Archie, Missouri
Archie, Missouri | ||
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FIPS code 29-01702[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2393976[1] | |
Website | cityofarchie |
Archie is a city in southern Cass County, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area within the United States.[4] The population was 1,170 at the 2010 census.
History
Archie was platted in 1880, and named after Archie Talmadge, the son of a railroad official.[5] A post office has been in operation at Archie since 1880.[6]
On August 10, 1932, a meteorite fell near Archie that received national attention. A fragment is on display in the
Geography
Archie is located just north of the southern border of the county on
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 | %± |
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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% | |
2020 | 1,268 | 8.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
2010 census
As of the
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
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
Education
Archie (Cass County R-V) School District is the local school district.[12] It operates a PreK-12 system that largely sits on one site, including the elementary and middle school, and Archie High School.[13] The district's athletics "dome" serves as the community storm shelter. The outdoor Athletics Complex sits approximately one-mile west of the main district site.
Archie has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.[14]
Arts and culture
Archie is the home of the Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association (MSTPA).[15][16] Within the past five years, Archie has just recently added a Dollar General just off the highway.
Archie hosts the longest running high school basketball tournament in the state, which is nearing the 90th year.[17]
The War Veterans Memorial is an obelisk monument that pays homage to veteran soldiers, specifically those who had served during wartime and in defense of the country. Developed and erected between 2003-2005 by the local Boy Scout troop, community youth committee. It was designed and project managed by JD Leathers, and paid for by donations from the local community.[18]
Notable people
- Vicky Hartzler, former Member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 4th Congressional District 2011–2023
- Oad Swigart, baseball player[19]
- Glenn Wright, major league baseball player;[20] shortstop with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Archie, Missouri
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
- ^ "Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ The meteorite fall of August 10, 1932, near Archie, Missouri, Author: Nininger, H. H., Journal: Popular Astronomy, Vol. 44, p.93
- ISBN 0899332242
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ "Archie R-V School District". Great Schools. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ "Locations and Hours". Cass County Public Library. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ McCoy, Jason (July 25, 2021). "MSTPA". Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals (July 25, 2021). "Associate Members: Motorsports". MoFairs. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ McQueen, Dave (January 24, 2018). "Archie treasures high school hoops tournament's 88-year tradition". The Kansas City Star. McClatchy. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "War Veterans Memorial - ARCHIE, MISSOURI - Obelisks on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Baseball in Wartime - Oadis Swigart". baseballinwartime.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "DARK SETS RECORD AS GIANTS WIN, 6-2; His Homer Off Pirates Lifts Total to 23, League Mark for Shortstop in Season". The New York Times. Retrieved July 14, 2021.