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South Gifford, Missouri
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Village
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Location in Macon County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Macon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 107.32/sq mi (41.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63549 (La Plata)
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-68852 |
South Gifford is a village in Macon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 22 at the 2020 census, down from 50 in 2010.
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History
South Gifford had its start in the early 1900s when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called South Gifford was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1971.
Geography
South Gifford is located in northern Macon County at 40°1′31″N 92°40′56″W / 40.02528°N 92.68222°W (40.025177, -92.682154). Missouri Route 156 passes through the center of the village, leading east 10 miles (16 km) to La Plata and west 4 miles (6 km) to Route 149.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), of which 0.001 square miles (0.6 acres), or 0.49%, are water. The Chariton River, a south-flowing tributary of the Missouri River, passes just west of the village.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 148 | — | |
| 1920 | 168 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 181 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 163 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 128 | −21.5% | |
| 1960 | 93 | −27.3% | |
| 1970 | 64 | −31.2% | |
| 1980 | 98 | 53.1% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −34.7% | |
| 2000 | 72 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 50 | −30.6% | |
| 2020 | 22 | −56.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 50 people, 19 households, and 13 families living in the village. The population density was 238.1 inhabitants per square mile (91.9/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 147.6 per square mile (57.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White and 2.0% from two or more races.
There were 19 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the village was 39.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 44% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: South Gifford (Misuri) para niños
