Livonia, Missouri facts for kids
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Livonia, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Livonia, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 195.49/sq mi (75.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63551
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-43454 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398458 |
Livonia is a small village located in the eastern part of Putnam County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 52 people called Livonia home.
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History of Livonia
How Livonia Started
Livonia was officially planned out in May 1859 by a person named Absalom Grogan. He designed the village with four main blocks, and each block had eight smaller sections called lots. Mr. Grogan also became the first postmaster, which means he was in charge of the local post office.
Moving the Post Office
After Absalom Grogan passed away, the post office was moved. It went to Joseph Martin's farm, which was about three miles north of the original village plan. Over time, the village itself slowly moved to be closer to the new post office. By 1888, the new Livonia had the post office, Martin's general store, and a blacksmith shop run by Dan Kelly. At that time, about fifteen people lived there.
Recent Changes to the Post Office
On July 26, 2011, the United States Postal Service announced a plan. They decided to permanently close the Livonia post office. This was part of a bigger plan to change how post offices work across the entire country.
Geography of Livonia
Livonia is located at specific coordinates: 40.491673 degrees North and 92.698759 degrees West. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population Changes in Livonia
The number of people living in Livonia has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1920 | 248 | — | |
| 1930 | 237 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 220 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −12.3% | |
| 1960 | 154 | −20.2% | |
| 1970 | 119 | −22.7% | |
| 1980 | 162 | 36.1% | |
| 1990 | 126 | −22.2% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 74 | −35.1% | |
| 2020 | 52 | −29.7% | |
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Livonia's Population in 2010
In the census taken in 2010, there were 74 people living in Livonia. These people lived in 35 different homes, and 22 of these were families. All of the residents (100%) were identified as White. A small number, about 1.4%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in the village was 50 years old. About 13.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most of the population, about 44.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (54.1%), and the rest were male (45.9%).
Notable People from Livonia
- Clare Magee (1899 - 1969) was born and grew up near Livonia. He became a U.S. Congressman, representing Missouri's 1st congressional district from 1949 to 1953.
See also
In Spanish: Livonia (Misuri) para niños
