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Miller, Missouri
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Location of Miller, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 704 |
| • Density | 917.86/sq mi (354.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65707
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-48242 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0722367 |
Miller is a small city located in Lawrence County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 704 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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About Miller, Missouri
Miller is a city in the state of Missouri. It is found in Lawrence County. The city is known for its small-town charm.
A Look at Miller's Past
The town of Miller got its start a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1891. The community was named after T. A. Miller. He was a contractor who worked on the railroad.
Where is Miller Located?
Miller is located in southwestern Missouri. Its exact coordinates are 37.215885 degrees north and 93.841499 degrees west. The city covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Miller is situated along State Highway 39. It is just north of State Highway 96, which used to be part of the famous U.S. Route 66.
Who Lives in Miller?
The number of people living in Miller has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 148 | — | |
| 1910 | 343 | 131.8% | |
| 1920 | 536 | 56.3% | |
| 1930 | 576 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 519 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 615 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 601 | −2.3% | |
| 1970 | 676 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 795 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 753 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 754 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 699 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 704 | 0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 699 people living in Miller. These people lived in 290 households. About 173 of these were families. The city had about 919.7 people per square mile. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age in Miller was around 36.6 years old.
Learning in Miller
Miller has its own school district called Miller R-II School District. This district runs an elementary school. It also operates Miller High School. Students in Miller can attend these local schools. The city also has a public library. It is a part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library system. This library offers books and resources for everyone.
Famous Faces from Miller
Some notable people have come from Miller, Missouri.
- Bobby Berk is an interior design expert. He is known for his work on the TV show Queer Eye.
- Dennis Franchione is a well-known college football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Miller (Misuri) para niños
