Warrensburg, Missouri

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Warrensburg, Missouri
City of Warrensburg
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Johnson County Courthouse
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Nickname: 
The Burg
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Location of Warrensburg, Missouri
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Warrensburg, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°45′47″N93°44′6″W / 38.76306°N 93.73500°W / 38.76306; -93.73500
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Missouri.svg  Missouri
County Johnson
Founded1835
Incorporated1837
Government
  MayorJim Kushner
Area
[1]
  Total9.47 sq mi (24.53 km2)
  Land9.41 sq mi (24.36 km2)
  Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total20,313
  Density2,055.60/sq mi (793.69/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64093
Area code 660
FIPS code 29-77092 [2]
GNIS feature ID0728362 [3]
Website www.warrensburg-mo.com

Warrensburg is a city in and the county seat of Johnson County, Missouri, United States. [4] The population was 20,313 at the 2020 census. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. The city is a college town as it is home to the University of Central Missouri.

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History

Warrensburg was founded in 1835 by European-American settlers John and Martin D. Warren, who gave the town their last name. [5] A post office called Warrensburg has been in operation since 1837. [6]

The phrase "Man's best friend" is based on a famous trial over the killing of Old Drum, a dog who was shot in Warrensburg. [7] In 1958, a statue of Old Drum was erected on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn containing a summation of US Senator George G. Vest's closing speech, “A man’s best friend is his dog.” [8] [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1850 241
1860 982307.5%
1870 2,945199.9%
1880 4,04937.5%
1890 4,70616.2%
1900 4,7240.4%
1910 4,689−0.7%
1920 4,8112.6%
1930 5,1467.0%
1940 5,86814.0%
1950 6,85716.9%
1960 9,68941.3%
1970 13,12535.5%
1980 13,8075.2%
1990 15,24410.4%
2000 16,3407.2%
2010 18,83815.3%
2020 20,3137.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [10] [11]

The current mayor is Jim Kushner. [12]

Race and ethnicity
Racial

Composition

2017 2010 2000
Non-Hispanic

White

81.0%85.3%86.9%
Black or African

American

8.0%7.5%6.46%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%3.1%2.44%
Asian2.9%2.8%2.79%
American Indian1.1%0.5%0.64%
Pacific Islander0.1%0.2%0.14%
Other0.2%0.7%0.78%

2020 census

The 2020 United States census [13] counted 20,313 people, 7,398 households, and 3,418 families in Warrensburg. The population density was 2,054.9 per square mile (793.8/km2). There were 8,202 housing units at an average density of 871.6 per square mile (336.7/km2). The racial makeup was 79.07% (15,290) white, 7.78% (1,504) black or African-American, 0.55% (106) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.7% (522) Asian, 0.58% (112) Pacific Islander, 1.41% (272) from other races, and 7.92% (1,531) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.5% (924) of the population.

Of the 7,398 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18; 33.7% were married couples living together; 34.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 34.5% consisted of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.

19.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 33.6% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey [14] estimates show that the median household income was $48,306 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,061) and the median family income was $73,995 (+/- $4,609). Males had a median income of $23,972 (+/- $2,489) versus $14,801 (+/- $2,763) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $18,108 (+/- $3,142). Approximately, 7.7% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 12.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census [15] of 2010, there were 18,838 people, 6,803 households, and 3,400 families living in the city. The population density was 2,128.6 inhabitants per square mile (821.9/km2). There were 7,450 housing units at an average density of 841.8 per square mile (325.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 7.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 6,803 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 23.7 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 36.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 15% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 16,340 people, 5,951 households, and 3,035 families living in the city. The population density was 1,938.5 inhabitants per square mile (748.5/km2). There were 6,380 housing units at an average density of 756.9 per square mile (292.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90% White, 6.46% African American, 0.64% Native American, 2.79% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.

