Metz, Missouri facts for kids
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Metz, Missouri
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Location of Metz, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 173.23/sq mi (66.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64765
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-47612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396755 |
Metz is a small village located in Vernon County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 22 people. It was once a larger town, but its population has changed over time.
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History of Metz, Missouri
Metz has a long history, with its first post office opening in 1870. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The village was not always in its current spot. It was moved in the 1800s. This happened because a new railroad was built that did not pass through the original town site.
The village was named after a city in France called Metz. This name honors the Siege of Metz (1870), a famous battle that happened in 1870. Before it was called Metz, the village had another name: "Pleasant Valley."
Geography of Metz
Metz is found in the northwest part of Vernon County. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the Little Osage River. This river is a natural feature in the area.
The village is located where two Missouri roads meet: Route MM and Route WW. The city of Nevada is about eleven miles (18 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, Metz covers a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Metz
The population of Metz has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 159 | — | |
| 1910 | 240 | 50.9% | |
| 1920 | 210 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 185 | −11.9% | |
| 1940 | 223 | 20.5% | |
| 1950 | 178 | −20.2% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −23.0% | |
| 1970 | 120 | −12.4% | |
| 1980 | 136 | 13.3% | |
| 1990 | 91 | −33.1% | |
| 2000 | 67 | −26.4% | |
| 2010 | 49 | −26.9% | |
| 2020 | 22 | −55.1% | |
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Metz Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 49 people lived in Metz. There were 22 households and 15 families. A household is a group of people living together. The village had about 377 people per square mile (146 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Metz were White (93.9%). A smaller group (6.1%) were Native American.
The average age of people in Metz was 44.5 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. More males lived in the village (55.1%) than females (44.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Metz (Misuri) para niños
