Sibley, Missouri facts for kids
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Sibley, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Sibley, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 314 |
| • Density | 301.05/sq mi (116.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64088
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-67718 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0735854 |
Sibley is a small village located in Jackson County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 314 people lived there. Sibley is famous for being the home of Fort Osage, which is a very important historical site. It is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
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History of Sibley Village
Sibley was officially planned and laid out in 1836. The village was named after George C. Sibley. He was the first Indian agent and postmaster at Fort Osage. A post office started operating in Sibley in 1842.
Geography and Location
Sibley is located at coordinates 39°10′49″N 94°11′45″W / 39.18028°N 94.19583°W. This means it is at 39.180338 degrees north latitude and -94.195940 degrees west longitude.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Sibley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 177 | — | |
| 1970 | 279 | 57.6% | |
| 1980 | 382 | 36.9% | |
| 1990 | 367 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 347 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 357 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 314 | −12.0% | |
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The population of Sibley has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 177 people living in the village. The population grew to 382 people by 1980.
By 2010, the village had 357 residents. The population density was about 343 people per square mile. In 2020, the population was 314 people.
Most residents in 2010 were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village in 2010 was about 40 years old. Roughly a quarter of the residents were under 18. About half of the population was male and half was female.
See also
In Spanish: Sibley (Misuri) para niños
Images for kids
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Fort Osage seen from the west. The "factory" trading post is on the left.
