Editing Livonia, Missouri

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'''Livonia''' is a village in eastern [[Putnam County, Missouri|Putnam County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 52 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2943454|access-date=December 16, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

==History==
The plat for Livonia was laid out in May 1859 by Absalom Grogan and consisted of four blocks containing eight lots each. Grogan was also the town's first postmaster. Following his death, the post office was moved to the farm of Joseph Martin approximately three miles to the north of the original plat. The town, for all practical purposes, followed this move and by 1888 had the post office, Martin's general store, the blacksmith shop of Dan Kelly, and a population of around 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cdm.sos.mo.gov/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2Fmocohist&CISOPTR=95846&REC=1&CISOBOX=Livonia|title=History of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam and Schuyler Counties Missouri|publisher=Goodspeed Publishing Company|year=1888|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref>

On July 26, 2011, the [[United States Postal Service]] announced plans to permanently close the Livonia post office as part of a nationwide restructuring plan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://about.usps.com/news/electronic-press-kits/expandedaccess/states/missouri.htm |title=Expanded Access List |publisher=U.S. Postal Service |date=July 26, 2011 |accessdate=July 26, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925011948/http://about.usps.com/news/electronic-press-kits/expandedaccess/states/missouri.htm |archivedate=September 25, 2011 }}</ref>

==Geography==
Livonia is located on [[Missouri Route N]] just north of [[US Route 136]]. The Putnam-[[Schuyler County, Missouri|Schuyler]] county line is on the [[Chariton River]] just to the east of the town. [[Unionville, Missouri|Unionville]] is approximately 17 miles to the west along Route 136. [[Lancaster, Missouri|Lancaster]] is approximately eleven miles east in Schuyler County.<ref>{{cite book|title=Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer |publisher=DeLorme |edition=1st |date=1998 |page=17 |isbn=0899332242}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref>{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=July 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 248
|1930= 237
|1940= 220
|1950= 193
|1960= 154
|1970= 119
|1980= 162
|1990= 126
|2000= 114
|2010= 74
|2020= 52
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
At the 2010 [[census]],<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 8, 2012}}</ref> there were 74 people, 35 households and 22 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|274.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. There were 47 housing units at an average density of {{convert|174.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial make-up of the village was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 35 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present and 37.1% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals,and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the village was 50 years. 13.5% of residents were under the age of 18, 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 14.9% were from 25 to 44, 44.7% were from 45 to 64 and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the village was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

===2000 census===
At the 2000 census,<ref name="GR2" /> there were 114 people, 46 households,and 28 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|428.8|/sqmi}}. There were 62 housing units at an average density of {{convert|233.2|/sqmi}}. The racial make-up of the village was 95.61% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.75% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] and 2.63% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 39.1% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.29.

8.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64 and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The [[median household income]] was $22,813 and the median family income was $24,063. Males had a median income of $19,375 and females $23,750. The [[per capita income]] was $8,633. There were 36.4% of families and 35.4% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 50.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Education==
It is in the [[Putnam County R-I School District]].<!--UNI 25640--><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29171_putnam/DC20SD_C29171.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Putnam County, MO|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2025-03-08}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29171_putnam/DC20SD_C29171_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Clare Magee]], (1899 - 1969), U.S. Congressman [[Missouri's 1st congressional district]] (1949-1953); born and raised near Livonia.

==References==
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{{Putnam County, Missouri}}

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[[Category:Villages in Putnam County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Villages in Missouri]]