Naylor, Missouri facts for kids
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Naylor, Missouri
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Location of Naylor, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ripley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 440 |
| • Density | 794.22/sq mi (306.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63953
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-51302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395161 |
Naylor is a small city in southeastern Ripley County, Missouri. In 2020, about 440 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Naylor
Naylor was first known as Barfield. It started growing when a railroad line reached this area. The town got its current name, Naylor, in 1892. It was named after William A. Naylor. He was a businessperson who worked in the lumber industry.
Geography and Location
Naylor is in the very southeast corner of Ripley County. It is only about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the border with Butler County. The city is also about five miles (8 km) north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line.
The city of Doniphan is about 12 miles (19 km) to the west-northwest. The Little Black River flows about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of Naylor. The United States Census Bureau says Naylor covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
Naylor's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 202 | — | |
| 1910 | 406 | 101.0% | |
| 1920 | 681 | 67.7% | |
| 1930 | 553 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 507 | −8.3% | |
| 1950 | 520 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 499 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 602 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 642 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 610 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 632 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 440 | −30.4% | |
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Naylor's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 632 people living in 270 households. Many of these were families. The population density was about 1,149 people per square mile (444 people per square kilometer). Most residents were White. A small number of people were Black, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Naylor in 2010 was 42.3 years old. About 23% of the people were under 18. About 21% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females than males.
Education in Naylor
The Naylor R-II School District manages public schools in Naylor. This district helps students get a good education. Naylor also has a public library, called the Naylor Branch Library. Libraries are great places to read and learn.
Famous People from Naylor
- Ernest Lenard Hall was born in Naylor. He became a well-known professor. He taught robotics at the University of Cincinnati.
See also
In Spanish: Naylor (Misuri) para niños
