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De Witt, Missouri

De Witt is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. The population was 83 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called De Witt has been in operation since 1842. The community was named for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, of 2010, there were 124 people, 49 households and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 516.7 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 233.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 5.6% African American, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age was 43.7 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, of 2000, there were 120 people, 42 households and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 486.5 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 223.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.67% White, 5.83% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.83% Pacific Islander, and 0.83% from two or more races.

There were 42 households, of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.27.

28.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.0 males.

The median household income was $28,500 and the median family income was $29,167. Males had a median income of $19,375 compared with $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,030. There were no families and 6.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Hale, Missouri

Hale is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. The population was 375 at the 2020 census.

History
Hale was platted in 1833. The community was named after John P. Hale, a state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $24,625, and the median income for a family was $45,250. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,790. About 9.5% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 419 people, 176 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 698 people per square mile). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 348 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, and 2.4% from two or more races. American Indian or Alaskan Native of any race were .5% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% were male householders with no wife present, 10.2% were female householders with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 34.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 19 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years.

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Norborne, Missouri

Norborne is a city in southwest Carroll County, Missouri, United States. The population was 634 at the 2020 census.

Norborne was founded in 1868 by Norborne B. Coates, a civil engineer for the railroad. The town has numerous small businesses but is mostly an agricultural community. Norborne is the self-proclaimed Soybean Capital of the World and holds a Soybean Festival every year during the weekend of the second Saturday in August.

Geography
Norborne is located on Missouri Route 10 approximately ten miles west-southwest of Carrollton and 15 miles east of Richmond in adjacent Ray County. The Missouri River is five miles to the south.

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Wabash railroads both pass through the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 708 people, 306 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density was 1089.2 PD/sqmi. There were 367 housing units at an average density of 564.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 306 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 805 people, 358 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,285.0 PD/sqmi. There were 404 housing units at an average density of 644.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.16% White, 3.60% African American and 1.24% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 358 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $31,488. Males had a median income of $24,821 versus $18,393 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,526. About 11.1% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

History
Norborne was laid out in 1868. The community was named after one of its founders, Norborne B. Coates. A post office called Norborne has been in operation since 1869.

The Farmers Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Notable People
Bob Walkenhorst - Musician, lead of the Kansas City-based rock band The Rainmakers (band)

Education
Public education in Norborne is administered by the Norborne R-VIII School District.

Norborne has a lending library, the Norborne Public Library.

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Tina, Missouri

Tina is a village in northeast Carroll County, Missouri, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census.

History
Tina was laid out in 1892, and named after Tina Gilchrist, the daughter of a railroad official. A post office called Tina has been in operation since 1884.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 157 people, 60 households, and 47 families living in the village. The population density was 490.6 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 221.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 39.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 193 people, 72 households, and 56 families living in the village. The population density was 557.1 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 233.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.48% White, and 0.52% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,167, and the median income for a family was $34,643. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,485. About 5.4% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.2% of those 65 or over.

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Ellsinore, Missouri

Ellsinore is a town in Carter County, Missouri, United States. The 2020 U.S. Census showed Ellsinore with a population of 416.

History
The site of the town of Ellsinore was originally patented on April 15, 1857, by Robert Patterson just two years before Carter County was organized. The land was later sold to a Mr. Cook, who in October 1876, sold the land to Charles Hearin. Charles Hearin cleared the land and raised corn and pumpkins on it. In 1888 Charles Hearin gave the Houck Railroad a right of way across his land, laid out the town, and built a railroad depot on the south side of the creek.

On March 2, 1889, the Current Local printed the following: “Over in the kingdom of Carter, on the land of the Cape Girardeau and Southwestern Railroad (Houck Railroad), at a point eleven miles distant from Williamsville, there is in process of evolution a little town bearing the name of Ellsinore …”

It is not exactly certain how the town came to be called Ellsinore, but the most widely accepted story is that Mr. Brooks, the chief engineer of the Houck Railroad, named the town after Elsinore Castle in Denmark, the setting of William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The post office however added an extra “l” making the spelling “Ellsinore.”

In 1888 John Carr opened the first store in Ellsinore which catered largely to the men who were building the railroad.

In early 1889 the Ellsinore Post Office was established, Silace Pace being its first postmaster.

In 1889 William Crommer and Bob Evans began operating a sawmill at Ellsinore, buying up most of the timber in the area that had not already been bought up by the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company. After passing through a number of hands it finally closed down in 1903 and the equipment moved to Kelley Fork in Wayne County.

In 1891 the first school was organized in Ellsinore. It consisted of a one-room school building and a two-room L-shaped building. Almost all the equipment was home made and the entire library consisted of a single very old copy of Webster's dictionary. The school was located near where the old water tower is located.

