Wardell, Missouri facts for kids
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Wardell, Missouri
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Wardell
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Location of Wardell, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pemiscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 1,099.29/sq mi (423.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63879
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-76966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397722 |
Wardell is a small city located in Pemiscot County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 310 people lived there. In 2007, Wardell grew by adding the area known as North Wardell.
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History of Wardell
Wardell has had its own post office since 1902. The city's name comes from R. L. Warren, an early resident. It also includes the word 'dell,' which means a small valley, because of a dell near where the town first started.
Geography of Wardell
Wardell is in the northern part of Pemiscot County. It is located where State Route A and State Route B meet. State Route A connects Wardell to Bragg City to the southwest and Interstate 55 to the east. State Route B connects Wardell to Homestown and Pascola to the south. The Little River also flows through the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Wardell covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Wardell's Population and People
Wardell's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 272 | — | |
| 1940 | 430 | 58.1% | |
| 1950 | 454 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 331 | −27.1% | |
| 1970 | 275 | −16.9% | |
| 1980 | 299 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 325 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 278 | −14.5% | |
| 2010 | 427 | 53.6% | |
| 2020 | 310 | −27.4% | |
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Wardell in 2010
In 2010, the city had 427 people living in 172 households. Most of the people were White (95.32%). There were also some Black or African American residents (3.51%) and a small number of Native American people (0.23%). About 0.94% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
About 37.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.48 people. The average age of people in Wardell was 37.6 years old. About 27.9% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Wardell
- Bill Burlison – A politician who served in the United States Congress.
- Jeff Stone – A professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Wardell (Misuri) para niños
