New Bloomfield, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids New Bloomfield, Missouri
City
City of New Bloomfield
Location of New Bloomfield, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Callaway
Area
• Total	1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
• Land	1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation	869 ft (265 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	687
• Density	444.66/sq mi (171.67/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65063
Area code(s)	573
FIPS code	29-51680
GNIS feature ID	2395185
U.S. Routes

New Bloomfield is a small city located in Callaway County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 687 people lived here. This article will tell you more about New Bloomfield's past, where it is located, and who lives there.

Discovering New Bloomfield's Past

New Bloomfield has a long and interesting history. It started as a small settlement and grew over many years. Let's explore some key moments in its development.

Early Beginnings: Post Offices and Prairies

The story of New Bloomfield began in 1827. A place called 'Round Prairie Post Office' opened northwest of where New Bloomfield is today. This area was close to what later became the town of Guthrie, Missouri. A post office was very important back then for sending and receiving letters.

In 1836, a town named 'Bloomfield' was first mapped out. It was built right next to, or even included, the Round Prairie Post Office.

A New Name and Location: New Bloomfield Forms

Things changed in 1841. The Round Prairie Post Office closed down. It then moved about half a mile south and reopened with a new name: 'New Bloomfield Post Office'. This new location is where the city of New Bloomfield stands today.

Later, in 1872, the town of Guthrie was founded nearby. It was first called 'Bigbee'. A new post office for Guthrie opened in 1874.

The Arrival of the Railroad

A big change for New Bloomfield was the arrival of the Alton Railroad in 1872. This railway connected many towns, including New Bloomfield, to bigger cities like Chicago and Kansas City. The New Bloomfield train station was located in what is now the city park.

Having a railroad meant that people and goods could travel much faster. This helped the town grow and connect with other places. In 1896, a bridge was built over the Missouri River. This bridge connected New Bloomfield and Callaway County directly to Jefferson City, Missouri.

Growing Up: Schools and Services

Over the years, New Bloomfield continued to develop.

• In 1867, the first school building was built within the city limits.
• Long-distance telephone service became available in 1904.
• After a fire, the New Bloomfield School was rebuilt in 1917.
• In 1959, New Bloomfield officially became an incorporated city. This meant it had its own local government.
• A new elementary school opened in 1965, giving younger students their own learning space.
• In 1983, a new U.S. Highway 54 was built. It rerouted traffic to the east of New Bloomfield. The old highway became State Road AE.

Exploring New Bloomfield's Location

New Bloomfield is situated in a specific part of Missouri. Understanding its geography helps us know more about the city.

Where is New Bloomfield Located?

The city of New Bloomfield is located right along U.S. Route 54. This is an important road that connects different areas.

Two creeks flow near the city. Town Creek runs along the east side of New Bloomfield. About two miles further east, you'll find Hillers Creek. These natural features add to the landscape around the city.

How Big is New Bloomfield?

New Bloomfield covers a total area of about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.53 square miles (3.96 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water. This makes New Bloomfield a relatively small city in terms of its physical size.

Who Lives in New Bloomfield?

Understanding the people who live in New Bloomfield helps us learn about its community. This information comes from official counts called a census.

Counting the People: Population Changes

The population of New Bloomfield has changed over the years.

• In 1960, there were 359 people.
• By 1980, the population grew to 519.
• In 2000, it reached 599.
• The 2010 census counted 669 people.
• The most recent 2020 census showed 687 people living in New Bloomfield.

This shows a steady growth in the number of residents over time.

A Closer Look at the Community (2010 Census)

The 2010 census gives us more details about the people living in New Bloomfield.

• There were 669 people living in 256 households.
• A household is a group of people living together in one home.
• About 173 of these households were families.

Diversity in New Bloomfield

The people in New Bloomfield come from different backgrounds.

• Most residents, about 94.2%, were White.
• About 1.0% were African American.
• 0.9% were Native American.
• 0.6% were Asian.
• Some residents, about 0.7%, were from other races.
• About 2.5% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
• People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.2% of the population.

Households and Families

• About 37.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
• Many households, 52.0%, were married couples living together.
• Some households had a female head with no husband (12.5%).
• A smaller number had a male head with no wife (3.1%).
• About 32.4% were non-family households, meaning people living together who are not related.
• The average household had about 2.61 people.
• The average family had about 3.15 people.

Age and Gender

• The average age in New Bloomfield was 34.2 years old.
• About 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
• 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• The largest group, 30.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 24.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 9.3% of the population was 65 years or older.
• In terms of gender, 49.0% of the population was male and 51.0% was female.

See also

In Spanish: New Bloomfield (Misuri) para niños