Pierpont, Missouri facts for kids
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Pierpont, Missouri
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| Village of Pierpont | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 280.70/sq mi (108.30/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-57512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399669 |
Pierpont is a small village located in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the larger Columbia Metropolitan Area. In 2020, the village had a population of 64 people.
Pierpont is situated south of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. It is found near the intersection of Route N and Highway 163. The village officially became its own independent village in 2004. This was done to stay independent from the nearby city of Columbia. Pierpont now has its own group of leaders called a board of trustees.
Geography of Pierpont
Pierpont is a very small place. According to official measurements, the village covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 76 | — | |
| 2020 | 64 | −15.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Pierpont has changed over time. In 2010, there were 76 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 64 people.
Life in Pierpont (2010)
In 2010, there were 76 people living in Pierpont. These people lived in 32 different homes. Most of these homes (25 of them) were families. The village had about 304 people per square mile.
Most residents (97.4%) were White. A small number were African American (1.3%) or from two or more races (1.3%).
Many homes (75%) were made up of married couples living together. About 25% of homes had children under 18 years old. A small number of homes (9.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. On average, each home had about 2.38 people.
The average age of people in Pierpont was 54.3 years old. About 19.7% of residents were under 18. A large group (35.5%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 26.3% of the people were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.6%) were male, and 47.4% were female.
Education
Children living in Pierpont attend schools that are part of the Columbia 93 School District.
See also
In Spanish: Pierpont (Misuri) para niños