In 1895 the Ellsinore Hotel, run by Mamie Seats, was built and began operations.

In 1904 E. P. Queen and S. F. Jackson started up a new sawmill at Ellsinore. It was sold to the Store and Timber Company in 1908, which soon after went bankrupt.

In 1904 W. E. Condray and Clarence Crites began the Carter County Canning Company (4C Brand) in Ellsinore, but the business folded in 1907 largely due to a lack of interest.

In 1907 the Bank of Ellsinore was established. The bank was robbed on August 14, 1918, but no arrests were ever made. The Bank of Ellsinore closed its doors in 1930.

In 1912 the Ellsinore, Crommer Town, Lower Ten Mile, Upper Ten Mile, Hogan Hollow, White's Mill and Freeland school districts consolidated for the purpose of creating a high school.

In 1912 after passing through a number of owners the Ellsinore Hotel burned, and a new structure, the Seats Hotel, was built on the lot in 1913.

In 1913/14 the Ellsinore High School was accredited by the State Department of Education.

In 1918 “The Ellsinore News” began publication. Its name was later changed to “The Carter County News.” The newspaper folded in 1926.

In 1919 a new school building, a two-story brick structure, was built on the south side of town on the site where the school currently stands.

In 1920 the Farmers State Bank was established. Financial difficulty forced it to close its doors in 1924.

In 1937 the Ellsinore School was rebuilt with WPA labor.

In 1938 the Ellsinore Post Office became the first office for Ozark Border Electric Cooperative and its postmaster, P.G. Wingo became the cooperative's first board president.

On April 13, 1939, a ceremonial first pole for Ozark Border Electric Cooperative was raised behind the Ellsinore Post Office.

Geography
Ellsinore is located on Missouri Route V approximately one mile north of US Route 60. It is approximately 14 miles east-southeast of Van Buren and within the Mark Twain National Forest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land.

Notable Locations

The Alcorn Corner House - At the North side of town by the Headstart building. Is one of the oldest buildings in the town, built around 1904. The name is derived from Lafayette and Alice Alcorn who farmed the property from about 1906 until retirement in 1943. It was later owned by Virgie Alcorn Evans.

2 Historical bridges - one In town that is part of Main Street and one connecting CR330 to town.

The Pioneer Museum - On Main Street, after the first bridge.

Royal Oak Charcoal - on county road 330 off highway 60

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 446 people, 190 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 910.2 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 459.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.10% White, 0.45% Native American, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 190 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.6% male and 57.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 363 people, 162 households, and 99 families residing in the city. The population density was 830.7 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 421.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.07% White, 0.55% Native American, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 162 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,143, and the median income for a family was $27,188. Males had a median income of $26,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,444. About 10.6% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Ellsinore is administered by East Carter County R-Ii School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school and East Carter Co. R-II High School.

The town has a lending library, a branch of the Carter County Library.

Notable people

 * Melvin Eugene Carnahan (1934 – 2000), Governor of Missouri from 1993 to 2000
 * Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan (1897 – 1968), member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years

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Grandin, Missouri

Grandin is a city in Carter County, Missouri, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.

History
Grandin was platted in 1910 on the site of the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company's company town which dates back to the late 1880s. The community was named after E. B. Grandin, a businessperson in the local lumber industry. A post office has been in operation at Grandin since 1887.

Twenty-four individual buildings, the Mill Pond, and the Sixth Street Historic District were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Geography
Grandin is located at 36.82976°N, -90.82342°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 243 people, 102 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 607.5 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 302.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.59% White and 0.41% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.06% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 236 people, 90 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 592.2 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 298.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.88% White, 1.27% Native American, and 0.85% from two or more races.

There were 90 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,844, and the median income for a family was $22,500. Males had a median income of $20,417 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,497. About 24.2% of families and 28.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.1% of those 65 or over.

Education
Grandin has a lending library, a branch of the Carter County Library.

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Van Buren, Missouri

Van Buren is a city in Carter County, Missouri, United States. It is the county seat and largest city in Carter County. Van Buren was founded in 1833 as the county seat of Ripley County and was named after then Vice President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. In 1859, Van Buren became a part of the newly created Carter County and was subsequently selected to be the county seat. The 2020 U.S. Census showed Van Buren with a population of 747.

History
In 1833, a commission appointed to choose a site for the county seat of Ripley County selected a site 1/2 mi west and across Current River from the present location of Van Buren. They named the new county seat Van Buren after the then Vice President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. A courthouse was built and a small city grew up around it. The city had one small general merchandise store run by a man named Shaw and a water powered grist mill owned by John George.

