Taos, Missouri facts for kids
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Taos, Missouri
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos
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Location of Taos, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Township | Liberty |
| Founded | 1849 |
| Named for | Taos, New Mexico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.49 sq mi (16.80 km2) |
| • Land | 6.44 sq mi (16.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,150 |
| • Density | 178.65/sq mi (68.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65101
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-72304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396031 |
| Website | http://www.cityoftaos.org/index.html |
Taos is a small city located in Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,150 people lived there. Taos is part of the larger Jefferson City Metropolitan Area.
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History of Taos
Taos was officially planned and settled in 1849. The city got its name from Taos, New Mexico, a town far away. Before the city was even laid out, a post office opened in Taos in 1848. It helped people send and receive mail until 1907.
A special building in the city, the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Rectory, is very old and important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. This means it's a place worth protecting because of its history.
Geography and Location
Taos is found in the eastern part of Cole County. It sits along Missouri Route M, a local road. To the west of Taos is the town of Wardsville, and to the east is Schubert.
The United States Census Bureau measures the land and water areas of cities. Taos covers a total area of about 2.27 square miles (5.88 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 759 | — | |
| 1990 | 802 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 870 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 878 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,150 | 31.0% | |
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Taos in 2010
In 2010, the city of Taos had 878 people living there. These people lived in 331 different homes, and 249 of these were families. Most of the people living in Taos were White (98.7%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (41.1%) had children under 18 years old. Most families (62.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.65 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
The average age of people in Taos was 37.7 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. About 14% of residents were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the people were female (51.8%), and the rest were male (48.2%).
Famous Person from Taos
- Tom Henke is a former professional baseball player. He was a relief pitcher, known for his strong throws. People called him "The Terminator" because he was so good at finishing games.
City Partnerships
Taos has a special connection with a town in Germany called Twist. They are considered "twin towns." This means they have a friendly relationship and often share cultural ideas.
See also
In Spanish: Taos (Misuri) para niños
