Orrick, Missouri | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 39°12′48″N94°07′25″W / 39.21333°N 94.12361°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Ray |
Area | |
• Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
• Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 753 |
• Density | 564.04/sq mi (217.83/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 64077 |
Area code | 816 |
FIPS code | 29-54938 [3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2396085 [2] |
Orrick is a town in Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 753 at the 2020 census. [4]
The first community in the area was Albany when it was established by Ely Carter in 1854. When he applied for a post office it was denied because there was another Albany already in the state and he used the name of his wife Ada for the post office but still continued to call the town Albany. [5]
"Bloody Bill" Anderson was killed during the American Civil War during the Battle of Albany on October 24, 1864. [6]
Albany formally incorporated in 1871 however by then St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Star railroad (the Wabash Railroad) laid tracks a mile south in 1868 and 1869 and a new community of Orrick sprung up around them. [5]
Orrick itself was laid out by the railroad and was named in honor of W. W. Orrick who had drawn up the plat. Orrick was incorporated in 1873. [5]
On January 24, 1967, an unusual winter tornado outbreak destroyed the town's high school killing two students. [7]
On May 10, 2014, a severe weather outbreak spawned a tornado just southwest of Orrick. As the tornado was heading towards Orrick it gained strength reaching EF2 intensity as it went through Orrick. [8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 square miles (3.47 km2), all of it land. [9]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 193 | — | |
1890 | 370 | 91.7% | |
1900 | 391 | 5.7% | |
1910 | 435 | 11.3% | |
1920 | 632 | 45.3% | |
1930 | 689 | 9.0% | |
1940 | 666 | −3.3% | |
1950 | 675 | 1.4% | |
1960 | 800 | 18.5% | |
1970 | 883 | 10.4% | |
1980 | 922 | 4.4% | |
1990 | 935 | 1.4% | |
2000 | 889 | −4.9% | |
2010 | 837 | −5.8% | |
2020 | 753 | −10.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [10] |
As of the census [11] of 2010, there were 837 people, 319 households, and 221 families living in the city. The population density was 624.6 inhabitants per square mile (241.2/km2). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 271.6 per square mile (104.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 319 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% 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 3.20.
The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 889 people, 340 households, and 246 families living in the town. The population density was 649.9 inhabitants per square mile (250.9/km2). There were 372 housing units at an average density of 271.9 per square mile (105.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.43% White, 0.67% Native American, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.
There were 340 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $44,205. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $21,198 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,215. About 10.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
The high school football team, the Orrick Bearcats, won Missouri state high school football championships in 1975, 2007 and 2008. [12] [13]
Ray County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,158. Its county seat is Richmond. The county was organized November 16, 1820 and named for John Ray, a Missouri state legislator and member of the first state Constitutional Convention.
Adair is a city in Adair and Guthrie counties of Iowa in the United States. The population was 791 at the 2020 census.
Anita is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, platted in 1869 and incorporated in 1875. The population was 963 at the 2020 census. Lake Anita State Park is located just outside the town.
Kahoka is a city in and the county seat of Clark County, in the northeast tip of Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,961.
Annapolis is a city located in southern Iron County, Missouri, United States. The population was 250 at the 2020 census.
Carl Junction is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,143 at the 2020 census.
Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Laclede County in Missouri. The population was 14,474 at the time of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Laclede County. The Lebanon Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Laclede County.
Cave is a populated place in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5 at the 2010 census. With a 2020 population of 5, it is the 939th largest city in Missouri and the 19481st largest city in the United States. Cave is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by 0.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5 in 2010.
Atlanta is a city in Macon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 379 at the 2020 census.
Newtonia is a village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 199 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. Newtonia was the site of the Battles of Newtonia during the American Civil War. The village contains some Antebellum houses, such as the Mathew H. Ritchey House, as well as a cemetery for Civil War dead. It is a farming community and is immediately adjacent to Stark City, Missouri.
Biehle was a village in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 47 at the 2020 census. The community was founded in 1876 and named after the Biehle family.
Caledonia is a village in southern Washington County, Missouri, United States. The population was 131 at the 2020 census. Caledonia is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Belgrade.
Bradshaw is a village in York County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 273 at the 2010 census.
Russellville is a city in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 778 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Worth is a village in Worth County, Missouri, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.
Northwood is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks." The population was 982 at the 2020 census.
Ionia is a village in northern Benton and southern Pettis counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 88 at the 2010 census.
Bunker is a town in Dent and Reynolds counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 295 at the 2020 census.
Oak Grove is a city in Jackson and Lafayette counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 8,157 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Oakfield is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 767 at the 2000 census. The Village of Oakfield is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Oak Center is also located in the town.