Triplett, Missouri facts for kids
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Triplett, Missouri
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Location of Triplett, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Chariton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 142.86/sq mi (55.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65286
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-73870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397055 |
Triplett is a small city located in Chariton County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 33 people. This makes Triplett one of the smaller cities in Missouri.
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Discovering Triplett's Past
Triplett was started in 1870. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. The community got its name from J. E. M. Triplett, who was one of the first people to settle there. A post office, which is a place where you send and receive mail, opened in Triplett in 1875. It stayed open for many years until 2001.
Understanding Triplett's Location
Triplett is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Exploring Triplett's Population Changes
The number of people living in Triplett has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 203 | — | |
| 1890 | 813 | 300.5% | |
| 1900 | 342 | −57.9% | |
| 1910 | 473 | 38.3% | |
| 1920 | 337 | −28.8% | |
| 1930 | 350 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 301 | −11.5% | |
| 1960 | 231 | −23.3% | |
| 1970 | 191 | −17.3% | |
| 1980 | 137 | −28.3% | |
| 1990 | 58 | −57.7% | |
| 2000 | 64 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 41 | −35.9% | |
| 2020 | 33 | −19.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 41 people living in Triplett. These people lived in 21 different homes, and 10 of these were families. The city had about 178 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Triplett were White (92.7%), and a smaller number were African American (7.3%).
About half of the homes were not families. Some people lived alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Triplett was about 53.5 years old. The population included people of all ages, from young children to older adults. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Triplett (Misuri) para niños
