Brimson, Missouri

Brimson is a village in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.

Brimson, Missouri
Village
Location of Brimson, Missouri
Coordinates: 40°8′39″N 93°44′17″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Grundy
Area [1]
• Total	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km^2)
• Land	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	63
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	61
• Density	701.15/sq mi (270.71/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	29-08470[4]
GNIS feature ID	0714709[5]

History

Brimson was laid out in 1898, and named after W. G. Brimson, a railroad official.[6] A post office called Brimson was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1978.[7]

Geography

Brimson is located at 40°8′39″N 93°44′17″W (40.144230, -93.737977).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	104		—
1920	171		64.4%
1930	181		5.8%
1940	193		6.6%
1950	139		−28.0%
1960	107		−23.0%
1970	103		−3.7%
1980	104		1.0%
1990	72		−30.8%
2000	63		−12.5%
2010	63		0.0%
Est. 2019	61	[3]	−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[2] there were 63 people, 30 households and 22 families living in the village. The population density was 700.0 inhabitants per square mile (270.3/km²). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 30 households of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age was 45.8 years. 14.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The population was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[4] there were 63 people, 29 households and 18 families living in the village. The population density was 737.9 per square mile (270.3/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 421.6 per square mile (154.4/km²). The racial makeup was 98.41% White and 1.59% from two or more races.

There were 29 households of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.83.

28.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median household income was $19,000 and the median family income was $21,250. Males had a median income of $17,500 and females $19,583. The per capita income was $13,368. There were 20.0% of families and 12.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 42.9% of under eighteens and none 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. "Grundy County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.