Reeds, Missouri facts for kids
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Reeds, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Reeds, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 594.77/sq mi (229.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64859
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-61094 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396872 |
Reeds is a small village in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 91 people lived there. It is part of the larger Joplin Metropolitan Area. For a short time, Reeds was even the main town, or county seat, of Jasper County.
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History of Reeds
The village of Reeds was officially started in 1898. It was named after W. T. Reed. He was the person who owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Reeds since 1873.
Geography of Reeds
Reeds is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Reeds
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 298 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | −32.9% | |
| 1930 | 172 | −14.0% | |
| 1940 | 162 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 136 | −16.0% | |
| 1960 | 185 | 36.0% | |
| 1970 | 122 | −34.1% | |
| 1980 | 105 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 95 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 91 | −4.2% | |
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Reeds Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 95 people living in Reeds. These people lived in 35 different homes. About 25 of these homes were families. The village had about 633 people per square mile.
Most people in Reeds were White (87.4%). There were also some African American (3.2%), Native American (3.2%), and Asian (1.1%) residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed races.
About 31.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51.4%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.71 people. The average family had about 3.20 people. The average age of people in Reeds was 41.5 years old.
Education in Reeds
Students in Reeds attend schools in the Sarcoxie R-II School District.
