Warrensburg, Missouri facts for kids
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Warrensburg, Missouri
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| City of Warrensburg | ||
Johnson County Courthouse
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| Nickname(s):
The Burg
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Location of Warrensburg, Missouri
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 Warrensburg, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Missouri |
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| County | Johnson | |
| Founded | 1835 | |
| Incorporated | 1837 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.47 sq mi (24.53 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.41 sq mi (24.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) | |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,313 | |
| • Density | 2,055.60/sq mi (793.69/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
64093
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| Area code(s) | 660 | |
| FIPS code | 29-77092 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0728362 | |
| Website | www.warrensburg-mo.com | |
Warrensburg is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, in the United States. It is the main city of Johnson County. In 2020, about 20,313 people lived there. Warrensburg is known as a "college town" because it is home to the University of Central Missouri.
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History of Warrensburg
Warrensburg was started in 1835 by two European-American settlers, John and Martin D. Warren. They named the town after their family. A post office opened in Warrensburg in 1837.
The famous saying "Man's best friend" comes from a trial in Warrensburg. This trial was about a dog named Old Drum who was shot. In 1958, a statue of Old Drum was put up at the Johnson County Courthouse. It has a quote from US Senator George G. Vest's speech: "A man’s best friend is his dog."
People of Warrensburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 241 | — | |
| 1860 | 982 | 307.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,945 | 199.9% | |
| 1880 | 4,049 | 37.5% | |
| 1890 | 4,706 | 16.2% | |
| 1900 | 4,724 | 0.4% | |
| 1910 | 4,689 | −0.7% | |
| 1920 | 4,811 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 5,146 | 7.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,868 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 6,857 | 16.9% | |
| 1960 | 9,689 | 41.3% | |
| 1970 | 13,125 | 35.5% | |
| 1980 | 13,807 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 15,244 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 16,340 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 18,838 | 15.3% | |
| 2020 | 20,313 | 7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The current mayor of Warrensburg is Jim Kushner.
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 20,313 people living in Warrensburg. There were 7,398 households and 3,418 families. The city had about 2,055 people per square mile.
Most people (79.07%) were white. About 7.78% were black or African-American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 4.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.4 people. The average family had 3.1 people. The median age in the city was 24.9 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 18,838 people living in Warrensburg. There were 6,803 households. The city had about 2,129 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (85.3%). Other groups included African American (7.5%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (2.8%). About 3.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 23.7 years. Many residents (36.2%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
Education in Warrensburg
Warrensburg has public schools for students from preschool to high school. These schools are part of the Warrensburg R-VI School District.
The district has four elementary schools for grades preschool through fifth. Maple Grove and Ridgeview Elementary are for younger students (preschool to second grade). Martin Warren and Sterling Elementary schools are for older elementary students (third to fifth grade).
Warrensburg Middle School serves students in grades six through eight. Warrensburg High School is for students in grades nine through 12. The district also has the Reese Education Center. This center helps students with special needs and gifted programs. The Warrensburg Area Career Center teaches job skills to high school students.
The city is also home to the University of Central Missouri (UCM). It was called Central Missouri State University until 2006. The university offers many different study programs. In 2014, about 12,500 students attended UCM.
Warrensburg also has a public library. It is a part of the Trails Regional Library system.
Getting Around Warrensburg
Main Roads
US 50: This road connects Warrensburg to Lee's Summit and Kansas City to the west. It also goes to Sedalia to the east.
Route 13: Also known as Maguire Street, this road goes through the middle of town. It links Warrensburg to Interstate 70 to the north and Truman Lake to the south.
Air Travel
- Skyhaven Airport is located in Warrensburg.
Other Transportation
- The Warrensburg Amtrak station offers train service. You can travel between Kansas City and St. Louis on the Missouri River Runner train.
- Jefferson Lines provides bus service to and from Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri.
- "Emergency Taxi Service" is a taxi service that serves the Johnson County area.
Media in Warrensburg
Newspapers
- Warrensburg Star-Journal: This newspaper comes out twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Television
- KMOS-TV (PBS): This is a public television station. It has channels like PBS 6.1, CREATE CHANNEL 6.2, and PBS WORLD 6.3. Its offices and studios are on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.
Radio
- KWKJ-FM, 98.5FM: This radio station plays country music. It is based in Warrensburg.
- KOKO (AM), 1450 AM: This station plays oldies music. It works with 98.5FM to make up WarrensburgRadio.com.
Notable People from Warrensburg
Many interesting people have connections to Warrensburg:
- John William 'Blind' Boone (1864–1927): A famous concert pianist and composer.
- Francis M. Cockrell: A military leader and politician.
- Errett Lobban Cord: An automobile maker.
- Cena Christopher Draper: A children's book author and playwright.
- Mary Fallin: A former Governor of Oklahoma.
- Shawn Pelton (born 1963): A musician.
- Butch Reed: A professional wrestler.
- Sidney Toler (1874–1947): An actor and writer.
- Kimberly Wyatt: A former member of the pop group The Pussycat Dolls.
Warrensburg in Movies and TV
Warrensburg was mentioned in the 1983 American television movie The Day After. This movie was mostly set in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Warrensburg was considered as a place to film the movie.
Geography and Climate
Warrensburg is located at 38°45′47″N 93°44′06″W / 38.763101°N 93.734956°W. The city covers about 8.92 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Climate in Warrensburg
Warrensburg has a climate with warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Warrensburg, Missouri, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) | 3.8 | 4.7 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 10.6 | 10.2 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 88.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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US Route 50 sign
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Missouri Route 13 sign
See also
In Spanish: Warrensburg (Misuri) para niños
