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Rea, Missouri
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Octagonal barn in Rea on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Rea, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 383.33/sq mi (148.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64480
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-60842 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396330 |
Rea (pronounced "ray") is a small city in Andrew County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, 46 people lived there. Rea is part of the larger St. Joseph area, which includes nearby cities and towns.
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History of Rea, Missouri
Rea got its name from Judge Joseph Rea. He was the first person to own the land where the city is now. A post office has been open in Rea since 1888. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time!
One special building in Rea is the J. F. Roberts Octagonal Barn. This unique barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This list includes important places that are worth protecting because of their history.
Geography of Rea
Rea is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.31 square kilometers (or 0.12 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Rea
The number of people living in Rea has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 127 | — | |
| 1930 | 94 | −26.0% | |
| 1940 | 128 | 36.2% | |
| 1950 | 110 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 90 | −18.2% | |
| 1970 | 54 | −40.0% | |
| 1980 | 78 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 62 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 56 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 50 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −8.0% | |
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Rea's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 50 people living in Rea. These people lived in 25 different homes. Most of the people living in Rea were White.
About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents were older adults, with 26% being 65 or older. The average age in Rea was about 49 years old. The city had slightly more females than males.
See also
In Spanish: Rea (Misuri) para niños
