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Laurie, Missouri
Village
Village of Laurie
Location of Laurie, Missouri
Location of Laurie, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
Counties Morgan, Camden
Area
 • Total 5.50 sq mi (14.24 km2)
 • Land 5.50 sq mi (14.24 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 945
 • Estimate 
(2019)
967
 • Density 175.85/sq mi (67.90/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
65037-65038
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-40916
Website http://www.cityoflaurie.com/

Laurie is a village in southern Morgan and northern Camden counties, Missouri, United States. The population was 945 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Laurie is located along the southern border of Morgan County at 38°12′13″N 92°49′45″W / 38.20361°N 92.82917°W / 38.20361; -92.82917 (38.203669, -92.829235). A small portion extends south into Camden County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.50 square miles (14.24 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 106
1980 154 45.3%
1990 507 229.2%
2000 663 30.8%
2010 945 42.5%
2019 (est.) 967 2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 945 people, 457 households, and 241 families living in the city. The population density was 171.8 inhabitants per square mile (66.3/km2). There were 549 housing units at an average density of 99.8 per square mile (38.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 457 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.3% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 55.8 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 39.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

Climate data for Laurie, Missouri
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 5
(41)
8
(46)
14
(57)
20
(68)
24
(76)
29
(84)
32
(89)
31
(88)
27
(80)
21
(70)
13
(56)
7
(44)
19
(67)
Average low °C (°F) −7
(20)
−4
(24)
1
(33)
6
(43)
12
(53)
17
(62)
19
(67)
18
(65)
14
(57)
7
(45)
1
(34)
−4
(24)
7
(44)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 48
(1.9)
51
(2)
76
(3)
100
(4)
130
(5)
110
(4.5)
99
(3.9)
91
(3.6)
110
(4.2)
94
(3.7)
76
(3)
56
(2.2)
1,040
(40.9)
Source: Weatherbase

See also

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