Tuscumbia, Missouri facts for kids
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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 small village located in Miller County, Missouri, in the United States. It's also the main town, or county seat, for Miller County. In 2020, about 188 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Tuscumbia's History
Tuscumbia was officially started in 1837. It's thought that the village got its name from another town called Tuscumbia, Alabama. A post office has been open in Tuscumbia since it was founded in 1837, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
Exploring Tuscumbia's Geography
Tuscumbia is found in the middle of Miller County. It sits on the north bank of the Osage River. The village is close to where two main roads, Missouri Route 17 and Route 52, meet.
How to Get Around Tuscumbia
Route 17 goes northeast about 10 miles to Eugene. It also goes southeast about 15 miles to Iberia. Route 52 heads northwest about 12 miles to Eldon. It also goes east about 14 miles to St. Elizabeth.
Tuscumbia's Size and Land
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Tuscumbia covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Tuscumbia's Population Over Time
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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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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the village of Tuscumbia had 203 people living there. These people lived in 55 households, and 38 of these were families. The village had about 580 people per square mile.
There were 70 housing units, meaning places where people could live. Most of the people living in Tuscumbia were White (93.6%). A smaller number were African American (3.9%) or Native American (2.0%). About 5.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Almost half (47.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.56 people, and the average family had about 2.97 people. The average age in the village was 36.7 years old.
Famous People from Tuscumbia
- Derrick Helton (born 1985): A Paralympic athlete who plays wheelchair rugby.
- Paul Henning (1911–2005): The person who created famous TV shows like The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, and Petticoat Junction. He is buried in Tuscumbia.
- Alex White (born 1988): A professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC.
- Ina Phillips Williams (1876 – 1934): One of the first women to become a legislator (lawmaker) in Washington state. She was born in Tuscumbia.
- Don Woody (born 1937): A rockabilly drummer and comedian. He was also born in Tuscumbia.
See also
In Spanish: Tuscumbia (Misuri) para niños
