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Reeds Spring, Missouri
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Location of Reeds Spring, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,136 |
| • Density | 757.84/sq mi (292.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65737
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-61112 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 751846 |
Reeds Spring is a city in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2020 census.
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History
The community has the name of Fitzhugh Reed, who settled at a spring near the original town site. Reed operated a farm there called Reed's Springs before the town was officially organized in 1906.
Geography
Reeds Spring is located at 36°44′44″N 93°22′58″W / 36.74556°N 93.38278°W (36.745692, -93.382727).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 313 | — | |
| 1940 | 353 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 313 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 327 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 286 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 461 | 61.2% | |
| 1990 | 411 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 465 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 913 | 96.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,136 | 24.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 913 people, 374 households, and 259 families living in the city. The population density was 616.9 inhabitants per square mile (238.2/km2). There were 453 housing units at an average density of 306.1 per square mile (118.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.1% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 374 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female. 61.3% of women 12 and older had 1 or more children.
Education
Reeds Spring School District serves the communities of Reeds Spring, Branson West, Kimberling City, Cape Fair, and Indian Point. The district operates six schools:
- Reeds Spring Primary School (pre-K-1st Grade)
- Reeds Spring Elementary School (2nd-4th Grades)
- Reeds Spring Intermediate School (5th & 6th Grades)
- Reeds Spring Middle School (7th & 8th Grades)
- Reeds Spring High School (9th-12th Grades)
- Gibson Technical Center (11th & 12th Grades)
See also
In Spanish: Reeds Spring (Misuri) para niños
