Warrensburg, Missouri
| Warrensburg, Missouri | |
|---|---|
Johnson County Courthouse
|
|
 Location of Warrensburg, Missouri |
|
| Coordinates: 38°45′47″N 93°44′6″W / 38.76306°N 93.73500°WCoordinates: 38°45′47″N 93°44′6″W / 38.76306°N 93.73500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.92 sq mi (23.10 km2) |
| • Land | 8.85 sq mi (22.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 18,838 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 19,687 |
| • Density | 2,128.6/sq mi (821.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 64093 |
| 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, United States. The population was 18,838 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.
Warrensburg was founded in 1835 by European-American settlers John and Martin D. Warren, who gave the town their last name. A post office called Warrensburg has been in operation since 1837.
The phrase "Man's best friend" is based on a famous trial over the killing of Old Drum, a dog commemorated by a statue in front of the Warrensburg Courthouse.
Warrensburg is located at 38°45′47″N 93°44′06″W / 38.763101°N 93.734956°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.92 square miles (23.10 km2), of which, 8.85 square miles (22.92 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.
The current mayor is Casey Renfrow.
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,838 people, 6,803 households, and 3,400 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,128.6 inhabitants per square mile (821.9/km2). There were 7,450 housing units at an average density of 841.8 per square mile (325.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 7.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
...
Wikipedia