Warrensburg, Missouri | |
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Coordinates: 38°45′47″N 93°44′6″W / 38.76306°N 93.73500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Johnson |
Area | |
• Total | 8.92 sq mi (23.10 km2) |
• Land | 8.85 sq mi (22.92 km2) |
• Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 18,838 |
• Estimate (2012
[3]) | 19,687 |
• Density | 2,128.6/sq mi (821.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 64093 |
Area code | 660 |
FIPS code | 29-77092 [4] |
GNIS feature ID | 0728362 [5] |
Website | www.warrensburg-mo.com |
Warrensburg is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 18,838 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County [6]. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.
Warrensburg was founded in 1856 by settler Martin Warren. One of the elementary schools (Martin Warren Elementary) is named after the town's founder. Warrensburg is close to the site of a horrific Missouri Pacific train wreck that occurred in 1904. An eastbound passenger train collided head-on with a westbound freight, killing 30 people. The passenger train was packed with people en route to St. Louis for the 1904 World's Fair.
The phrase "Man's best friend" is based on a famous trial over the killing of Old Drum, a dog commemorated by a statue in front of the Warrensburg Courthouse.
Warrensburg is located at 38°45′47″N 93°44′06″W / 38.763101°N 93.734956°W. [7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.92 square miles (23.10 km2), of which, 8.85 square miles (22.92 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water. [1]
The current mayor is Jack Vincent.
As of the census [2] of 2010, there were 18,838 people, 6,803 households, and 3,400 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,128.6 inhabitants per square mile (821.9/km2). There were 7,450 housing units at an average density of 841.8 per square mile (325.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 7.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
There were 6,803 households of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 23.7 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 36.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 15% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 16,340 people, 5,951 households, and 3,035 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,938.5 people per square mile (748.4/km²). There were 6,380 housing units at an average density of 756.9 per square mile (292.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90% White, 6.46% African American, 0.64% Native American, 2.79% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.
There were 5,951 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 36.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,332, and the median income for a family was $45,845. Males had a median income of $30,354 versus $22,154 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,714. About 13.6% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
The schools in Warrensburg include the following:
Elementary Schools:
Maple Grove Elementary (Pre K - Grade 2)
Ridge View Elementary (Pre K - Grade 2)
Martin Warren Elementary (3-5)
Sterling Elementary (3-5)
Pre-Secondary and Secondary Schools:
Warrensburg Middle School (WMS) (6-8)
Warrensburg High School (WHS) (9-12)
Alternative School:
Reese Education Center
Gateway Alternative School
Career Center:
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Post-Secondary School:
The University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg was mentioned in the 1983 American Television movie The Day After. [8]
On July 24th 2013, Warrensburg made national news when President Obama visited Warrensburg addressing the economy. [9]
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Warrensburg, Missouri | |
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Coordinates: 38°45′47″N 93°44′6″W / 38.76306°N 93.73500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Johnson |
Area | |
• Total | 8.92 sq mi (23.10 km2) |
• Land | 8.85 sq mi (22.92 km2) |
• Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 18,838 |
• Estimate (2012
[3]) | 19,687 |
• Density | 2,128.6/sq mi (821.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 64093 |
Area code | 660 |
FIPS code | 29-77092 [4] |
GNIS feature ID | 0728362 [5] |
Website | www.warrensburg-mo.com |
Warrensburg is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 18,838 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County [6]. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.
Warrensburg was founded in 1856 by settler Martin Warren. One of the elementary schools (Martin Warren Elementary) is named after the town's founder. Warrensburg is close to the site of a horrific Missouri Pacific train wreck that occurred in 1904. An eastbound passenger train collided head-on with a westbound freight, killing 30 people. The passenger train was packed with people en route to St. Louis for the 1904 World's Fair.
The phrase "Man's best friend" is based on a famous trial over the killing of Old Drum, a dog commemorated by a statue in front of the Warrensburg Courthouse.
Warrensburg is located at 38°45′47″N 93°44′06″W / 38.763101°N 93.734956°W. [7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.92 square miles (23.10 km2), of which, 8.85 square miles (22.92 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water. [1]
The current mayor is Jack Vincent.
As of the census [2] of 2010, there were 18,838 people, 6,803 households, and 3,400 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,128.6 inhabitants per square mile (821.9/km2). There were 7,450 housing units at an average density of 841.8 per square mile (325.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 7.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
There were 6,803 households of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 23.7 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 36.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 15% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 16,340 people, 5,951 households, and 3,035 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,938.5 people per square mile (748.4/km²). There were 6,380 housing units at an average density of 756.9 per square mile (292.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90% White, 6.46% African American, 0.64% Native American, 2.79% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.
There were 5,951 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 36.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,332, and the median income for a family was $45,845. Males had a median income of $30,354 versus $22,154 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,714. About 13.6% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
The schools in Warrensburg include the following:
Elementary Schools:
Maple Grove Elementary (Pre K - Grade 2)
Ridge View Elementary (Pre K - Grade 2)
Martin Warren Elementary (3-5)
Sterling Elementary (3-5)
Pre-Secondary and Secondary Schools:
Warrensburg Middle School (WMS) (6-8)
Warrensburg High School (WHS) (9-12)
Alternative School:
Reese Education Center
Gateway Alternative School
Career Center:
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Post-Secondary School:
The University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg was mentioned in the 1983 American Television movie The Day After. [8]
On July 24th 2013, Warrensburg made national news when President Obama visited Warrensburg addressing the economy. [9]
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