Trimble, Missouri facts for kids
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Trimble, Missouri
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Location of Trimble, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 573 |
| • Density | 966.27/sq mi (373.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64492
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-73852 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397053 |
| Website | TrimbleMissouri.org |
Trimble is a small city in the southwestern part of Clinton County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. In 2020, about 573 people lived in Trimble.
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History of Trimble
Trimble got its name from J. M. Trimble, who was an important person working for the railroad. The city was first known as Carpenter's Store. When the railroad tracks reached this spot, the town was officially planned out, and its name was changed to Trimble.
A post office opened in Carpenter's Store in 1858. The name of the post office, and the town, officially changed to Trimble in 1899.
Where is Trimble Located?
Trimble is found in the very southwest corner of Clinton County. It is located along Missouri Route F and U.S. Route 169, which are important roads. Just one mile to the east of Trimble, you can find Smithville Lake. This lake is on the Little Platte River.
The city covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Trimble
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 222 | — | |
| 1920 | 118 | −46.8% | |
| 1930 | 138 | 16.9% | |
| 1940 | 126 | −8.7% | |
| 1950 | 141 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 185 | 31.2% | |
| 1970 | 206 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 262 | 27.2% | |
| 1990 | 405 | 54.6% | |
| 2000 | 451 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 646 | 43.2% | |
| 2020 | 573 | −11.3% | |
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Trimble's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 646 people living in Trimble. These people lived in 269 different homes. About 177 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Trimble were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 24.5% of the people in Trimble were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Trimble (Misuri) para niños
