Norborne, Missouri facts for kids
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Norborne, Missouri
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Location of Norborne, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 634 |
| • Density | 979.91/sq mi (378.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64668
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-52760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395245 |
| Website | https://cityofnorborne.org |
Norborne is a small city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 634 people lived there.
Norborne was started in 1868 by Norborne B. Coates. He was a civil engineer who worked for the railroad. The city has many small businesses. It is mostly a farming community. Norborne calls itself the "Soybean Capital of the World." It even has a fun Soybean Festival every August!
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Norborne's Location and Surroundings
Norborne is found on Missouri Route 10. It is about ten miles west of Carrollton. It is also 15 miles east of Richmond. The big Missouri River is only five miles to the south.
Two important railroads, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Wabash, go through the city. The city covers about 0.65 square miles (1.68 square kilometers) of land.
Norborne's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 148 | — | |
| 1880 | 602 | 306.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,005 | 66.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,189 | 18.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,241 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,180 | −4.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,190 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,239 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,114 | −10.1% | |
| 1960 | 965 | −13.4% | |
| 1970 | 950 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 931 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 856 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 805 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 708 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 634 | −10.5% | |
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People Living in Norborne (2010)
In 2010, there were 708 people living in Norborne. There were 306 homes. Most people (95.3%) were White. About 2.1% were African American.
The average age in Norborne was 40.5 years old. About 23% of the people were under 18. Many people were also 65 or older.
Norborne's Past
Norborne was planned out in 1868. It was named after Norborne B. Coates, one of its founders. A post office opened in Norborne in 1869.
The Farmers Bank Building is a special old building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it is an important historical place.
Famous People from Norborne
- Bob Walkenhorst - He is a musician. He is the lead singer of the rock band The Rainmakers (band).
Learning in Norborne
The Norborne R-VIII School District runs the public schools in the city.
Norborne also has a public library. It is called the Norborne Public Library. You can borrow books and learn new things there!
More Information
In Spanish: Norborne (Misuri) para niños
