Meadville, Missouri facts for kids
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Meadville, Missouri
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Location of Meadville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 768.52/sq mi (296.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64659
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-47036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395078 |
Meadville is a small city located in the southwestern part of Linn County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 415 people lived there.
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History of Meadville
Meadville got its name from Charles Mead. He was a superintendent for the St. Joseph Railroad. A post office opened in Meadville way back in 1869.
Geography of Meadville
Meadville is found in the southwest part of Linn County. It is located near Missouri Route 139 and US Route 36. Other nearby towns include Laclede to the east and Wheeling to the west. A stream called Parson Creek flows about a mile west of the city.
The United States Census Bureau says that Meadville covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 446 | — | |
| 1890 | 672 | 50.7% | |
| 1900 | 760 | 13.1% | |
| 1910 | 580 | −23.7% | |
| 1920 | 616 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 540 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 509 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 446 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 447 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 409 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 416 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 360 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 457 | 26.9% | |
| 2010 | 462 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 415 | −10.2% | |
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Meadville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 462 people living in Meadville. These people lived in 183 households. Most of the people living in Meadville were White. A very small number were African American or from other backgrounds.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The average age of people in Meadville was about 36.8 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females lived in Meadville than males.
Notable People from Meadville
- J. D. Barnett, a well-known basketball coach.
- Irene Barnes Taeuber, a person who studied populations (a demographer).
See also
In Spanish: Meadville (Misuri) para niños
