Tarkio, Missouri
Tarkio: City in Missouri
About
Tarkio is a city located in the county of Atchison in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,583 and a population density of 441 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,420 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Tarkio
| Population : | 1,420 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Atchison County |
| Postal code : | 64491 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 660 |
| Area : | 3.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 928 feet / 283 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:41:17 (17th November 2024) |
| Density : | 395 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tarkio is located at 40°26'25"N 95°22'40"W (40.4402800, -95.3777600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tarkio decreased by 11.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,583 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,554 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,537 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,512 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,493 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,473 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,470 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,459 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,443 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,432 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,420 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Tarkio (4)
People born in Tarkio, including U.S. Congressman Sam Graves, athlete and legendary fratstar Ed Travis, lawyer Todd Graves, .
List
- Walter Greene (American composer) he was born in 23/01/1910
Schools in Tarkio
College & universities near Tarkio, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181534 | Peru State College | Peru (NE) | 68421-0010 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tarkio, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Atchison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atchison County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Port | 1,183 | City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States |
| Fairfax | 568 | City in Missouri, United States |
| York | 204 | Unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri |
| Westboro | 126 | City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States |
| Watson | 89 | Human settlement in Atchison County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Tarkio distances to largest Missouri cities
