Adrian, Missouri

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Adrian, Missouri
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Adrian, Missouri


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Missouri
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Bates
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area_total_km2 = 5.0
area_land_km2 = 4.8
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 1.9
area_land_sq_mi = 1.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1780
population_density_km2 = 368.2
population_density_sq_mi = 953.6

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 263
elevation_ft = 863
latd = 38 |latm = 23 |lats = 49 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 21 |longs = 8 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 64720
area_code = 816
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blank_info = 29-00244GR|2
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blank1_info = 0713161GR|3
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Adrian is a city in Bates County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,780 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Adrian is located at coor dms|38|23|49|N|94|21|8|W|city (38.396857, -94.352328)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (3.61%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,780 people, 682 households, and 469 families residing in the city. The population density was 953.6 people per square mile (367.5/km²). There were 734 housing units at an average density of 393.2/sq mi (151.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 682 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,436, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $32,798 versus $22,727 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,856. About 10.7% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

Adrian's Frontier Village is the site of the annual Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association Gas and Steam Engine Show, now in its 27th year.

Education

Adrian is home to Adrian High School. The school mascot is the Blackhawks. The 2002 Blackhawk football team won Missouri's Class One Championship.

Politics

The current mayor of Adrian is Ray Cusamano.

References

The current mayor (elected in 2008) is Ray Cusamano.

External links

* [http://www.adrianmochamber.com Adrian Chamber of Commerce]