Purdin, Missouri facts for kids
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Purdin, Missouri
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Location of Purdin, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 460.78/sq mi (177.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64674
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-60158 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396293 |
Purdin is a small city located in the northwest part of Linn County, in the state of Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 141 people lived there.
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History of Purdin
Purdin was officially started in 1873. This means that its streets and building lots were planned out. The city was named after Allen W. Purdin, who founded the community. A post office has been open in Purdin since 1877, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography of Purdin
Purdin is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about places in the U.S., the city covers a total area of about 0.80 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 229 | — | |
| 1910 | 337 | 47.2% | |
| 1920 | 355 | 5.3% | |
| 1930 | 341 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 303 | −11.1% | |
| 1950 | 255 | −15.8% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 236 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 243 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 217 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 223 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 190 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 141 | −25.8% | |
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Purdin's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 190 people lived in Purdin. These people lived in 79 different homes, and 49 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Purdin in 2010 were White (99.5%). A small number (0.5%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 79 homes in Purdin in 2010:
- About 35% of them had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly 47% were married couples living together.
- About 10% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 5% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- Around 38% were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
About 34% of all homes were made up of just one person. Also, 19% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.41 people in each home and 3.18 people in each family.
Age Groups in Purdin
In 2010, the average age of people in Purdin was 36 years old.
- About 28% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a similar number of males and females, with about 49% male and 51% female residents.
Famous People from Purdin
- Bonnie Leman: She was a well-known magazine publisher.
See also
In Spanish: Purdin (Misuri) para niños
