Wentworth, Missouri facts for kids
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Wentworth, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Wentworth, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 532.61/sq mi (205.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-78424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400125 |
Wentworth is a small village located in the northeastern part of Newton County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 151 people lived there. It is part of the larger Joplin area.
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A Look Back: Wentworth's History
Wentworth was started in the 1880s. It likely got its name from Wentworth, North Carolina. Many of the first people who settled here came from that place.
In the past, mining was the main job in Wentworth. A post office opened in Wentworth in 1890. Sadly, a tornado destroyed this post office in 2011.
Where is Wentworth?
Wentworth is found along Missouri Route 37. It is about 4.5 miles southeast of Sarcoxie. Sarcoxie is in a nearby county called Jasper County.
Pierce City is also close by. It is about four miles southeast of Wentworth. Pierce City is in Lawrence County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Wentworth covers a total area of 0.18 square miles. All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Wentworth?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 238 | — | |
| 1910 | 154 | −35.3% | |
| 1920 | 267 | 73.4% | |
| 1930 | 182 | −31.8% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 39.0% | |
| 1950 | 212 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 174 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −24.1% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −10.6% | |
| 1990 | 138 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 141 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 151 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 98 | −35.1% | |
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Wentworth's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 147 people living in Wentworth. These people lived in 54 homes. Most of these homes (41) were families.
Most people in the village were White. A small number were African American or Native American.
- About 37% of homes had children under 18 years old.
- More than half of the homes (53.7%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes had a female adult in charge without a husband (13%).
- A few homes had a male adult in charge without a wife (9.3%).
The average age of people in Wentworth was about 38 years old.
- About 26.5% of residents were under 18.
- About 11.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.2% were between 25 and 44.
- About 24.5% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.2% were 65 or older.
More males lived in Wentworth than females. About 53.1% were male and 46.9% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Wentworth (Misuri) para niños
