Truxton is a village in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Truxton had a population of 59.
History
A post office called Truxton has been in operation since 1854. The community has the name of Thomas Truxtun, an officer in the Revolutionary War.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 91 people, 32 households, and 24 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 41 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.
There were 32 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 21.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.21.
The median age in the village was 34.3 years. 35.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 14.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census The district's comprehensive high school is Troy Buchanan High School.