Prathersville, Missouri facts for kids
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Prathersville, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Prathersville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 53.73/sq mi (20.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-59816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399021 |
Prathersville is a small village in Clay County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
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History of Prathersville
Prathersville got its name from J. A. Prather. He owned a mill in the area. A post office opened in Prathersville in 1876. It stayed open for many years until 1904.
Geography of Prathersville
Prathersville is a small place. It covers an area of about 2.26 square miles (5.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population Changes in Prathersville
The number of people living in Prathersville has changed over time. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 70 | — | |
| 1960 | 148 | — | |
| 1970 | 153 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 141 | −7.8% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 111 | −14.6% | |
| 2010 | 124 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −2.4% | |
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Who Lives in Prathersville?
In 2010, there were 124 people living in Prathersville. They lived in 56 homes. Most people were White. A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in the village was about 51 years old. About 15% of the residents were under 18. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old. About half of the residents were male and half were female.
See also
In Spanish: Prathersville (Misuri) para niños
