Paynesville, Missouri facts for kids
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Paynesville, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Paynesville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 228.14/sq mi (88.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63336
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-56612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399638 |
Paynesville is a small village located in Pike County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 60 people lived there.
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History of Paynesville
Paynesville was planned out and officially started in 1831. It was named after William Payne, a businessman from St. Louis.
A post office opened in Paynesville in 1833. It served the community for many years, finally closing in 1997.
The Meloan, Cummins & Co., General Store is an important building in Paynesville's history. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This means it's a special place worth protecting because of its historical value.
Geography of the Village
Paynesville is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 243 | — | |
| 1970 | 90 | — | |
| 1980 | 85 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 54 | −36.5% | |
| 2000 | 91 | 68.5% | |
| 2010 | 77 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −22.1% | |
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A census is an official count of a population. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and what they are like.
Paynesville's 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the census showed that 77 people lived in Paynesville. These people lived in 34 different homes, and 19 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (83.1%). About 14.3% were African American, and 2.6% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Paynesville in 2010 was 38.1 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Another 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.5% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more males than females. About 54.5% of the population was male, and 45.5% was female.
Notable People from Paynesville
- Paul Meloan was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911. Paul Meloan was born in Paynesville in 1888.
See also
In Spanish: Paynesville (Misuri) para niños
