St. Thomas, Missouri facts for kids
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St. Thomas, Missouri
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in St. Thomas
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Location of St. Thomas, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Township | Osage |
| Incorporated | 1855 |
| Named for | Thomas the Apostle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
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225 |
| • Density | 226.76/sq mi (87.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65076
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-65162 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396901 |
St. Thomas is a small city located in Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Jefferson City area.
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Discovering St. Thomas: A Look at Its History
St. Thomas has a history dating back to 1855. That is when its post office first opened. The city got its name from Thomas the Apostle, an important figure.
Where is St. Thomas? Geography Facts
St. Thomas is located at 38°22′16″N 92°13′6″W / 38.37111°N 92.21833°W. This means it is in the central part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in St. Thomas? Population Details
The population of St. Thomas has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 110 | — | |
| 1970 | 195 | — | |
| 1980 | 337 | 72.8% | |
| 1990 | 263 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 287 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 263 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −15.6% | |
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St. Thomas in 2010: A Closer Look
In 2010, there were 263 people living in St. Thomas. These people lived in 95 different homes. About 71 of these homes were families.
The city had about 100 housing units. Most of the people living in St. Thomas (99.2%) were White. A small number (0.4%) were African American. Another 0.4% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (45.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.2%) were married couples. Some homes had a female head (8.4%) or a male head (3.2%) without a spouse. About 25.3% of homes were single people or friends living together.
The average age of people in St. Thomas was 32.6 years old.
- 31.6% of residents were under 18.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 9.9% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%).
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in St. Thomas
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Location of St. Thomas, Missouri
