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Vibbard, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Ray
Area
 • Total 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2)
 • Land 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,037 ft (316 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 215
 • Density 153.46/sq mi (59.27/km2)
FIPS code 29-75994
GNIS feature ID 2806422

Vibbard is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in the northwest part of Ray County, in the state of Missouri. This area is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official city government.

Where is Vibbard Located?

Vibbard is found in the United States. It is about three miles north of a place called Wood Heights. It is also about five miles northeast of Excelsior Springs. Excelsior Springs is in a nearby county called Clay County. You can find Vibbard along Missouri Route M.

History of Vibbard

Vibbard was officially planned out in 1870. This process is called "platting." It means creating a map that shows how land is divided into smaller pieces and how streets will be laid out. The community was named after a railroad worker. His last name was Mr. Vibbard. A post office opened in Vibbard in 1870. It stayed open and served the community until 1939.

Population of Vibbard

The number of people living in Vibbard is counted regularly. This is part of the U.S. Decennial Census. In 2020, the population of Vibbard was 215 people.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 215
U.S. Decennial Census
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