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Luray, Missouri
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Location of Luray, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 361.39/sq mi (139.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63453
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-44516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399202 |
Luray is a village in Clark County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 73. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Luray was platted in 1837. The source of the name Luray is obscure; according to the State Historical Society of Missouri, most likely it is Native American in origin. A post office called Luray has been in operation since 1841. After 170 years in operation, the Luray office closed on November 4, 2011.
Geography
Luray is located on US Route 136 6.5 miles west of Kahoka. The Clark-Scotland county line is approximately three miles west of the community. The North Wyaconda River flows past about three quarters of a mile to the southwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 217 | — | |
| 1890 | 246 | 13.4% | |
| 1900 | 194 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 163 | −16.0% | |
| 1920 | 164 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 197 | 20.1% | |
| 1940 | 202 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 184 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 154 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 149 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 175 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 70 | −60.0% | |
| 2000 | 102 | 45.7% | |
| 2010 | 99 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −26.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 99 people, 37 households, and 22 families residing in the village. The population density was 495.0 inhabitants per square mile (191.1/km2). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 195.0 per square mile (75.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White and 1.0% African American.
There were 37 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median age in the village was 35.1 years. 33.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.
See also
In Spanish: Luray (Misuri) para niños
