Leadington, Missouri facts for kids
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Leadington, Missouri
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Location of Leadington, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Francois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 764 |
| • Density | 837.72/sq mi (323.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-41024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395660 |
Leadington is a small city located in St. Francois County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 422 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 764 residents.
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A Look Back: Leadington's History
Leadington was officially planned and mapped out in 1895. This happened shortly after people started mining for lead in the area. A post office opened in Leadington in 1894. It served the community for many years, closing down in 1966.
Where is Leadington?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Leadington covers a total area of about 0.90 square miles (2.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The entire city of Leadington is actually located within the borders of Park Hills.
Who Lives in Leadington?
The number of people living in Leadington has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 365 | — | |
| 1970 | 299 | −18.1% | |
| 1980 | 238 | −20.4% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 206 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 422 | 104.9% | |
| 2020 | 764 | 81.0% | |
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Leadington's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 422 people living in Leadington. These people lived in 193 households, and 116 of those were families. The city had about 469 people per square mile. There were 222 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Leadington (about 95.7%) were White. A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (37.3%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband (16.1%) or a male without a wife (6.7%). About 35.2% of all households were individuals living alone. Of those, 14% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Leadington was 36.8 years. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 15.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Leadington (Misuri) para niños
