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Puxico, Missouri

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living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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In the city the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 16.6% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.
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of 2000, there were 1,145 people, 377 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was 2,089.4 inhabitants per square mile (806.7/km). There were 444 housing units at an average density of 810.2 per square mile (312.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.41%
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The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
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Puxico was first settled in 1883, and named after Pucksicah, an Indian chief. Early settlers include W. C. Clark, E.L Hawks, George Eaton and J.A Hickman. A post office called Puxico has been in operation since 1884. Puxico was incorporated as a town in 1884.
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 20,900, and the median income for a family was $ 29,286. Males had a median income of $ 25,787 versus $ 18,929 for females. The
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was 1,314.9 inhabitants per square mile (507.7/km). There were 429 housing units at an average density of 640.3 per square mile (247.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0%
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Puxico is known for its annual Homecoming. The event was started in the midst of the Great Depression by the Booster Club as a way to unite and organize the community. After
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Homecoming also includes events such as a carnival fair, square dancing, beauty pageants and parade. It is held from the second Tuesday to Saturday in August.
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The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the
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History of Southeast Missouri: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and Its Principal Interests, Volume 1
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There were 377 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were
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There were 364 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were
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for the city was $ 11,354. About 13.3% of families and 33.8% of the population were below the
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of 2010, there were 881 people, 364 households, and 227 families living in the city. The
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Goat burgers are a staple of the event and have been served since the late 1930s.
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Public education in Puxico is administered by Puxico R-VIII School District.
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Mingo: Southeast Missouri's Ancient Swamp and the Countryside Surrounding It
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Puxico, Missouri
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Puxico has a lending library, the Puxico Public Library.
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City
Location of Puxico, Missouri
36°57′03″N 90°9′31″W / 36.95083°N 90.15861°W / 36.95083; -90.15861
Country
State
Missouri
County
Stoddard
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
573
FIPS code
GNIS
http://www.puxicomo.us/
Stoddard County
Missouri
2010 census
World War II
36°57′2″N 90°9′31″W / 36.95056°N 90.15861°W / 36.95056; -90.15861
United States Census Bureau
1890
1900
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1920
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