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Blackwater, Missouri

City · Population 178 · #695 in Missouri
Blackwater, Missouri

Blackwater is a city in northwest Cooper County, Missouri, United States located along the Blackwater River, from which it takes its name. As of the 2020 census, Blackwater had a population of 170..

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About Blackwater

Set in the central part of Missouri, Blackwater is a tiny community, home to 178 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Blackwater is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 539 residents per square mile.

📰 Blackwater News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Blackwater Unique

  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Mid-Missouri Museum of Independent Telephone Pioneers · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Blackwater

  • BLACKWATER ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)178
Rank in state#695 of 938
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density539/sq mi
Coordinates38.9792, -92.9920

🗺️ Map of Blackwater