Glenaire, Missouri facts for kids
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Glenaire, Missouri
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Location of Glenaire, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 539 |
| • Density | 1,988.93/sq mi (766.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64068
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-27262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394911 |
Glenaire is a small city in Clay County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 539 people lived there. It is completely surrounded by the city of Liberty.
Long ago, it was known by names like "Interurban Heights" or "Belleview." This was because an "interurban" train, which was like a streetcar connecting towns, ran through the area. It even stopped at a place called the Belleview depot. Glenaire is part of the larger Kansas City area.
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The Story of Glenaire
Glenaire was once a fun resort area. It was located between the cities of Liberty and Claycomo. This resort had a large lake called Urban Lake. The lake was about 14 acres big. People could enjoy many outdoor activities there.
However, in 1945, the dam holding the lake burst. This caused the lake to disappear. A few years later, in 1950, the people living in the area asked the Clay County courts for permission. They wanted their community to become an official village. This is how "The Village of Glenaire" was started.
Later, in 1994, Glenaire changed its status. It became a "4th class city." This meant it was no longer just a village but a city with more responsibilities and ways to govern itself.
Where is Glenaire?
Glenaire is located in the state of Missouri. It is part of Clay County. The city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Glenaire?
The number of people living in Glenaire has changed over the years. A "census" is like a big count of all the people in a place. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 341 | — | |
| 1970 | 505 | 48.1% | |
| 1980 | 541 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 597 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 553 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 545 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 539 | −1.1% | |
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Looking at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census showed that 545 people lived in Glenaire. These people lived in 220 different homes. About 166 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Glenaire were White (96.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races, or a mix of two or more races. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 31.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (9.1%) or a father (5.9%). About 24.5% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Glenaire was 42.5 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18. About 5.8% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 16.5% of the people were 65 or older. In terms of gender, 47.2% of the population was male and 52.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Glenaire (Misuri) para niños
