Lilbourn, Missouri facts for kids
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Lilbourn, Missouri
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Lilbourn
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Location of Lilbourn, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | New Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 994 |
| • Density | 1,050.74/sq mi (405.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63862
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-42536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395707 |
Lilbourn is a city located in New Madrid County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 994 people. It is a small community known for its local charm.
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A Look Back in Time
Lilbourn got its name from an early settler called Lilbourn Lewis. The city's first post office opened in 1902. This means people could send and receive mail there over a hundred years ago!
Where is Lilbourn Located?
Lilbourn is mainly found along Missouri Route D, which is also known as 3rd Street. It is about 1.5 miles north of where Route D meets U.S. Route 62.
Nearby Towns and Rivers
To the northwest of Lilbourn, you'll find a small village called North Lilbourn. The city of New Madrid is about four miles to the east. Marston is five miles south.
The Little River flows about 1.5 miles west of Lilbourn. A railway, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, also passes through the southern part of the community.
City Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lilbourn covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Lilbourn?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 484 | — | |
| 1920 | 986 | 103.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,154 | 17.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,378 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,361 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,216 | −10.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,152 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,463 | 27.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,378 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,303 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,190 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 994 | −16.5% | |
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Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 1,190 people living in Lilbourn. These people lived in 489 different homes. About 320 of these homes were families.
The city had about 1,266 people per square mile. There were 554 housing units in total.
Community Life
In 2010, about 34% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the household without a husband, or a male head without a wife. About 30% of all homes were made up of people living by themselves.
The average age of people in Lilbourn was about 38.7 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The population was slightly more female (53.8%) than male (46.2%).
Learning and Education
Lilbourn has its own public library. It is called the Lilbourn Memorial Library. Libraries are great places to read books, study, and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Lilbourn (Misuri) para niños
