Tightwad, Missouri facts for kids
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Tightwad, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Tightwad, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 58.12/sq mi (22.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64735
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-73240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399980 |
Tightwad is a small village in Henry County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 58 people lived there. Tightwad is located along Missouri Route 7.
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What's in a Name? The History of Tightwad
Tightwad was first known as Edgewood. This name came from the many woods near where the town started.
The village has a very unusual name, "Tightwad." People say the name came from a funny story. A store owner supposedly charged a postman an extra 50 cents for a better watermelon. Some stories say it was about a rooster instead of a watermelon! This event led to the village getting its unique name.
Tightwad started to grow a little in the mid-1980s. This was because it is close to Truman Reservoir, a large lake. In 2010, the village had a bank, a café, a tavern, and a convenience store. However, by April 2019, the bank had closed.
Where is Tightwad Located?
Tightwad is a small place. It covers about 1.01 square miles (2.61 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, about 1.00 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square mile (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Tightwad?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 50 | — | |
| 2000 | 63 | 26.0% | |
| 2010 | 69 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 58 | −15.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 69 people living in Tightwad. They lived in 31 households, and 18 of these were families. The village had about 69 people per square mile. Most people (98.6%) were White.
The average age of people in Tightwad in 2010 was 53.5 years old. About 21.7% of the residents were under 18. Many people were older, with 29% being 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
By 2020, the population had changed to 58 people. There were 35 households. Some households had children, and many had people aged 65 or older.
The Story of Tightwad Bank
The first Tightwad Bank opened in 1984. It started as a small branch of the Citizens Bank of Windsor. At first, it was in a portable trailer! Later, it moved into a brick building. The bank became famous because of its funny name. This fame helped it get over $2 million in deposits.
However, the big business growth expected from the nearby Truman Reservoir did not happen. The bank was robbed twice in the 1990s. In 2006, the bank's owner, UMB, decided to close the Tightwad branch.
But the story didn't end there! In 2008, Tightwad Bank reopened under new owners. It was now a branch of Reading State Bank from Reading, Kansas. To use the famous name, the Kansas location also changed its name to Tightwad Bank. One of the owners, Donald Higdon, said they were looking for "customers with a sense of humor." By 2010, the two Tightwad Bank locations had over $20 million in deposits. Sadly, by July 2018, the Tightwad Bank in Tightwad, Missouri, closed its doors again.
See also
- In Spanish: Tightwad (Misuri) para niños
