South Greenfield, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Greenfield, Missouri
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Village
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Location of South Greenfield, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 677.78/sq mi (261.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65752
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-68888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399848 |
South Greenfield is a small village located in Dade County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 122 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
About the Area
South Greenfield is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.47 square kilometers (or 0.18 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 430 | — | |
| 1900 | 297 | −30.9% | |
| 1910 | 274 | −7.7% | |
| 1920 | 258 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −9.7% | |
| 1940 | 210 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 186 | −11.4% | |
| 1960 | 179 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 144 | −19.6% | |
| 1980 | 110 | −23.6% | |
| 1990 | 112 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 136 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 90 | −33.8% | |
| 2020 | 122 | 35.6% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what is called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
The 2010 Census
In 2010, the census showed that 90 people lived in South Greenfield. These people lived in 40 different homes, and 26 of these were families. The village had about 46 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.7%). A small number (3.3%) were Native American.
- About 30% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (52.5%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 30% of all homes had just one person living in them.
- About 17.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 41.5 years old.
- About 24.4% of residents were under 18.
- About 22.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.8% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more females (53.3%) than males (46.7%) in the village.
Village History
South Greenfield has an interesting past. It was first founded in 1881. Back then, it was called Watkins. This was when the railroad line was built to reach this area.
A post office was also set up in Watkins in 1881. Later, in 1891, the name of the village was officially changed to South Greenfield.
The Dilday Mill was an important historical building in the area. It was once listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it was recognized for its special historical value.
See also
In Spanish: South Greenfield (Misuri) para niños
