Lake Tapawingo, Missouri facts for kids
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Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
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Location of Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 794 |
| • Density | 2,481.25/sq mi (957.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64015
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-40196 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0755426 |
Lake Tapawingo is a small city located in Jackson County, Missouri, in the United States. It is named after the beautiful lake within its borders. In 2020, about 794 people lived there.
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History of Lake Tapawingo
Lake Tapawingo was created in 1926 by the Lake Tapawingo Development Company. It was planned as a special place for sports and relaxation. The city's name comes from the lake itself. It is a Native American word that means "beautiful water" or "beautiful place." Some also say it was named after a Native American princess.
The city of Lake Tapawingo was officially formed in 1962. This was done to stop larger nearby cities, like Blue Springs, Missouri or Independence, Missouri, from taking over the area.
Geography and Location
Lake Tapawingo is located in Jackson County, Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers) is water, which includes the lake.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 867 | — | |
| 1980 | 925 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 761 | −17.7% | |
| 2000 | 843 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 730 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 794 | 8.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 730 people living in it. These people lived in 342 households, with 247 of them being families. The population density was about 1,973 people per square mile (761.8 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Lake Tapawingo were White (96.2%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.5%). About 2.1% of the people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 1.8% of the population.
The average age of people in the city was about 54.9 years old. About 11.2% of residents were under 18 years old. Many residents, 42.4%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
Education
Students in Lake Tapawingo attend schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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