Deepwater is a city in Henry County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Deepwater had a population of 355.

History

Deepwater was laid out in 1885, taking its name from nearby Deepwater Creek. A post office called Deepwater has been in operation since 1885.

Geography

Deepwater is located at .

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 433 people, 188 households, and 125 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 240 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.5% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 188 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census

  • Gladys Swarthout- opera singer
  • Pearce Chiles- American Professional Baseball Player
  • Herbert Sorrell - American labor leader and Hollywood union organizer

See also

  • List of cities in Missouri

References

  • City of Deepwater
  • Historic maps of Deepwater in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri