Coffey, Missouri

Coffey is a city in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 166 at the 2010 census.

Coffey, Missouri
City
Location of Coffey, Missouri
Coordinates: 40°6′21″N 94°0′22″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Daviess
Area [1]
• Total	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km^2)
• Land	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	166
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	164
• Density	788.46/sq mi (304.02/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64636
Area code(s)	660
FIPS code	29-15274[4]
GNIS feature ID	0730258[5]

History

Coffey was originally called Coffeyburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1856 by B. H. Coffey, and named for him.[6] A post office called Coffeysburg was established in 1867, and the name was changed to Coffey in 1910.[7]

Geography

Coffey is located at 40°6′21″N 94°0′22″W (40.105824, -94.005981).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km²), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	390		—
1910	349		−10.5%
1920	367		5.2%
1930	275		−25.1%
1940	245		−10.9%
1950	253		3.3%
1960	190		−24.9%
1970	157		−17.4%
1980	165		5.1%
1990	131		−20.6%
2000	140		6.9%
2010	166		18.6%
Est. 2019	164	[3]	−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 166 people in 60 households, including 47 families, in the city. The population density was 790.5 inhabitants per square mile (305.2/km²). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 361.9 per square mile (139.7/km²). The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White.[2] Of the 60 households 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.3% of households were one person and 5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age was 33.2 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 140 people in 56 households, including 38 families, in the city. The population density was 692.4 people per square mile (270.3/km²). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 316.5 per square mile (123.6/km²). The racial makup of the city was 96.43% White and 3.57% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43%.[4]

Of the 56 households 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median household income was $15,000 and the median family income was $17,813. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,415. There were 38.5% of families and 43.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 61.5% of under eighteens and 26.3% 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. "Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 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 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.