There were 3,951 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 36.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,332, and the median income for a family was $45,845. Males had a median income of $30,354 versus $22,154 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,714. About 13.6% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public elementary and secondary schools in Warrensburg are part of the Warrensburg R-VI School District. The district includes four elementary schools for grades preschool through fifth grade. Maple Grove and Ridgeview Elementary schools are for grades preschool through second grade while Martin Warren and Sterling elementary schools house students in grades three through five. Warrensburg Middle School serves students in grades six through eight and Warrensburg High School is for grades nine through 12. The district also operates the Reese Education Center, which houses the Gateway Alternative School and the district's special needs and gifted education programs. The Warrensburg Area Career Center specializes in vocational education for high school-aged students in Warrensburg and Johnson County. [16]

The city is also home of the University of Central Missouri (UCM), known as Central Missouri State University until 2006. The university offers programs in 150 areas of study and serves approximately 12,500 students as of 2014.

Warrensburg has a public library, a branch of the Trails Regional Library. [17]

Transportation

Major roads

Air

Other

Media

Newspapers

Television

Radio

  • KWKJ-FM, 98.5FM Operated in Windsor, but headquartered in Warrensburg with a Country format
  • KOKO (AM), 1450 AM Oldies radio along with 98.5 make up WarrensburgRadio.com

Notable people

Warrensburg was mentioned in the 1983 American television movie The Day After , which largely takes place in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. The city was one of the locations considered for the principal filming location and setting before the production team chose Lawrence, Kansas. [19]

Geography

Warrensburg is located at 38°45′47″N93°44′06″W / 38.763101°N 93.734956°W / 38.763101; -93.734956 . [20] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.92 square miles (23.10 km2), of which, 8.85 square miles (22.92 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water. [21]

Climate

Climate data for Warrensburg, Missouri, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)75
(24)
82
(28)
92
(33)
94
(34)
103
(39)
108
(42)
116
(47)
111
(44)
107
(42)
96
(36)
86
(30)
75
(24)
116
(47)
Mean maximum °F (°C)63.3
(17.4)
68.8
(20.4)
77.3
(25.2)
84.0
(28.9)
87.6
(30.9)
93.6
(34.2)
98.0
(36.7)
98.0
(36.7)
92.5
(33.6)
85.6
(29.8)
73.3
(22.9)
66.2
(19.0)
99.6
(37.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)40.4
(4.7)
45.1
(7.3)
56.7
(13.7)
67.2
(19.6)
76.4
(24.7)
85.0
(29.4)
89.8
(32.1)
88.8
(31.6)
81.3
(27.4)
69.4
(20.8)
55.9
(13.3)
44.7
(7.1)
66.7
(19.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)29.4
(−1.4)
33.6
(0.9)
44.4
(6.9)
54.8
(12.7)
64.9
(18.3)
73.9
(23.3)
78.3
(25.7)
76.8
(24.9)
68.4
(20.2)
56.4
(13.6)
44.3
(6.8)
33.9
(1.1)
54.9
(12.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)18.4
(−7.6)
22.2
(−5.4)
32.0
(0.0)
42.3
(5.7)
53.4
(11.9)
62.8
(17.1)
66.8
(19.3)
64.7
(18.2)
55.4
(13.0)
43.4
(6.3)
32.6
(0.3)
23.1
(−4.9)
43.1
(6.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−1.9
(−18.8)
4.1
(−15.5)
14.6
(−9.7)
27.3
(−2.6)
38.2
(3.4)
51.4
(10.8)
58.0
(14.4)
54.8
(12.7)
41.3
(5.2)
28.0
(−2.2)
16.7
(−8.5)
6.3
(−14.3)
−4.4
(−20.2)
Record low °F (°C)−20
(−29)
−26
(−32)
−9
(−23)
16
(−9)
23
(−5)
39
(4)
49
(9)
43
(6)
29
(−2)
18
(−8)
−3
(−19)
−17
(−27)
−26
(−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.18
(30)
1.80
(46)
3.01
(76)
4.32
(110)
5.52
(140)
5.36
(136)
4.91
(125)
4.08
(104)
4.12
(105)
3.31
(84)
2.55
(65)
1.95
(50)
42.11
(1,071)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.9
(2.3)
1.8
(4.6)
0.9
(2.3)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
1.0
(2.5)
5.0
(13)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm)1.9
(4.8)
1.9
(4.8)
1.1
(2.8)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.76)
1.6
(4.1)
3.4
(8.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)3.84.77.910.010.610.27.87.87.07.76.54.088.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)1.41.30.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.20.33.8
Source: NOAA [22] [23]

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