Schell City, Missouri facts for kids
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Schell City, Missouri
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Location of Schell City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Named for | Augustus Schell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 367.15/sq mi (141.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64783
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-66134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396553 |
Schell City is a small city located in the northeastern part of Vernon County, Missouri, United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 249 people. By 2020, the population was 228.
History of Schell City
Schell City was first planned and settled in 1871. It was named after Augustus Schell, who was one of the original owners of the land. He was from New York. A post office has been open in Schell City since 1871, helping people send and receive mail for over 150 years.
Geography and Location
Schell City is situated where two Missouri roads meet: Route C and Route AA. It is about 1.5 miles south of the Osage River.
Right next to the eastern side of Schell City is the Schell-Osage Conservation Area. This is a special place for nature and wildlife. The city of Nevada is located about 17 miles southwest of Schell City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Schell City covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
Schell City's population has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 676 | — | |
| 1890 | 847 | 25.3% | |
| 1900 | 668 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 562 | −15.9% | |
| 1920 | 596 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 413 | −30.7% | |
| 1940 | 454 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 400 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 343 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 367 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 327 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 292 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 286 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 249 | −12.9% | |
| 2020 | 228 | −8.4% | |
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In 2010, the city had 249 residents living in 115 households. About 28.7% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Schell City was about 39.9 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Schell City (Misuri) para niños
