Adrian, Missouri facts for kids
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Adrian, Missouri
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Purple martin capital of the state of Missouri
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Location of Adrian, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bates |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,730 |
| • Density | 1,033.45/sq mi (399.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64720
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-00244 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393885 |
Adrian is a city located in the northern part of Bates County, Missouri, in the United States. It's considered part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,730 people lived here. Adrian is also known as the "Purple Martin Capital" of Missouri!
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History of Adrian
Adrian was officially planned and laid out in 1880. This happened when the Missouri Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area.
There are two ideas about how Adrian got its name. Some people think settlers from Adrian, Michigan, named it. Others believe it was named after Adrian Talmadge, whose father worked for the railroad. A post office has been open in Adrian since 1880.
Geography of Adrian
Adrian is found next to Missouri Route 18. It is also near the west side of US Route 71.
The city of Butler is about nine miles south of Adrian. The town of Archie is about 5.5 miles north.
Adrian covers a total area of about 2.18 square miles (5.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People Living in Adrian (Demographics)
Adrian's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 613 | — | |
| 1900 | 629 | 2.6% | |
| 1910 | 929 | 47.7% | |
| 1920 | 955 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 934 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 868 | −7.1% | |
| 1950 | 905 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,082 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,259 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,484 | 17.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,582 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,780 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,677 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,730 | 3.2% | |
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Adrian's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,677 people living in Adrian. These people lived in 685 households. About 430 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Adrian were White (98.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.9%) had children under 18 living there. About 47.9% of households were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent.
The average age of people in Adrian was 40.3 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18. About 19.8% were 65 or older. There were slightly more females (53.7%) than males (46.3%) in the city.
Fun Things to Do in Adrian (Attractions)
Adrian has a special place called Frontier Village. This village hosts the yearly Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association Gas and Steam Engine Show. It's a great event to see old tractors and machines!
Schools in Adrian
Adrian's public schools are part of the Adrian R-III School District.
- Adrian Elementary School teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Adrian Jr./Sr. High School teaches students from 6th to 12th grade.
The school teams are known as the Blackhawks. The Blackhawk football team won the Missouri Class One Championship in 2002. The boys' track and field team won state championships in 1984 and 1992. The girls' track and field team won a state championship in 1994. In 2016, the varsity girls' basketball team finished second in the state.
Local News in Adrian
Adrian has had a few local newspapers over the years.
- The Adrian Journal was published from 1889 until February 2015.
- The Bates County Messenger started in February 2015. It was published weekly but stopped in April 2017.
Famous People from Adrian
Some well-known people have come from Adrian:
- John Cowdery, a politician from Alaska.
- Howard Maple, a professional baseball player.
- Randy Pike, who used to be a state lawmaker in Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Adrian (Misuri) para niños
