Moscow Mills, Missouri facts for kids
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Moscow Mills, Missouri
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Moscow Mills in April 2024
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 Moscow Mills, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,317 |
| • Density | 1,053.02/sq mi (406.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63362
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-50204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395417 |
Moscow Mills is a city located in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. It is a growing community. In 2010, the population was 2,509 people. By 2020, it had grown to 3,317 residents.
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History of Moscow Mills
Moscow Mills was established in 1821. It got its name from a watermill that was located near the original town site. This mill was important for the early settlers.
A special old building called the Old Rock House is in Moscow Mills. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This means it is a historic site worth protecting.
Geography and Location
Moscow Mills is found on the west side of the Cuivre River. This river flows just east of the city. The city is also located near U.S. Route 61 and Missouri Route C.
The nearby city of Troy is about 3.25 miles away. You can find it to the northwest of Moscow Mills on Route 61.
The city covers a total area of about 3.14 square miles (8.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Moscow Mills has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 395 | — | |
| 1920 | 348 | −11.9% | |
| 1930 | 378 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 347 | −8.2% | |
| 1950 | 350 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 360 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 399 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 484 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 924 | 90.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,742 | 88.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,509 | 44.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,317 | 32.2% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,509 people living in Moscow Mills. These people lived in 873 households. About 641 of these were families.
The city had about 804 people per square mile. There were also 979 homes, with about 314 homes per square mile.
Many households, about 45.6%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.82 people. The average family had 3.21 people.
The average age of people in the city was 30.7 years old. About 32.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 8.9% of residents were 65 years old or older.
Education in Moscow Mills
Students in Moscow Mills attend schools in the Lincoln County R-III School District. This district provides education for the children living in the city and surrounding areas.
See also
In Spanish: Moscow Mills (Misuri) para niños
