Laclede, Missouri facts for kids
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Laclede, Missouri
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Location of Laclede, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 244.20/sq mi (94.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64651
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-39566 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395577 |
Laclede is a small city located in Linn County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 345 people who lived there in 2010. Laclede is known for being the birthplace of a very important military leader, John J. Pershing.
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History of Laclede
Laclede was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1853. The city was named after Pierre Laclède, who was one of the founders of the big city of St. Louis, Missouri.
A post office has been operating in Laclede since 1856. In 2011, the United States Postal Service announced plans to close the Laclede post office permanently. This was part of a larger plan to reorganize post offices across the country.
Several historic places in or near Laclede are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Locust Creek Covered Bridge, the Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home (where General Pershing grew up), and the Plum Grove School.
Geography of Laclede
Laclede is located in Linn County, Missouri. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km2). Most of this area, about 1.25 square miles (3.24 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), is water.
Population Changes in Laclede
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 694 | — | |
| 1890 | 688 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 770 | 11.9% | |
| 1910 | 740 | −3.9% | |
| 1920 | 649 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 644 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 642 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 544 | −15.3% | |
| 1960 | 428 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 430 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 445 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 410 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 415 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 345 | −16.9% | |
| 2020 | 305 | −11.6% | |
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The population of Laclede has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 694 people living there. The population grew to its highest point in 1900 with 770 people. Since then, the number of residents has generally decreased. By 2020, the population was 305 people.
Laclede's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, Laclede had 345 people living in 163 households. About 20.9% of these households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. The average age of people in the city was about 46.3 years old.
Famous Person from Laclede
John Joseph Pershing, a very important Army general, was born near Laclede in 1860. He was the commander of the AEF during World War I. His boyhood home is now a historic site.
