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Kearney, Missouri

Coordinates:39°21′18″N94°21′35″W/ 39.35500°N 94.35972°W/39.35500; -94.35972
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Kearney, Missouri
City
Location of Kearney within Missouri
Location of Kearney withinMissouri
Coordinates:39°21′18″N94°21′35″W/ 39.35500°N 94.35972°W/39.35500; -94.35972
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyClay
Settled1856
Incorporated1869
Government
•MayorRandy Pogue
Area
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• Total13.34 sq mi (34.56 km2)
• Land13.33 sq mi (34.54 km2)
• Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
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833 ft (254 m)
Population
(2020)
• Total10,404
• Density780.26/sq mi (301.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6(Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-5(CDT)
ZIP code
64060
Area code816
FIPS code29-38072[3]
GNISfeature ID2395496[2]
Websitehttp:// ci.kearney.mo.us

Kearney/ˈkɑːrni/is a city inClay County,Missouri,United States. The population per the2020 U.S. Censuswas 10,404.[4]The city was the birthplace ofJesse James,and there is an annual festival in the third weekend of September to recognize the outlaw.[5]It is part of theKansas City metropolitan area.

History

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Kearney was unofficially founded in the spring of 1856 by David T. Duncan and W. R. Cave, and was originally called Centerville. Centerville was composed of what is now the southeastern portion of the town. In 1867, John Lawrence began laying out plans for another small settlement around the newly establishedKansas City and Cameron Railroadsubsidiary of theHannibal and Saint Joseph Railroadwhich was to build theHannibal BridgeestablishingKansas City, Missourias the dominant city in the region. The president of the railroad wasCharles E. Kearney(although there is speculation that it was named afterKearney, Nebraska). The railroad still operates as theBurlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.As they grew, the two settlements of Centerville and Kearney were effectively merged, and the town of Kearney, Missouri was officially incorporated in 1869.[6]

The Claybrook House (since destroyed in a fire) andJames Brothers' House and Farmare listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[7]

Geography and climate

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Kearney is located in north central Clay County northeast of theKansas City metropolitan area.According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 12.92 square miles (33.46 km2), of which 12.91 square miles (33.44 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[8]

Climate

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Kearney lies in the humid continental climate zone, typical of theMidwestern United States.It experiences cold, snowy winters, and warm to hot, humid summers.[9]The city lies inTornado Alley,a region of the United States that is extremely prone to tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Generally, most of this severe weather activity occurs in the spring and summer, although severe weather can and has occurred even in the winter months.

NOAA climate normals, 1991-2020 for Kearney, MO[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870396—
188046417.2%
189058826.7%
19006215.6%
19106311.6%
1920625−1.0%
1930523−16.3%
19405433.8%
19505705.0%
196067818.9%
197098445.1%
19801,43345.6%
19901,79024.9%
20005,472205.7%
20108,38153.2%
202010,40424.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2020 census

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The2020 United States census[12]counted 10,404 people, 3,727 households, and 2,856 families in Kearney. The population density was 780.5 per square mile (301.2/km2). There were 4,026 housing units at an average density of 302.0 per square mile (116.6/km2). The racial makeup was 91.08% (9,476)white,0.62% (65)black or African-American,0.4% (42)Native American,0.78% (81)Asian,0.02% (2)Pacific Islander,1.05% (109) fromother races,and 6.05% (629) from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race was 8.9% (927) of the population.

Of the 3,727 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18; 57.9% were married couples living together; 23.7% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 20.9% consisted of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.2.

27.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-yearAmerican Community Survey[13]estimates show that the median household income was $85,499 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,205) and the median family income was $95,129 (+/- $5,308). Males had a median income of $49,854 (+/- $5,008) versus $32,372 (+/- $8,865) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $43,343 (+/- $3,368). Approximately, 2.3% of families and 2.9% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of thecensus[14]of 2010, there were 8,381 people, 2,978 households, and 2,270 families living in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 649.2 inhabitants per square mile (250.7/km2). There were 3,120 housing units at an average density of 241.7 per square mile (93.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2%White,0.4%African American,0.4%Native American,0.4%Asian,0.1%Pacific Islander,0.8% fromother races,and 1.8% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 2,978 households, of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 32% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

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As of thecensus[3]of 2000, there were 5,472 people, 1,910 households, and 1,495 families living in the city. The population density was 833.2 inhabitants per square mile (321.7/km2). There were 1,995 housing units at an average density of 303.8 per square mile (117.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3%White,0.90%African American,0.4%Native American,0.2%Asian,0.55% fromother races,and 1.15% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 1,910 households, out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,603, and the median income for a family was $64,540. Males had a median income of $45,721 versus $26,739 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $21,147. About 1.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Kearney R-I School District operates an early childhood center, four elementary schools, one middle school, one junior high, and Kearney High School.[15]

Kearney has apublic library,a branch of theMid-Continent Public Library.[16]

Jesse James's Farm

Notable person

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On September 5, 1847,Jesse Jameswas born on the James farm, where his family resided to the northeast of the site on which Kearney would eventually be established. James formed the infamousJames-Younger gangin 1866, which operated until the Younger brothers were captured in 1876. James formed a new gang in 1879 and continued until his death on April 3, 1882, when he was shot by fellow gang-memberRobert Ford.He was buried on his farm, but now rests in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kearney.[17]

References

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  1. ^"ArcGIS REST Services Directory".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 28,2022.
  2. ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kearney, Missouri
  3. ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  4. ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 27,2021.
  5. ^"History".Jesse James Festival. September 24, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon June 15, 2009.RetrievedNovember 30,2009.
  6. ^"About Kearney Missouri".The City of Kearney, Missouri.RetrievedNovember 30,2009.
  7. ^"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
  8. ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon July 2, 2012.RetrievedJuly 8,2012.
  9. ^"Kearney Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Missouri, United States) - Weather Spark".weatherspark.RetrievedJuly 2,2022.
  10. ^"NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access".ncei.noaa.gov.RetrievedJuly 3,2022.
  11. ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
  12. ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 17,2023.
  13. ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 17,2023.
  14. ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 8,2012.
  15. ^"Kearney R-I School District".Great Schools.RetrievedMarch 18,2018.
  16. ^"Locations".Mid-Continent Public Library.RetrievedMarch 17,2018.
  17. ^"Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of the Presumptive Remains of Jesse James"(PDF).Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2009. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on December 11, 2009.RetrievedNovember 30,2009.
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