Van Buren remained the county seat of Ripley County until 1847, when the county seat was moved south to the town of Doniphan. After removing the county seat to Doniphan, the town declined until only three or four families remained.

On March 10, 1859, Van Buren became part of the newly created Carter County, and on April 4 of that year, Van Buren was selected to be the county seat of Carter County.

In 1867 the present site of Van Buren, located about 1/2 mi east and across the river from the original site, was purchased from Zimri A. Carter. 50 acre of land were purchased from Zimri A. Carter for $475 and the deed was given to Carter County commissioner James Snider. Even before the new city site was fully laid out, the first building to be built was a log courthouse located somewhat west of the current courthouse.

In 1874, the Vidette, a newspaper published by Dr. McDonald, began a brief run of only a few months before it folded. In 1876, another newspaper, the Times, published by Tom Brown and James Moseley, was published until 1884, at which time it was merged with the Current Local, which was established by Clay Moseley that same year, and which is now Carter County's only locally published newspaper.

In 1893–94, the first bridge to cross the Current River was built at Van Buren at a total cost of $4,500. It was a suspension bridge and a toll of 5 cents per person and 15 cents for a team and wagon was charged for crossing it.

In 1901 the Carter County Bank, later known as the Carter County State Bank, was instituted in Van Buren.

In 1907, the company of Pitman and Henry began a motorboat passenger service up and down the Current River between Van Buren and Doniphan.

Sometime after 1907 the lines of the Willow Springs Local Long Distance Phone Company reached Van Buren bringing phone service to Van Buren.

In 1909, a structural steel bridge was built across the Current River at a total cost of approximately $9,000. This bridge was destroyed by a flood in 1915. The bridge was rebuilt at a cost of $15,000 and served the community until 1926, when a new $200,000 bridge was completed. Route 16, later to become U.S. Highway 60, crossed this bridge.

In 1927, electricity first came to Van Buren. The electricity was produced by a generator plant at Van Buren until 1934, at which time electricity generated by plants at Joplin and Lebanon was brought into the city.

Geography
Van Buren is located in northern Carter County at the intersection of US Route 60 and Missouri Route 103. It is on the Current River and adjacent to the Mark Twain National Forest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.00 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 819 people, 362 households, and 197 families living in the city. The population density was 409.5 PD/sqmi. There were 431 housing units at an average density of 215.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.9% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 362 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.3% male and 55.7% female.

The median household income in town as of 2012 estimates was $25,958. The median family income in town was $43,333. Married couples median income was $42,250. Nonfamily median household income was $18,555.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 845 people, 390 households, and 223 families living in the town. The population density was 422.6 PD/sqmi. There were 440 housing units at an average density of 220.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.69% White, 0.36% African American, 0.83% Native American, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 390 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,766, and the median income for a family was $31,154. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $17,981 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,061. About 17.7% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.3% of those under age 18 and 25.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Van Buren R-I School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Van Buren High School.

Van Buren has a lending library, a branch of the Carter County Library.

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Archie, Missouri

Archie is a city in southern Cass County, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area within the United States. The population was 1,268 at the 2020 census.

History
Archie was platted in 1880, and named after Archie Talmadge, the son of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Archie since 1880.

On August 10, 1932, a meteorite fell near Archie that received national attention. A fragment is on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. The name of the meteorite is "Archie".

Geography
Archie is located just north of the southern border of the county on Missouri Route A one-half mile west of U.S. Route 71. Harrisonville is 11 miles to the north along Route 71. The South Grand River flows past about 3/4 of a mile to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 sqmi, of which 1.16 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,170 people, 441 households, and 317 families living in the city. The population density was 1008.6 PD/sqmi. There were 485 housing units at an average density of 418.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 441 households, of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 890 people, 360 households, and 249 families living in the city. The population density was 868.8 PD/sqmi. There were 390 housing units at an average density of 380.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, 0.79% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 360 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% 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 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $42,404. Males had a median income of $37,583 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,051. About 3.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Archie (Cass County R-V) School District is the local school district. It operates a PreK-12 system that largely sits on one site, including the elementary and middle school, and Archie High School. The district's athletics "dome" serves as the community storm shelter. The outdoor Athletics Complex sits approximately one-mile west of the main district site.

Archie has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.

Arts and culture
Archie is the home of the Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association (MSTPA). Within the past five years, Archie has just recently added a Dollar General just off the highway.

Archie hosts the longest running high school basketball tournament in the state, which is nearing the 90th year.

The War Veterans Memorial is an obelisk monument that pays homage to veteran soldiers, specifically those who had served during wartime and in defense of the country. Developed and erected between 2003-2005 by the local Boy Scout troop, community youth committee. It was designed and project managed by JD Leathers, and paid for by donations from the local community.

