Lewistown, Missouri facts for kids
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Lewistown, Missouri
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Location of Lewistown, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 521 |
| • Density | 1,039.92/sq mi (401.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63452
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-41852 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396715 |
Lewistown is a small city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 521 people lived there. It's part of the larger Quincy, Illinois–Missouri area. Lewistown is located on Missouri Route 6, close to where it meets Missouri Route 16. The city is also part of the Lewis County C-1 school district.
Lewistown's Story
Lewistown was officially planned and marked out in 1871. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this spot. The community got its name from Lewis County, where it is located. A post office was first set up in 1872, and its name was changed to Lewistown in 1897.
An old building called the Quincy, Missouri, and Pacific Railroad Station is an important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's a special place recognized for its history.
Where is Lewistown?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lewistown covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Lewistown?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 127 | — | |
| 1890 | 200 | 57.5% | |
| 1900 | 358 | 79.0% | |
| 1910 | 405 | 13.1% | |
| 1920 | 483 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 494 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 415 | −16.0% | |
| 1950 | 415 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 454 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 615 | 35.5% | |
| 1980 | 502 | −18.4% | |
| 1990 | 453 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 595 | 31.3% | |
| 2010 | 534 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 521 | −2.4% | |
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A Snapshot from 2010
The census in 2010 counted 534 people living in Lewistown. There were 244 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 144 were families.
The city had about 1112.5 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Lewistown were White (98.5%). A small number were African American (1.1%), and 0.4% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 28.3% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (44.3%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (8.2%), or a male head without a wife (6.6%). About 37.7% of all households were individuals living alone. Of those living alone, 16% were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.19 people in each household and 2.91 people in each family.
The average age of people in the city was 41 years old. About 24.7% of residents were under 18. About 6.1% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 24.3% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 27.9%, and 17% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
