Urbana, Missouri facts for kids
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Urbana, Missouri
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Location of Urbana, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 387 |
| • Density | 402.29/sq mi (155.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65767
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-75310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397099 |
Urbana is a small city located in Dallas County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 417 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield area.
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History of Urbana
Urbana got its name from Urbana, Illinois. Many of the first people who settled here came from that city. A post office has been open in Urbana since 1856, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Where is Urbana Located?
Urbana is located in Dallas County. The city covers a total area of about 0.96 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Urbana?
The number of people living in Urbana has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 359 | — | |
| 1960 | 348 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 369 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 329 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 350 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 407 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 417 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 387 | −7.2% | |
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Urbana's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 417 people lived in Urbana. These people lived in 163 households, and 111 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Urbana in 2010 were White (98.1%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (32.5%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.1%) were married couples living together. About 14.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Urbana in 2010 was about 38.6 years. About 25.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Urbana
- Guy Anthony De Marco - He is an author who writes science fiction and fantasy stories. He won an award called the HWA Silver Hammer Award.
- Travis Pete Timmerman - He is known for being a Syrian hostage who was freed.
See also
In Spanish: Urbana (Misuri) para niños