Notable people

 * Vicky Hartzler, former Member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 4th Congressional District 2011–2023
 * Oad Swigart, baseball player
 * Glenn Wright, major league baseball player; shortstop with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Belton, Missouri

Belton is a city in northwestern Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 23,953 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

History
Belton was platted in 1871. The city was likely named for surveyor Capt. Marcus Lindsey Belt. A post office called Belton has been in operation since 1872.

Geography
Belton is located in northwest Cass County and is four miles from the Missouri-Kansas border. The city is on Missouri Route 58 west of I-49/U.S. Route 71. Raymore lies four miles to the east, Peculiar is seven miles to the southeast along Route 71 and Grandview is five miles to the north in Jackson County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.32 sqmi, of which 14.25 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 23,953 people, 9,076 households, and 6,470 families in Belton. The population density was 1,682.1 per square mile (649.1/km$2$). There were 9,449 housing units at an average density of 663.6 per square mile (256.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 76.83% (18,402) white, 8.05% (1,928) black or African-American, 0.58% (139) Native American, 1.08% (259) Asian, 0.22% (53) Pacific Islander, 3.49% (835) from other races, and 9.76% (2,337) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.6% (2,035) of the population.

Of the 9,076 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.1% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.4% consisted of individuals, with 12.5% having someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.0.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,113) and the median family income $72,003 (+/- $6,020). Males had a median income of $44,234 (+/- $4,453) versus $31,825 (+/- $3,105) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,555 (+/- $2,205). Approximately, 8.5% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2013, there were 23,175 people, 8,623 households, and 6,083 families living in the city. The population density was 1622.2 PD/sqmi. There were 9,440 housing units at an average density of 662.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.7% White, 6.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 8,623 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,730 people, 7,945 households, and 5,807 families living in the city. The population density was 1,622.2 PD/sqmi. There were 8,411 housing units at an average density of 627.9 /sqmi.

The racial makeup of the city was 91.95% White, 3.85% Black, 0.60% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.69% of the population.

There were 7,945 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.15.

The population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,581, and the median income for a family was $51,268. Males had a median income of $35,518 versus $25,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,572. About 6.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Largest employers
According to the city's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Education
Belton School District #124 includes most of Belton. It operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Belton High School.

A portion of eastern Belton is in the Raymore-Peculiar School District.

Belton has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.

Notable people

 * Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (parents moved to community when he was adult but he is buried in Belton)
 * Emmett Dalton, of the bank-robbing Dalton Gang
 * Ben Hardaway, storyboard artist, animator, voice actor, gagman, writer, and director during the Golden Age of American animation.
 * Kevin Hern, businessman and member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 1st congressional district
 * Carrie Nation, leader of temperance movement
 * Tate Stevens, 2012 winner of The X Factor
 * Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States.
 * Brad St. Louis, played 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.

Sister Cities

 * Manzanillo, Mexico
 * Selkirk, Canada

title: Belton, Missouri


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Cleveland, Missouri

Cleveland is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 661 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Cleveland was originally called Maxwell, and under the latter name was platted in 1891 by Thomas T. Maxwell. The present name is after President Grover Cleveland. A post office called Cleveland has been in operation since 1891.

Geography
Cleveland is located at 38.67583°N, -94.59528°W (38.675829, -94.595229).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 sqmi, of which 1.48 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 661 people, 250 households, and 196 families living in the city. The population density was 446.6 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 175.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 250 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 592 people, 212 households, and 165 families living in the city. The population density was 377.1 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 144.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.45% White, 0.17% African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.84% Asian, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 212 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,722, and the median income for a family was $56,000. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $26,346 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,064. About 5.2% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Creighton, Missouri

Creighton is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 327 at the 2020 census. It is 57 miles south southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Community

 * Public education in Creighton is administered by the Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Sherwood High School. All three schools share 1 facility, located on the North side of MO-7 Highway across from downtown Creighton.
 * Creighton maintains one USPS full service location as well as a City Hall building for public works and city documents.
 * The compact, rural hub has been home to a number of small businesses for well over a century. The oldest continually operating business is Sherwood Community Bank, and it was originally incorporated in 1902 as Farmer's & Merchant's (of Creighton).

History
Creighton was platted in 1855, and named after John B. Creighton, a pioneer citizen. A post office called Creighton has been in operation since 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 327 people, 139 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 997.1 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 457.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 1.2% African American, .6% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander,1.7% Native American, and 5.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 139 households, of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 30.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 19.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 12.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 349 people, 142 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 997.1 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 457.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 2.0% African American, 1.7% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population. There were 142 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 322 people, 128 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 1,086.7 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 465.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.31% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 128 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,071, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $41,000 versus $19,479 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,369. About 8.9% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

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East Lynne, Missouri

East Lynne is a city in eastern Cass County, Missouri The population was 303 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States.

