Rutledge, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rutledge, Missouri
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Location of Rutledge, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 646.62/sq mi (250.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63563
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-63776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396896 |
Rutledge is a small village located in Scotland County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 86 people lived there.
The area around Rutledge is special because it is home to three unique communities. These are Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, Sandhill Farm, and Red Earth Farms. These communities are known as intentional communities. This means people live together with shared goals, often focusing on things like being friendly to the environment.
A post office has been open in Rutledge since 1888. The village was named after a person called Mr. Rutledge. He was a land agent, which means he helped people buy and sell land.
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Where is Rutledge Located?
Rutledge is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Rutledge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 292 | — | |
| 1910 | 418 | 43.2% | |
| 1920 | 283 | −32.3% | |
| 1930 | 260 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 249 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 217 | −12.9% | |
| 1960 | 158 | −27.2% | |
| 1970 | 139 | −12.0% | |
| 1980 | 128 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −42.2% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 39.2% | |
| 2010 | 109 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −21.1% | |
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Rutledge Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 109 people living in 38 households. There were 23 families. The village had about 838 people per square mile.
Most people living in Rutledge were White (100%). A small number (0.9%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.6% of households had children under 18. Many households (60.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.87 people. The average family had 3.83 people.
The average age of people in Rutledge was 33.5 years old. About 35.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 20.2% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (55.0%) than males (45.0%).
How to Get to Rutledge
Amtrak is a train service that runs through Rutledge. The Southwest Chief train travels between Los Angeles and Chicago. It uses the BNSF tracks that pass through the village. However, the train does not stop in Rutledge.
The closest train station is in La Plata. This station is about 43 miles (69 km) southwest of Rutledge.
See also
In Spanish: Rutledge (Misuri) para niños
