Strasburg, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Strasburg, Missouri
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Location of Strasburg, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 107 |
| • Density | 551.55/sq mi (212.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64090
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-71098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395983 |
Strasburg is a small city located in Cass County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 107 people lived there.
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History of Strasburg
Strasburg was first known as Crawford's Fork. It was founded in the 1860s. The city later changed its name to Strasburg. This new name came from the city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg was in Germany at that time, but it is now part of France.
Geography of Strasburg
Strasburg is found on Missouri Route 58. It is about 5.5 miles east of Pleasant Hill. Another town, Kingsville, is about five miles east on the same road.
Two creeks flow near Strasburg. Big Creek is about one mile to the south. Its smaller stream, Crawford Creek, flows along the east side of the city. The city covers a total area of about 0.19 square miles (0.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Strasburg
The number of people living in Strasburg has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 75 | — | |
| 1910 | 180 | — | |
| 1920 | 171 | −5.0% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 153 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 180 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 213 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 181 | −15.0% | |
| 1980 | 170 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 124 | −27.1% | |
| 2000 | 136 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 141 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 107 | −24.1% | |
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Strasburg Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 141 people. There were 54 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people living in Strasburg were White (100%).
About 35% of households had children under 18. Many were married couples living together. The average age of people in Strasburg was about 35.8 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18.
How Strasburg is Governed
Strasburg has a city government that helps run the town. This includes a Mayor and City Council members. They make decisions for the community.
| Position | Person in Charge |
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| Mayor | Greg McClure |
| Mayor Pro Tem | Sandra |
| North Ward | Sandra / Trent Raysek |
| South Ward | Gary Lee Allen Birge / Perry Allee |
Strasburg's Junior City Council
Strasburg is special because it created the United States' first Junior City Council in 2006. This idea was started by City Council member Patricia Ford and supported by Mayor Gregory McClure. Even a state representative, Mike McGhee, helped the first Junior Council members.
The Junior City Council is made up of young people from the area. They are elected into their roles, just like adult council members. They learn about and work on local issues. This helps them understand how their city works.
See also
In Spanish: Strasburg (Misuri) para niños
