Pilot Grove, Missouri facts for kids
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Pilot Grove, Missouri
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| City of Pilot Grove | |
Location of Pilot Grove, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cooper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 1,579.57/sq mi (610.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65276
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-57602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396204 |
Pilot Grove is a small city located in Cooper County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the Pilot Grove Township. In 2020, about 665 people lived there.
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History of Pilot Grove
Pilot Grove was officially planned and laid out in 1873. The city got its name from a special group of old hickory trees. These trees were so tall and noticeable that they helped travelers find their way. They acted like a "pilot" or guide for people exploring the area.
Where is Pilot Grove Located?
Pilot Grove is situated along Missouri Route 135. It is also just four miles south of the major highway, I-70. The city is about eleven miles southwest of Boonville, Missouri, another nearby town. A small stream called the Petite Saline Creek flows about two miles east of Pilot Grove.
The city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Pilot Grove has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how communities grow and change.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 209 | — | |
| 1890 | 560 | 167.9% | |
| 1900 | 631 | 12.7% | |
| 1910 | 554 | −12.2% | |
| 1920 | 753 | 35.9% | |
| 1930 | 654 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 748 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 635 | −15.1% | |
| 1960 | 680 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 701 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 745 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 714 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 723 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 768 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 665 | −13.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 768 people living in Pilot Grove. There were 304 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 193 were families.
The city had about 1,828 people per square mile. There were also 334 housing units, like houses or apartments.
About 30.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (47.4%) were married couples. Some households (12.5%) were led by a woman without a husband, and a few (3.6%) were led by a man without a wife. About 34.2% of all households were made up of just one person. Also, 20.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pilot Grove in 2010 was 43.4 years. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 25.3% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (55.3%) than males (44.7%).
Famous People from Pilot Grove
- Edward H. Harte, a well-known journalist, was from Pilot Grove.
See also
In Spanish: Pilot Grove (Misuri) para niños
