Purdy, Missouri facts for kids
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Purdy, Missouri
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Location of Purdy, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barry |
| Township | Purdy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,031 |
| • Density | 1,598.45/sq mi (617.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65734
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-60176 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 2396294 |
Purdy is a small city in Missouri, United States. It is located in Barry County, within Purdy Township. The city sits near the Ozarks. You can find it about eight miles south of Monett and twelve miles north of Cassville. Highway 37 runs right through it. In 2010, about 1,098 people lived in Purdy.
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History of Purdy
Purdy was officially planned and mapped out in 1880. The city got its name from George A. Purdy. He was a person who helped promote the railroad in the area. A post office opened in Purdy in 1880 and has been helping people send mail ever since.
Geography of Purdy
Purdy is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.65 square miles (1.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population in Purdy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 325 | — | |
| 1900 | 434 | 33.5% | |
| 1910 | 459 | 5.8% | |
| 1920 | 442 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 436 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 488 | 11.9% | |
| 1950 | 437 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 467 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 588 | 25.9% | |
| 1980 | 928 | 57.8% | |
| 1990 | 977 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,103 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,098 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,031 | −6.1% | |
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Purdy's Population in 2010
In 2010, a count of the population showed 1,098 people living in Purdy. There were 399 households in the city. About 271 of these households were families. The city had about 1,689 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Purdy were White (81.9%). Some residents were Native American (1.3%) or Asian (1.5%). About 11.8% of the population belonged to other racial groups. Also, 3.5% of people were of two or more races. A significant part of the population, 26.0%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.9%) had children under 18 living there. About half (49.1%) were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband (13.0%). A smaller number (5.8%) had a male head without a wife. About 28.8% of all households were single individuals. Roughly 13.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.75 people. Families, on average, had 3.40 people.
The average age in Purdy was 34.1 years old. About 31.4% of residents were under 18. Around 8% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 24.9% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 23%. Finally, 12.6% of residents were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Education in Purdy
The Purdy R-II School District runs the schools in the city. This district includes one elementary school and one middle school. It also operates Purdy High School.
The school board in Purdy has rules about dancing. Dancing is not allowed in Purdy schools unless the school board gives special permission. This rule was confirmed in 1990.
Images for kids
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US Department of the Interior Original Surveys and USGS Topographical map showing the Butterfield Overland Mail Route
See also
In Spanish: Purdy (Misuri) para niños
