Bagnell, Missouri

Bagnell is a city in Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 93 at the 2010 census.

Bagnell, Missouri
City
Location of Bagnell, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°13′45″N 92°36′21″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Miller
Area [1]
• Total	0.60 sq mi (1.55 km^2)
• Land	0.47 sq mi (1.22 km^2)
• Water	0.13 sq mi (0.33 km^2)
Elevation	577 ft (176 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	93
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	95
• Density	202.13/sq mi (78.07/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65026
Area code(s)	573
FIPS code	29-02962[4]
GNIS feature ID	0713534[5]

History

Bagnell was platted in 1882, when the railroad was extended through the area.[6] The city was named after William Bagnell of St. Louis County, who operated a tie business along the Osage River.[7] A post office called Bagnell was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1942.[8]

Geography

Bagnell is located at 38°13′45″N 92°36′21″W (38.229284, -92.605967).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km²), of which 0.47 square miles (1.22 km²) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km²) is water.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1930	449		—
1940	118		−73.7%
1950	74		−37.3%
1960	62		−16.2%
1970	60		−3.2%
1980	71		18.3%
1990	89		25.4%
2000	86		−3.4%
2010	93		8.1%
2019 (est.)	95	[3]	2.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 93 people in 43 households, including 24 families, in the city. The population density was 197.9 inhabitants per square mile (76.4/km²). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 127.7 per square mile (49.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White and 5.4% from two or more races.[2]

Of the 43 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person, and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age was 42.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 6.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 86 people, 36 households, and 20 families in the town. The population density was 183.3 people per square mile (70.6/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 78.9 per square mile (30.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.51% White and 3.49% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16%.[4]

Of the 36 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 38.9% of households were one person, and 22.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $25,313 and the median family income was $27,857. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,633. There were no families and 2.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "Miller County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
7. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 194.
8. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.