Wood Heights, Missouri facts for kids
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Wood Heights, Missouri
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Location of Wood Heights, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 757 |
| • Density | 332.02/sq mi (128.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64024
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| Area code(s) | 816 and 975 |
| FIPS code | 29-80908 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397361 |
| Website | https://woodheights-mo.gov/ |
Wood Heights is a small city located in western Ray County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 757 people.
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About Wood Heights
Wood Heights covers a total area of about 2.29 square miles (5.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Wood Heights has changed quite a bit over the years.
- In 1960, only 107 people lived here.
- By 1980, the population had grown to 747.
- In 2010, there were 717 people living in 257 households.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 757 residents.
Who Lives in Wood Heights?
Based on the 2010 census, most people living in Wood Heights were White (96.7%). A small number were African American (1.5%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (66.5%) were married couples. The average age of residents was about 38.6 years old.
Why is it Called Wood Heights?
The city's official name is "Wood Heights." However, some people also know it as "Woods Heights." The name comes from Robert "Woodson" Hite. He was a cousin of the famous outlaw Jesse James. "Wood" Hite was shot by Robert Ford, who also shot Jesse James.
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