Rothville, Missouri facts for kids
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Rothville, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Rothville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Chariton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63 |
| • Density | 319.80/sq mi (123.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64676
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-63236 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399130 |
Rothville is a village in northern Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 63 at the 2020 census.
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History
Rothville was laid out in 1883. The community derives its name from John Roth, a local merchant. A post office was established at Rothville in 1868.
Famed writer Laura Ingalls-Wilder lived for a short time (1868-1869) on land within the town's borders.
Geography
Rothville is located on Missouri Route E ten miles east of Sumner, six miles northeast of Mendon and six miles southwest of Marceline. East and West Yellow Creeks merge to form Yellow Creek just east of the community. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad line passes the southeast side of the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 245 | — | |
| 1920 | 220 | −10.2% | |
| 1930 | 183 | −16.8% | |
| 1940 | 180 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 152 | −15.6% | |
| 1960 | 138 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 100 | −15.3% | |
| 2000 | 93 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 99 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 63 | −36.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 99 people, 37 households, and 29 families living in the village. The population density was 495.0 inhabitants per square mile (191.1/km2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 235.0 per square mile (90.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 37 households, of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the village was 33.2 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 6.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
See also
In Spanish: Rothville (Misuri) para niños