History
East Lynne was platted in 1871. The city took its name from the novel East Lynne by Ellen Wood. A post office has been in operation at East Lynne since 1871.

Geography
East Lynne is located six miles east of Harrisonville on Missouri Route K. The site is on the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad and the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway lines. Gunn City is three miles to the east along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas line. Camp Branch flows past the north side of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 107 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 918.2 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 348.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 300 people, 107 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 1,066.9 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 409.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.67% White, 0.67% Native American, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,472, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,055. About 2.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.

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Freeman, Missouri

Freeman is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 482 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Freeman was platted in 1871, and named after a railroad official. A post office called Freeman has been in operation since 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, of which 0.86 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 482 people, 178 households, and 125 families living in the city. The population density was 560.5 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 178 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 521 people, 172 households, and 142 families living in the city. The population density was 1,121.2 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 400.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.19% African American, 1.34% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 172 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,339, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,450. About 5.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Garden City, Missouri

Garden City is a city in southeast Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,642 at the 2010 census. The city lies within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Garden City was platted in 1885, and so named on account of the fertile soil near the town site. A post office called Garden City has been in operation since 1875.

The O'Bannon Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Geography
Garden City is located along Missouri Route 35. The headwaters of Panther Creek arise just southeast of the location.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.51 sqmi, of which 2.47 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,629 people, with the median age being 36.5 and a median household income of $55,150. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Garden City, MO grew from 1,345 to 1,506, a 12% increase. White (non-Hispanic) is the largest ethnic group in the city with a percentage of 86.3. In 2020, there were 9.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.3k people) in Garden City, MO than any other race or ethnicity. None of the households in Garden City, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. In 2020, the median property value in Garden City, MO was $114,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%. Most people in Garden City, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Garden City, MO was 2 cars per household.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,642 people, 650 households, and 436 families residing in the city. The population density was 664.8 PD/sqmi. There were 721 housing units at an average density of 291.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 650 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,500 people, 595 households, and 399 families residing in the city. The population density was 869.0 PD/sqmi. There were 630 housing units at an average density of 365.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 0.20% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.33% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 595 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,461, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $31,848 versus $20,486 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,695. About 7.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Garden City is administered by the Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Sherwood High School.

Garden City has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.

Garden City Fire Protection District
The Garden City Fire Protection District was founded and chartered by the residents of the district and State of Missouri in 1972 after the fire service had been provided by a fire association since the 1800s. The fire district was an all volunteer department until July 2001 when it hired its first full-time employee.

The GCFPD protects more than 94 square miles of land. The district is currently protected by two fire stations, located at 300 Main Street, in Garden City. Station 2 located in Dayton, MO

Currently, the Department employs 15 part-time personnel and has 15 volunteer personnel. The Department is staffed 24 hours per day and operates an EMS unit that is cross staffed to operate fire apparatus. GCFPD has numerous apparatus, a 2016 and 2017 EMS unit (EMS 95 & 96), a 2018 Spartan Engine (E96) and a two-seat engine (E92), a 2006 3000 gallon Tanker (T97), a 1996 Ford Brush unit and a 2017 Ford Brush unit (B96 and B91). Brush 96 and Engine 92 are located at station 2.

Finally, the Fire District's fire insurance rating is presently a Class 6 within the city limits. Outside the city limits (without hydrants) it is a Class 9.

Notable people

 * Tyler Farr - Country music singer-songwriter
 * Ewing Kauffman - Businessman who founded Marion Laboratories and the first owner of the Kansas City Royals

title: Garden City, Missouri


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Gunn City, Missouri

Gunn City is a village in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 118 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Gunn City was platted in 1871. It was named for O. B. Gunn, an engineer of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad.

A famous vigilante action took place in Gunn City on April 23, 1872, that came to be called the "Gunn City Massacre." Outraged by a swindle by certain officials of a company building a rail line to Santa Fe, local citizens reacted by trapping the perpetrators on a train and shooting them dead.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 118 people, 34 households, and 27 families living in the village. The population density was 1475.0 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 89.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 8.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.6% were non-families. 5.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.56.

The median age in the village was 33 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 85 people, 32 households, and 24 families living in the village. The population density was 1,054.6 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 409.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 32 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 15.6% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $11,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,144. There were 18.8% of families and 22.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Harrisonville, Missouri

Harrisonville is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,121 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cass County. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Harrisonville was founded in 1837 upon land donated to Cass County by Congress for county purposes, and was named for Congressman Albert G. Harrison, who was instrumental in obtaining the land grant. The area suffered greatly during the American Civil War, though Harrisonville was one of the few places exempted in Union General Thomas Ewing's General Order No. 11 (1863), which ordered the depopulation of three entire Missouri counties and part of a fourth.

