Mosby, Missouri facts for kids
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Mosby, Missouri
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Location of Mosby, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 55.96/sq mi (21.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64073
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-50168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395415 |
Mosby is a small city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is located along the Fishing River. In 2020, about 101 people lived there. Mosby is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
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History of Mosby
Mosby got its name from A. G. Mosby, who was the first owner of the land where the city now stands. A post office opened in Mosby in 1887. It served the community for many years, finally closing in 1999.
Geography of Mosby
Mosby covers a total area of about 2.09 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Mosby
The population of Mosby has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living in the city has varied from 1920 to 2020 in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 73 | — | |
| 1930 | 200 | 174.0% | |
| 1940 | 218 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 213 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 293 | 37.6% | |
| 1970 | 337 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 284 | −15.7% | |
| 1990 | 194 | −31.7% | |
| 2000 | 242 | 24.7% | |
| 2010 | 190 | −21.5% | |
| 2020 | 101 | −46.8% | |
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Mosby's Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, 190 people lived in Mosby. There were 72 households and 47 families. The city had about 91 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Mosby in 2010 were White (97.4%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Mosby was about 40 years old. About 20.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 10.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (56.3%) than females (43.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Mosby (Misuri) para niños
