Archie, Missouri
Archie, Missouri | |
|---|---|
 Location of Archie, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′57″N 94°21′9″W / 38.48250°N 94.35250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,170 |
| • Estimate (2017)[3] | 1,206 |
| • Density | 1,044.16/sq mi (403.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 64725 |
| Area code | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-01702[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0713374[5] |
| Website | cityofarchie |
Archie is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2010 census.
History
Archie was platted in 1880, and named after Archie Talmadge, the son of a railroad official.[6] A post office has been in operation at Archie since 1880.[7]
On August 10, 1932 a meteorite fell near Archie that received national attention. A fragment is on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.. The name of the meteorite is "Archie". [1]
Geography
Archie is located at 38°28′57″N 94°21′9″W / 38.48250°N 94.35250°W (38.482566, -94.352586).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), of which 1.16 square miles (3.00 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[9]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 278 | — | |
| 1900 | 285 | 2.5% | |
| 1910 | 246 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 250 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 253 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 293 | 15.8% | |
| 1950 | 300 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 348 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 525 | 50.9% | |
| 1980 | 753 | 43.4% | |
| 1990 | 799 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 890 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,170 | 31.5% | |
| 2017 (est.) | 1,206 | [3] | 3.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,170 people, 441 households, and 317 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,008.6 inhabitants per square mile (389.4/km2). There were 485 housing units at an average density of 418.1 per square mile (161.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 441 households of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 890 people, 360 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 868.8 people per square mile (336.9/km²). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 380.7 per square mile (147.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, 0.79% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.
There were 360 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $42,404. Males had a median income of $37,583 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,051. About 3.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Archie R-V School District operates one elementary school and Archie High School.[11]
Archie has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.[12]
Arts and culture
Archie hosts an annual tractor pull in September, which is now in its 28th year.
Archie also hosts the longest running high school basketball tournament in the state, which is nearing the 90th year.
Notable people
- Vicky Hartzler, US House Member, representing Missouri's Fourth District since 2011
- Glenn Wright, major league baseball player; shortstop, 1925 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates.
References
- ^ "2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jan 10, 2019.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Archie R-V School District". Great Schools. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Locations and Hours". Cass County Public Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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