In 1972, Harrisonville was the site of escalating tensions between a handful of mostly Vietnam veterans and town elders, which culminated in a brief rampage by 25-year-old Charlie "Ootney" Simpson. In the town square, in plain view of onlookers, he killed two police officers and a bystander before shooting himself. The victims were officers Donald Marler and Francis Wirt and local businessman Orville Allen. His motivation turned out to be personal, not political; he had saved money to buy a farm, but the seller had recently backed out of the deal, and Simpson had used the money to bail his friends out of jail.

The Robert A. Brown House, Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A May 2017 report from Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway gave the city the lowest possible rating of "poor," citing complex, often overlapping tax districts, contracts awarded without appropriate bidding processes and overuse of money pulled from restricted funds.

Geography
Harrisonville is located in central Cass County at the intersection of U.S. 71, Missouri Route 2 and Missouri Route 7.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.01 sqmi, of which 9.88 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 10,121 people, 3,963 households, and 2,368 families in Harrisonville. The population density was 1,024.4 per square mile (395.4/km$2$). There were 4,381 housing units at an average density of 443.4 per square mile (171.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.02% (9,010) white, 1.54% (156) black or African-American, 0.6% (61) Native American, 0.66% (67) Asian, 0.07% (7) Pacific Islander, 1.54% (156) from other races, and 6.56% (664) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.6% (267) of the population.

Of the 3,963 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 33.6% consisted of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

22.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $49,920 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,005) and the median family income was $59,545 (+/- $11,932). Males had a median income of $35,587 (+/- $9,041) versus $25,156 (+/- $7,527) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,395 (+/- $5,263). Approximately, 11.0% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,019 people, 3,854 households, and 2,516 families living in the city. The population density was 1014.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,144 housing units at an average density of 419.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 3,854 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,946 people, 3,457 households, and 2,302 families living in the city. The population density was 1,035.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,646 housing units at an average density of 421.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 0.97% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 3,457 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median household income was $39,498, and the median family income was $47,761. Males had a median income of $31,931 versus $22,416 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,280. About 4.7% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Harrisonville R-IX School District is the local school district. It operates an Early Childhood Center, two elementary schools, one middle school, Harrisonville High School, and Cass Career Center.

Harrisonville has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.

Notable people

 * Robert C. Bell, United States federal judge.
 * Angelica Bridges, actress, model and singer.
 * Delmer Brown, Japanologist
 * Lash E. Gideon, a minstrel performer and manager who played the cornet and his wife Zarilda lived in Harrisonville
 * Vicky Hartzler, Member of the US House Of Representatives For Missouri's 4th District.
 * Chris Koster, 41st Attorney General of Missouri
 * Edward Capehart O'Kelley, The man who killed Robert Ford, who killed Jesse James.

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Lake Winnebago, Missouri

Lake Winnebago is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,131 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.72 sqmi, of which 2.28 sqmi is land and 0.44 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,131 people, 456 households, and 378 families living in the city. The population density was 496.1 PD/sqmi. There were 496 housing units at an average density of 217.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 456 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.1% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 50.9 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.3% were from 25 to 44; 39.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 902 people, 350 households, and 289 families living in the city. The population density was 478.6 PD/sqmi. There were 359 housing units at an average density of 190.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.11% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 350 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 38.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $78,478, and the median income for a family was $87,150. Males had a median income of $56,500 versus $37,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $41,891. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Much of Lake Winnebago is in Raymore-Peculiar School District, while other parts are in Lee's Summit R-VII School District. The comprehensive high school of the former is Raymore-Peculiar High School.

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Peculiar, Missouri

Peculiar is a city in Cass County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 4,608 at the 2010 census. The town motto is "Where the 'odds' are with you."

History
Early settlers of the town came to Western Missouri by riverboat from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Peculiar also had families coming from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. On July 29, 1868, the county surveyor, Robert Cass, platted Peculiar and was filed as "The Town of Peculiar".

There are at least two versions of the story on how Peculiar received its name. The first involves the community's first postmaster, Edgar Thomson. His first choice for a town name, "Excelsior," was rejected because it already existed in Atchison County, Missouri. Several other choices were also rejected. The story goes that the annoyed Thomson wrote to the Postmaster General himself to complain saying, among other things, "We don't care what name you give us so long as it is sort of 'peculiar'." Thomson submitted the name "Peculiar" and the name was approved. The post office was established on June 22, 1868.

