Northmoor, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northmoor, Missouri
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Location of Northmoor, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 1,233.05/sq mi (475.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64151
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| Area code(s) | 816 and 975 |
| FIPS code | 29-53174 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395267 |
Northmoor is a small city located in Platte County, Missouri. It's part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities and towns. In 2010, about 325 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Northmoor's History
Northmoor got its start when a post office opened there in 1927. It stayed open for about 20 years, closing in 1947.
The city's name is a mix of two parts. "Moore" comes from the name of an early settler who lived there. The "North" part tells you its direction, as it's located north of Kansas City.
In 2003, a very strong tornado hit Northmoor. It was an F4 tornado, which means it was very powerful. Several homes were damaged or destroyed, and even the police station and City Hall had a lot of damage. Luckily, even with all that destruction, no one was seriously hurt.
Where is Northmoor?
Northmoor is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.24 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Northmoor?
The number of people living in Northmoor has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| 1960 | 696 | — | |
| 1970 | 562 | −19.3% | |
| 1980 | 506 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 441 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 399 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 325 | −18.5% | |
| 2020 | 291 | −10.5% | |
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Northmoor's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 325 people living in Northmoor. These people made up 134 households, and 82 of those were families. The city had about 1,354 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Northmoor in 2010 were White (96%). A smaller number were African American (3.4%), Native American (0.3%), or Pacific Islander (0.3%). About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
When looking at households, about 28% had children under 18 living with them. About 38% were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother (15.7%) or a father (7.5%). Nearly 39% of households were made up of individuals or groups who were not related as a family.
The average age of people in Northmoor in 2010 was about 42 years old. About 16.6% of residents were under 18, and 10.5% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (53.2%) than females (46.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Northmoor (Misuri) para niños
