Wentworth, Missouri
| Wentworth, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Wentworth, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 36°59′36″N 94°4′30″W / 36.99333°N 94.07500°WCoordinates: 36°59′36″N 94°4′30″W / 36.99333°N 94.07500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 147 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 149 |
| • Density | 816.7/sq mi (315.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 29-78424[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0728509[5] |
Wentworth is a village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 151 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Mining was historically the primary industry in Wentworth.[6]
Geography
Wentworth is located at 36°59′36″N 94°4′30″W / 36.99333°N 94.07500°W (36.993381, -94.075060).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 238 | — | |
| 1910 | 154 | −35.3% | |
| 1920 | 267 | 73.4% | |
| 1930 | 182 | −31.8% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 39.0% | |
| 1950 | 212 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 174 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −24.1% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −10.6% | |
| 1990 | 138 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 141 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 151 | 7.1% | |
| Est. 2014 | 148 | [8] | −2.0% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 147 people, 54 households, and 41 families residing in the village. The population density was 816.7 inhabitants per square mile (315.3/km2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, and 2.0% Native American.
There were 54 households of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 141 people, 58 households, and 41 families residing in the village. The population density was 718.5 people per square mile (272.2/km²). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 331.2 per square mile (125.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.16% White, 1.42% Native American, 0.71% Pacific Islander, and 0.71% from two or more races.
There were 58 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $19,063, and the median income for a family was $16,667. Males had a median income of $17,083 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,051. There were 40.9% of families and 32.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 43.8% of under eighteens and 29.6% of those over 64.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Williams, Walter (1904). The State of Missouri. p. 461.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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