Russellville, Missouri facts for kids
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Russellville, Missouri
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| City of Russellville | |
Location of Russellville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Township | Moreau |
| Founded | 1838 |
| Incorporated | 1848 |
| Named for | Joseph Russell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Density | 973.72/sq mi (375.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65074
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-63704 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396458 |
Russellville is a small city located in Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Jefferson City Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 778 people lived there.
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History of Russellville
Russellville was officially planned out in 1838. It was named after Joseph Russell, who owned the land where the city was built. A post office has been open in Russellville since 1848.
The Louis Bruce Farmstead Historic District is a special place in Russellville. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This means it's an important historical site that is protected.
Geography and Location
Russellville is a city that covers a total area of about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located in the central part of Missouri.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 67 | — | |
| 1900 | 295 | — | |
| 1910 | 335 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 364 | 8.7% | |
| 1930 | 313 | −14.0% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 336 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 442 | 31.5% | |
| 1970 | 557 | 26.0% | |
| 1980 | 667 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 869 | 30.3% | |
| 2000 | 758 | −12.8% | |
| 2010 | 807 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 778 | −3.6% | |
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Russellville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Russellville had 807 people living there. These people lived in 323 households, with 212 of them being families. The city had about 1009 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Russellville in 2010 were White (96.9%). A small number were African American (1.7%) or other races. About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Russellville was 33.3 years old. About 30.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 9.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Russellville
The Cole County R-1 School District serves the students in Russellville. The district has an elementary school and a junior/senior high school. The high school is known as the Home of the Indians.
The elementary school used to teach students from kindergarten through 8th grade. However, in 2022, 7th and 8th graders moved to the high school building. The high school building itself was built in the year 2000.
In 2022, the Russellville high school baseball team won the Missouri state championship for Class 2.
See also
In Spanish: Russellville (Misuri) para niños
