Leadwood, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leadwood, Missouri
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Location of Leadwood, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Francois |
| Incorporated | 1964 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,178 |
| • Density | 1,018.15/sq mi (393.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
63653
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-41078 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395661 |
Leadwood is a small city located in St. Francois County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,178 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
History of Leadwood
Leadwood was started in January 1906. It was first known as Owl Creek. A company called St. Joe Lead created it as a company town. This means the town was built and run by the mining company for its workers.
The town was located near the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. This railway helped transport goods and people. A post office opened in Leadwood in 1905. It served the community until 1966. The city officially became a city in 1964.
Geography and Location
Leadwood is a small city. It covers a total area of about 1.16 square miles (3.00 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. It's a compact place where everything is close by.
People of Leadwood
The number of people living in Leadwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,479 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,343 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,397 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,371 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,247 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,160 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,282 | 10.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,178 | −8.1% | |
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Leadwood in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,282 people living in Leadwood. These people lived in 456 different homes. Most people in Leadwood were White (about 99%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Leadwood had children under 18 living there (about 42%). The average family size was about three people. The median age in the city was 32.8 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32.8 and half were older. About 29% of residents were under 18. Also, about 10% of residents were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Leadwood (Misuri) para niños
