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Passaic, Missouri
Location of Passaic, Missouri
Location of Passaic, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Bates
Area
 • Total 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
 • Land 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 26
 • Density 366.20/sq mi (141.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64730
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-56468
GNIS feature ID 2396849

Passaic is a small town located in Bates County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States.

A Look Back: Passaic's History

Passaic was officially started in 1891. The town got its name from a city called Passaic, New Jersey. Before the town was founded, a post office opened here in 1889. It served the community for many years, finally closing in 1983.

Where is Passaic Located?

Passaic is found at specific geographic coordinates: 38 degrees, 19 minutes, 18 seconds North and 94 degrees, 20 minutes, 53 seconds West.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.18 square kilometers (0.07 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

Passaic's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 84
1970 56 −33.3%
1980 53 −5.4%
1990 40 −24.5%
2000 40 0.0%
2010 34 −15.0%
2020 26 −23.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

The census from 2010 counted 34 people living in Passaic. These people lived in 12 households, and 8 of these were families. The town had about 187 people per square kilometer (485.7 people per square mile).

There were 14 housing units in total. The average density for homes was about 77.2 homes per square kilometer (200 homes per square mile).

Everyone living in Passaic at that time was identified as White. About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Out of the 12 households:

  • 25.0% had children under 18 living with them.
  • 50.0% were married couples living together.
  • 16.7% had a male head of household with no wife present.
  • 33.3% were made up of individuals living alone.

The average household had 2.83 people. The average family had 3.50 people.

The average age of people in Passaic was 41.5 years old.

  • 17.6% of residents were under 18.
  • 17.7% were between 18 and 24.
  • 20.5% were between 25 and 44.
  • 41.2% were between 45 and 64.
  • Only 2.9% were 65 years old or older.

When looking at gender, 52.9% of the population was male, and 47.1% was female.

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