In an alternate version, according to Missouri folklorist Margot Ford McMillen, early settlers were searching for a location to farm. As they cleared a small rise and looked below, one remarked "Well that's peculiar! It's the very place I saw in a vision back in Connecticut." The land was purchased and eventually a village sprang up on it, which was named "Peculiar".

Peculiar incorporated as a village in the 1890s and became a fourth class city of the state of Missouri in 1953.

The city celebrated its centenary in July 1968. The celebrations continued for nine days and included an antique show and sale, a Lions Club championship rodeo, and an open class Western horse show.

Government
Peculiar is governed by a Mayor–council government system. The mayor is elected to a two-year term. The town council, called the Board of Aldermen, is composed of six members. Two members are elected from each of the three wards in the city. One alderman is elected each year for each ward to serve a two-year term.

Geography
Peculiar is located adjacent to U.S. Route 71 and the Burlington Northern Railway. Old Peculiar lies one mile to the east along the banks of the East Fork East Branch South Grand River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.45 sqmi, of which 8.41 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,608 people, 1,704 households, and 1,268 families living in the city. The population density was 547.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,816 housing units at an average density of 215.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 2.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 1,704 households, of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,604 people, 953 households, and 730 families living in the city. The population density was 744.8 PD/sqmi. There were 983 housing units at an average density of 281.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, 0.27% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 953 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,769, and the median income for a family was $48,534. Males had a median income of $36,921 versus $27,885 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,104. About 5.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Peculiar is administered by Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.

Peculiar has a public library, the 	Peculiar Branch library.

Music
In 2022, folksinger Willi Carlisle created an album titled Peculiar, Missouri; referencing the town of Peculiar, with one song mentioning a local Walmart and its "hideous halogen bulbs" in the general area of the same name.

Notable people

 * Pete Brewster, football end, coach, and collegiate football and basketball player
 * Carson Coffman, AFL player
 * Chase Coffman, NFL tight end
 * Paul Coffman, NFL player
 * Brutus Hamilton, decathlete and track and field coach
 * Tonya Knight, bodybuilder
 * Austin Petersen, writer, political activist, commentator, and broadcaster
 * Tate Stevens, country music artist

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Pleasant Hill, Missouri

Pleasant Hill is a city in Cass and Jackson counties, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,777 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Pleasant Hill is home for the National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Missouri office, which serves 37 counties in northern and western Missouri and seven counties in extreme east-central Kansas.

History
Pleasant Hill was platted in 1844 by William Wright and was recorded as the "Original Town of Pleasant Hill." Wright and Methodist circuit rider William Ferrell operated a mercantile store. The original location was on a ridge near Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The community was named after its "pleasant situation on an elevated prairie". Wright also operated a 3-story tavern that was marked by a 12-foot high beacon atop a pole. It was an overnight stop for stagecoaches between Lexington, Missouri and Fort Scott, Kansas.

During the American Civil War and the run-up to it in the 1860s, Pleasant Hill was bitterly divided between the factions and was subject to numerous bushwhacking incidents. The most notable incidents involved the congregations of the Christian and Presbyterian churches which were built side by side on High Street. The Presbyterian Church was burnt in the process. In 1863 all residents in the area were forced to move from the community in General Order No. 11 (1863).

In 1865 after residents were able to return the city center moved one mile southwest down the hill to the railhead of the Pacific Railroad (the original town site is still within the city limits, however the area is now called "Old Town"). The new city center was lower than the original and adjoins Big Creek.

The Pleasant Hill Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

The Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum, outside that district, but in a building that incorporates elements of other historic buildings, is a museum covering the town's history.

In 2016 the former Pacific Railroad line (which was later owned by the Rock Island Railroad) was converted to the western terminus of the 47-mile-long Rock Island Trail State Park (Missouri) and connects the Rails to Trails to the 240-mile-long Katy Trail State Park.

Geography
Pleasant Hill is located in northeastern Cass County at the intersection of Missouri routes 7 and 58 approximately ten miles north-northeast of Harrisonville. Lee's Summit is ten miles to the northwest in adjacent Jackson County. Big Creek flows past the west margin of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.18 sqmi, of which 8.01 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 8,777 people, 3,147 households, and 2,216 families in Pleasant Hill. The population density was 1,087.6 per square mile (420.0/km$2$). There were 3,251 housing units at an average density of 402.9 per square mile (155.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.08% (7,906) white, 0.66% (58) black or African-American, 0.59% (52) Native American, 0.38% (33) Asian, 0.08% (7) Pacific Islander, 1.11% (97) from other races, and 7.11% (624) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.0% (260) of the population.

