Harwood, Missouri

Harwood is a village in Vernon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 47 at the 2010 census.HistoryHarwood had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The town site was platted in 1882. The village was named for one Mr. Harwood, a local landowner. A post office has been in operation at Harwood since 1882.GeographyHarwood is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11sqmi, all land.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 47 people, 19 households, and 12 families residing in the village. The population density was 427.3PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 309.1/sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White and 4.3% Native American.There were 19 households of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 21.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.17.The median age in the village was 46.5 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 42.6% male and 57.4% female.