Truxton, Missouri facts for kids
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Truxton, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Truxton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59 |
| • Density | 222.64/sq mi (85.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63381
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-74014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400007 |
Truxton is a small village located in Lincoln County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 91 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 59.
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History of Truxton Village
Truxton has a long history. A post office, which helps send mail, has been open in Truxton since 1854. The village was named after Thomas Truxtun. He was an important officer during the Revolutionary War.
Geography of Truxton
Truxton is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.65 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Truxton
The number of people living in Truxton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 90 | — | |
| 2000 | 96 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 59 | −35.2% | |
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Truxton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 91 people living in Truxton. There were 32 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 24 were families.
The village had about 364 people per square mile. There were 41 housing units, meaning homes or apartments. All the people living in Truxton at that time were identified as White.
Households and Families
Many households in Truxton had children. About 40.6% of homes had kids under 18 years old. Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (21.9%). A small number (3.1%) had a male head of the house without a wife. About 25.0% were not families.
Most households had more than two people. The average household size was 2.84 people. For families, the average size was 3.21 people.
Age and Gender in Truxton
The average age of people in Truxton was 34.3 years. Many young people lived there, with 35.2% being under 18. About 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.1% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 14.3%. Older adults, 65 years or more, made up 17.6% of the population.
When it came to gender, 51.6% of the people were male. The other 48.4% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Truxton (Misuri) para niños
