Lucerne, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lucerne, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Lucerne, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 228.00/sq mi (88.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64655
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-44372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399198 |
Lucerne is a small village located in the western part of Putnam County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 57 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Lucerne
Lucerne was officially planned and laid out in 1887. This means people decided where streets and buildings would go. The village probably got its name from another place called Lucerne, Ohio. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Lucerne since 1887.
Geography of Lucerne
Lucerne is found on US Route 136, a main road. It's about 15 miles west of Unionville. To the north, about six miles away, is Powersville. Six miles south is Newtown. A stream called Medicine Creek flows nearby to the east. A railway line, once part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, also runs along the east side of the village.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lucerne covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population Changes in Lucerne
The number of people living in Lucerne has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1900 | 292 | — | |
| 1910 | 264 | −9.6% | |
| 1920 | 316 | 19.7% | |
| 1930 | 282 | −10.8% | |
| 1940 | 258 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 227 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −30.8% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −19.7% | |
| 1980 | 130 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 51 | −60.8% | |
| 2000 | 92 | 80.4% | |
| 2010 | 85 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −32.9% | |
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Who Lives in Lucerne?
According to the census from 2010, there were 85 people living in Lucerne. These people lived in 36 different homes. Most of the people were White, with a small number of Asian residents.
Many homes had married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was about 30.8 years old. This means there was a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
