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Meta, Missouri
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| City of Meta | |
Location of Meta, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Osage |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Named for | Meta Schreifer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 520.23/sq mi (201.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65058
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-47594 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395105 |
Meta is a small city located in Osage County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 180 people lived there. It is part of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Area. Meta is also known as the world headquarters for Diamond Pet Foods, a company that makes pet food.
Where is Meta?
Meta is found in the southwestern part of Osage County. It is located where two roads, Missouri Route 133 and Missouri Route B, meet. The city sits on the north side of Sugar Creek, a small stream. This stream flows into the Osage River about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Meta covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Meta?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 399 | — | |
| 1920 | 426 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 422 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 381 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 353 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 360 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 387 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 336 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 249 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 249 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −21.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 229 people lived in Meta. There were 96 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 57 of these households were families.
The city had a population density of about 654 people per square mile (252 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Meta (97.8%) were White. A small number (2.2%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population (0.4%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.34 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
The average age of people in Meta was 35.5 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.8%) and females (47.2%).
History of Meta
A post office has been operating in Meta since 1903. The community was named after Meta Schreifer. She was the sister of an official who worked for the railroad.
See also
In Spanish: Meta (Misuri) para niños