Of the 3,147 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18; 55.5% were married couples living together; 24.7% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 21.7% consisted of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2.

27.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 87.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $72,630 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,892) and the median family income was $84,000 (+/- $8,503). Males had a median income of $51,656 (+/- $6,157) versus $28,349 (+/- $6,596) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,771 (+/- $3,546). Approximately, 8.1% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,113 people, 2,959 households, and 2,196 families living in the city. The population density was 1012.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of 395.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 2,959 households, of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 5,582 people, 2,070 households and 1,509 families living in the city. The population density was 1,242.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,202 housing units at an average density of 490.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.55% White, 0.21% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.

There were 2,070 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.

Age distribution was 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median household income was $48,915, and the median family income was $52,799. Males had a median income of $40,394 versus $24,985 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,623. About 4.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Pleasant Hill is the strongest contributor to the Pleasant Hill R-3 School District, which also includes students from the surrounding areas of Strasburg, East Lynne, and portions of unincorporated Cass County.

 * Primary School K-2
 * Pleasant Hill

 * Elementary School (3-4):
 * Pleasant Hill

 * Intermediate School (5-6);
 * Pleasant Hill

 * Middle School (7-8):
 * Pleasant Hill Middle School

 * High School:
 * Pleasant Hill High School

Pleasant Hill has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.

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Raymore, Missouri

Raymore is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States, within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Population estimates recently released by the US Census show that from July of 2022 to July of 2023, Raymore was the fastest growing city in the state and the 66th fastest growing city in the country, with a 4.7% increase in population in one year. Raymore's population estimate is 25,306 as of July 2024. The population was 22,941 at the 2020 census.

History
Raymore was platted in 1874 and incorporated on March 22, 1877. The name Raymore is an amalgamation of the surnames of two railroad men, George Rea and Henry Moore. The Raymore post office has been in operation since 1872.

The Watkins Family Farm Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Government
The City of Raymore follows a City Council-Manager style of government. The mayor is Kristofer P. Turnbow. On September 9, 2014, Jim Feuerborn was administered his oath of office to serve as Raymore's City Manager (after previously serving as the city's Acting City Manager since June, and the city's Assistant City Manager prior to that). The Raymore City Hall is located at 100 Municipal Circle, just south of Missouri Route 58.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.75 sqmi, of which 17.58 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 22,941 people, 8,399 households, and 6,202 families in Raymore. The population density was 1,325.3 per square mile (511.6/km$2$). There were 8,488 housing units at an average density of 490.4 per square mile (189.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.95% (18,111) white, 10.2% (2,339) black or African-American, 0.51% (116) Native American, 1.21% (277) Asian, 0.09% (21) Pacific Islander, 1.55% (355) from other races, and 7.51% (1,722) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.1% (1,327) of the population.

Of the 8,399 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18; 60.5% were married couples living together; 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.4% consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

24.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $86,368 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,901) and the median family income was $99,853 (+/- $4,306). Males had a median income of $52,880 (+/- $6,952) versus $41,750 (+/- $4,113) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $45,620 (+/- $3,115). Approximately, 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those ages 65 or over.

Largest employers
As of July 2024, the largest employers in the city are:

Education
Public education in Raymore is administered by Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.

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Strasburg, Missouri

Strasburg is a city in northeastern Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 141 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Strasburg was originally called Crawford's Fork, and under the latter name was founded in the 1860s. The present name is after the city of Strasbourg (German: Strassburg), then in Germany, but now part of France.

Geography
Strasburg is located on Missouri Route 58 approximately 5.5 miles east of Pleasant Hill. Kingsville in western Johnson County is about five miles to the east on Route 58. Big Creek flows past approximately on mile to the south and its tributary Crawford Creek flows past the east side of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 141 people, 54 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 742.1 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 305.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 54 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.3% male and 44.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 136 people, 51 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 619.6 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 241.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.32% White, 0.74% Native American, and 2.94% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,655. There were 20.0% of families and 30.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.2% of under eighteens and 15.8% of those over 64.

Junior City Council
The Strasburg City Council established the United States' first Junior City Council in 2006, sponsored by City Council member Patricia Ford and strongly supported by Mayor Gregory McClure. In addition, State support came from District 122 Missouri House Representative Mike McGhee, who hosted a meeting with the founding council in its second year. The Council itself is composed of local youth who are elected into office. They focus on municipal issues, just as the official City Council does. Members of City council were as follows: Mayor Greg McClure, Lieutenant Mayor Gary Birge, South Ward Councilman Gary Birge, North Ward Councilman Pat Ford, South Ward Councilman Theresa Brayton, and North Ward Councilman Brian Ross.

title: Strasburg, Missouri