Whiting, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 36°47′18″N 89°22′32″W / 36.78833°N 89.37556°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 593.87/sq mi (229.36/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-79684 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806415[2] |
Whiting is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[2]
History
A post office called Whiting was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1909.[3] The community has the name of Justin R. Whiting, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[4]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 155 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
References
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whiting, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Mississippi County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Mississippi County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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