Milford, Missouri facts for kids
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Milford, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Milford, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 571.43/sq mi (221.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64766
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-48098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399345 |
Milford is a small village located in Barton County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 24 people lived there, making it a very tiny community.
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History of Milford
Milford was officially planned and marked out in 1869. This means someone drew up maps and divided the land into lots for buildings. The village got its name from Charles Milford Wilcox, who founded it. A post office also opened in Milford in 1869, helping people send and receive mail.
Milford's Location and Size
Milford is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.11 square kilometers (or 0.04 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Milford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 145 | — | |
| 1970 | 23 | — | |
| 1980 | 67 | 191.3% | |
| 1990 | 22 | −67.2% | |
| 2000 | 52 | 136.4% | |
| 2010 | 26 | −50.0% | |
| 2020 | 24 | −7.7% | |
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Milford's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Milford had 26 people living there. These people lived in 14 different homes, and 7 of these were families. The village had 23 housing units in total. All of the people living in Milford at that time were White.
About 11.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 55.5 years. The number of males and females was equal, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Milford (Misuri) para niños
