Wardsville, Missouri facts for kids
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Wardsville, Missouri
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Village
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| Village of Wardsville | |
Location of Wardsville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Named for | Junius Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2) |
| • Land | 3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,599 |
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1,642 |
| • Density | 460.81/sq mi (177.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65101
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-77002 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400093 |
Wardsville is a small village located in Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,599 people lived there. Wardsville is part of the larger Jefferson City area.
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History of Wardsville
Wardsville got its name from a person named Junius Ward. He was the first owner of the land where the village now stands. A post office opened in Wardsville in 1881. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1933.
Geography and Location
Wardsville is located in the state of Missouri. The village covers a total area of about 3.47 square miles (8.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Wardsville has grown over the years. In 1970, there were 460 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,599 people.
Wardsville in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 1,506 people living in Wardsville. These people lived in 516 different homes. Most of the people living in Wardsville were White (97.7%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Wardsville had children under 18 living there. About 66.5% of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.92 people. The average family had about 3.28 people. The median age in the village was 35.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35.3, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Wardsville para niños
