Louisburg, Missouri facts for kids
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Louisburg
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Village
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Location of Louisburg, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 288.17/sq mi (111.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65685
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-44156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399191 |
Louisburg is a small village located in Dallas County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 122 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield, Missouri area.
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History of Louisburg
Louisburg was first known as Round Prairie. It got its first post office in 1847. Later, in 1858, its name was changed to Louisburg. The village was named after Louis Hart, who was an early settler in the area.
Geography of Louisburg
The United States Census Bureau reports that Louisburg covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 34 | — | |
| 1970 | 152 | — | |
| 1980 | 140 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −17.9% | |
| 2000 | 147 | 27.8% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 134 | 9.8% | |
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Louisburg Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 122 people living in Louisburg. These people lived in 57 different homes, and 32 of these were families.
The village had about 259.6 people per square mile (100.2 people per square kilometer). There were 79 housing units, which are places where people can live, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in the village, about 94.3%, were White. A small number, 0.8%, were Native American. About 4.9% of the population identified as being from two or more races. Less than one percent, 0.8%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 57 homes in Louisburg:
- About 24.6% had children under 18 living there.
- 40.4% were married couples living together.
- 10.5% were homes where a woman was the head of the house, and her husband was not present.
- 5.3% were homes where a man was the head of the house, and his wife was not present.
- 43.9% were not families, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
About 36.8% of all homes were made up of just one person. Also, 17.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in each home was 2.14, and the average number of people in each family was 2.81.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Louisburg was 44 years old.
- 21.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.4% of the people in the village were male, and 51.6% were female.
