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Gladstone, Missouri
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| City of Gladstone | |
Location of Gladstone, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.09 sq mi (20.94 km2) |
| • Land | 8.08 sq mi (20.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,063 |
| • Density | 3,349.38/sq mi (1,293.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
64118-64119
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-27190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394907 |
| Website | City of Gladstone |
Gladstone is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City. The city is located about 10 to 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City. It is also about 10 to 20 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. In 2020, the city's population was 27,063 people. Gladstone is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
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History of Gladstone
Gladstone was first known as the area of Linden. The people living there voted in November 1952 to officially become a city. They did this to avoid being taken over by Kansas City.
A special park in Gladstone is called the Maple Woods Natural Area. It protects a part of the original forest that used to cover the land. This park is so important that it is a National Natural Landmark. The Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property is another historic site in Gladstone. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
Gladstone's Geography
Gladstone covers a total area of about 8.06 square miles (20.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
The city is connected to nearby North Kansas City and Kansas City by several roads. These include Routes 1 and 283. U.S. Route 169 is also very close to Gladstone's western side. I-29 runs near the southern part of the city.
Gladstone has a mostly rectangular shape. Its borders generally stretch from NE Englewood Road to NE 77th Street (south to north). They also go from N. Jackson Avenue to N. Broadway (east to west). There is a small "panhandle" area that extends south to NW 44th Street. In 2005, a part of this area was given to Gladstone by Kansas City. This was done to include the Gladstone Water Plant within the city limits.
There are also four small towns completely surrounded by Gladstone in the southwest. These are Oakview, Oakwood Park, Oakwood, and Oaks.
Gladstone's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 14,502 | — | |
| 1970 | 23,422 | 61.5% | |
| 1980 | 24,990 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 26,243 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 26,365 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 25,410 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 27,063 | 6.5% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 27,063 people living in Gladstone. There were 11,598 households, which are groups of people living together. About 7,164 of these were families.
Most of the people in Gladstone, about 75.48%, were white. About 8.18% were black or African-American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 8.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.4% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had 2.4 people. The average family had 3.0 people. The median age in Gladstone was 41.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 41.6, and half were older.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Gladstone had 25,410 people. There were 11,182 households. About 6,859 of these were families.
The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was mostly White (85.8%). Other groups included African American (5.2%), Native American (0.6%), Asian (1.7%), and Pacific Islander (0.6%). About 7.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.1% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.27 people. The average family size was 2.86 people. The median age was 41.7 years.
Gladstone's Economy
Gladstone has many businesses that provide jobs for its residents.
Top Employers in Gladstone
Here are some of the biggest employers in Gladstone, based on a 2016 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Wal-Mart | 354 |
| 2 | North Kansas City School District | 335 |
| 3 | Hy-Vee | 280 |
| 4 | City of Gladstone | 196 |
| 5 | Van Chevrolet | 155 |
| 6 | The Home Depot | 117 |
| 7 | McDonald's | 104 |
| 8 | Price Chopper | 66 |
| 9 | Sunsmart Technologies | 12 |
| 10 | QuikTrip | 26 |
Education in Gladstone
The North Kansas City School District serves the Gladstone area. Several elementary schools have students from Gladstone. These include Chapel Hill, Linden West, and Meadowbrook. Some parts of Gladstone also attend Briarcliff, Clardy, and Davidson schools in Kansas City.
Most students in Gladstone go to Antioch Middle School, which is in Gladstone. They then attend Oak Park High School in Kansas City. Students living south of NW Englewood Road go to Northgate Middle School and North Kansas City High School.
Gladstone also has a public library. It is a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library system.
Notable People from Gladstone
- Jason Johnson, a former football player for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Jerry Nolte, an artist and former politician in Missouri.
- Melana Scantlin, who was Miss Missouri USA in 2002 and a star on the TV show Average Joe.
See also
In Spanish: Gladstone (Misuri) para niños
