Newark, Missouri facts for kids
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Newark, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Newark, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 167.18/sq mi (64.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63458
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-51662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0723327 |
Newark is a small village located in the southeastern part of Knox County, Missouri, in the United States. It sits right along the South Fabius River. In 2020, about 54 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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History of Newark
Newark was first planned and settled in 1836. It was part of an older area called Fabius Township. The village got its name from Newark, New Jersey, a much larger city.
Geography and Location
Newark is found at specific coordinates: 39 degrees, 59 minutes, 36 seconds North, and 91 degrees, 58 minutes, 24 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 354 | — | |
| 1880 | 304 | −14.1% | |
| 1890 | 303 | −0.3% | |
| 1900 | 265 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 217 | −18.1% | |
| 1920 | 220 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 202 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 187 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 156 | −16.6% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −25.6% | |
| 1970 | 114 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 105 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 82 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 100 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 54 | −42.6% | |
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The population of Newark has changed a lot over the years. In 1870, there were 354 people living there. Since then, the number of residents has generally gone down. By 2020, the population was 54 people.
Newark's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 94 people living in Newark. These people lived in 47 different homes, and 26 of these were families.
The village had about 294 people per square mile. There were 60 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Newark in 2010 were White (90.4%). A small number were African American (2.1%) or Native American (1.1%). Some people (6.4%) identified as being from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 44.5 years old. About 13.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 20.2% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.2%) was male, and 46.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Newark (Misuri) para niños
