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Tuscumbia, Missouri
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Location in Miller County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Miller |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Incorporated | 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 544.93/sq mi (210.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65082
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-74194 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397702 |
Tuscumbia is a village in and the county seat of Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census.
History
Tuscumbia was laid out in 1837. The community's name most likely is a transfer from Tuscumbia, Alabama. A post office called Tuscumbia has been in operation since 1837.
Geography
Tuscumbia is located in central Miller County on the north bank of the Osage River, near the junction of Missouri routes 17 and 52. Route 17 leads northeast 10 miles (16 km) to Eugene and southeast 15 miles (24 km) to Iberia, while Route 52 leads northwest 12 miles (19 km) to Eldon and east 14 miles (23 km) to St. Elizabeth.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Tuscumbia has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 77 | — | |
| 1870 | 125 | 62.3% | |
| 1880 | 157 | 25.6% | |
| 1890 | 288 | 83.4% | |
| 1900 | 225 | −21.9% | |
| 1910 | 285 | 26.7% | |
| 1920 | 256 | −10.2% | |
| 1930 | 282 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 269 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 221 | −17.8% | |
| 1960 | 231 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 256 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 241 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 148 | −38.6% | |
| 2000 | 218 | 47.3% | |
| 2010 | 203 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 188 | −7.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 203 people, 55 households, and 38 families living in the village. The population density was 580.0 inhabitants per square mile (223.9/km2). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 200.0 per square mile (77.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 93.6% White, 3.9% African American, 2.0% Native American, and 0.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.
There were 55 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 65.0% male and 35.0% female.
Notable people
- Derrick Helton (born 1985), Paralympic wheelchair rugby player
- Paul Henning (1911–2005), creator of The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres and Petticoat Junction; buried in Tuscumbia
- Alex White (born 1988), featherweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC
- Ina Phillips Williams (1876 – 1934), early female legislator in Washington state; born in Tuscumbia
- Don Woody (born 1937), rockabilly drummer and comedian; born in Tuscumbia
See also
In Spanish: Tuscumbia (Misuri) para niños
