Sedgewickville, Missouri facts for kids
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Sedgewickville, Missouri
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Location of Sedgewickville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Incorporated | 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 298.44/sq mi (115.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63781
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-66476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399783 |
Sedgewickville is a small village located in northern Bollinger County in the southeastern part of Missouri, United States. It is a quiet place where 191 people lived according to the 2020 census.
This village is part of a larger area known as the Cape Girardeau–Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the nearby cities of Cape Girardeau and Jackson, which are important centers in the region.
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What's in a Name? The History of Sedgewickville
Sedgewickville has not always been called by its current name. When it was first settled, people knew it as Smithville. The name was changed to Sedgewickville in 1892.
Where is Sedgewickville Located?
The village of Sedgewickville is entirely on land. It covers an area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). This is a relatively small area, making it a compact community.
How Many People Live in Sedgewickville?
The number of people living in Sedgewickville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 100 | — | |
| 1950 | 92 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 91 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 92 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 115 | 25.0% | |
| 1990 | 138 | 20.0% | |
| 2000 | 197 | 42.8% | |
| 2010 | 173 | −12.2% | |
| 2020 | 191 | 10.4% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 173 people living in Sedgewickville. These people made up 61 households, and 41 of these were families. The village had about 270 people per square mile.
There were 68 homes in the village. All of the people living in Sedgewickville at that time were identified as White. A small number, about 1.73%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 47.5%, had children under 18 living there. Most families, 50.8%, were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (8.2%) or a father (8.2%). About 19.7% of households had only one person living in them.
The average age of people in the village was 30.5 years. About 28.9% of residents were under 18. Another 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 33.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 18.6% of the population, and 7.5% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
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