Morrisville, Missouri facts for kids
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Morrisville, Missouri
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Location of Morrisville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 376 |
| • Density | 586.58/sq mi (226.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
65645, 65710
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-50078 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396784 |
Morrisville is a small city in the southern part of Polk County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 388 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield area.
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History of Morrisville
Morrisville was started in 1870 by a person named Morris Mitchell. The city was named after him. A post office has been open in Morrisville since 1872, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Morrisville is located along Missouri Route 215. It is about 5.5 miles (9 km) east of Eudora and 4.5 miles (7 km) west of Brighton. The Little Sac River flows about two miles (3 km) southeast of the city.
The city covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
Morrisville has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 122 | — | |
| 1910 | 360 | — | |
| 1920 | 425 | 18.1% | |
| 1930 | 340 | −20.0% | |
| 1940 | 329 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −10.0% | |
| 1960 | 228 | −23.0% | |
| 1970 | 256 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 331 | 29.3% | |
| 1990 | 293 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 344 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 388 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 376 | −3.1% | |
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Morrisville in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 388 people living in Morrisville. These people lived in 153 households, and 110 of these were families. The city had about 606 people per square mile.
Most people in Morrisville were White (94.3%). About 24.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 37.6 years.
Schools and Library
The Marion C. Early R-V School District serves the children of Morrisville. It has an elementary school, a junior high school, and Marion C. Early High School, all located in Morrisville.
The city also has a public library. It is a branch of the Polk County Library, where people can borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People
A well-known country singer named Wynn Stewart was born in Morrisville.
See also
In Spanish: Morrisville (Misuri) para niños
