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18-564: Knob Noster / ˈ n ɒ b ˈ n ɒ s t ər / is a city in Johnson County , Missouri , United States. The population was 2,782 at the 2020 census . It is located adjacent to and closely associated with Whiteman Air Force Base . Knob Noster State Park is nearby. Knob Noster was platted in 1856. The community, in the eastern part of Washington Township, was laid out in 1856 by William A. Wortham, and incorporated by act of legislature December 14, 1859. All authorities agree that
36-596: A public library , a branch of the Trails Regional Library. Knob Noster was mentioned in the 1983 American television movie The Day After . Johnson County, Missouri Johnson County is a county located in western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri . As of the 2020 census , the population was 54,013. Its county seat is Warrensburg . The county was formed December 13, 1834, from Lafayette County and named for Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson . Johnson County comprises
54-422: A household in the county was $ 35,391, and the median income for a family was $ 43,050. Males had a median income of $ 28,901 versus $ 21,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,037. About 9.50% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over. The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at
72-511: Is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R- Harrisonville ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Johnson is a solidly Republican county. The last Democrat to carry Johnson County was Bill Clinton in 1992. 38°45′N 93°49′W / 38.75°N 93.81°W / 38.75; -93.81 Knob Noster R-VIII School District School District of Knob Noster R-8
90-572: Is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,709 people, 1,147 households, and 675 families living in the city. The population density was 940.6 inhabitants per square mile (363.2/km). There were 1,347 housing units at an average density of 467.7 per square mile (180.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White , 9.1% African American , 0.6% Native American , 3.1% Asian , 0.7% Pacific Islander , 2.2% from other races , and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of
108-640: The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Kansas City - Overland Park - Kansas City , MO - KS Combined Statistical Area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 833 square miles (2,160 km ), of which 829 square miles (2,150 km ) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km ) (0.5%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 48,258 people, 17,410 households, and 11,821 families residing in
126-405: The average family size was 3.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 19.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males. The median income for a household in the city
144-402: The city. The population density was 1,421.8 inhabitants per square mile (549.0/km). There were 1,092 housing units at an average density of 630.6 per square mile (243.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 71.61% White, 11.86% African American, 0.93% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 10.32% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic of any race were 15.07% of
162-424: The county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22 people/km ). There were 18,886 housing units at an average density of 23 units per square mile (8.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.12% White , 4.33% Black or African American , 0.65% Native American , 1.43% Asian , 0.13% Pacific Islander , 1.29% from other races , and 2.05% from two or more races. Approximately 2.92% of
180-601: The local level in Johnson County. Republicans hold all elected offices in Johnson County. Johnson County is divided into four legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives , all of which are held by Republicans. All of Johnson County is a part of Missouri's 21st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Denny Hoskins (R- Warrensburg ). All of Johnson County
198-521: The name is connected with the prominent mound or knob (or knobs) that stand isolated on the prairie near the town. The second part of the name is said to have been suggested by a school teacher, but its origin is uncertain. Surveyor and educator David Wolfe Eaton derived it from the Latin, interpreting the whole name as "Our Knobs". The town was removed to its present site when the Pacific Railroad
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#1732797225436216-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 17,410 households, out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
234-441: The population. There were 1,147 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
252-404: The population. There were 959 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and
270-462: Was $ 30,869, and the median income for a family was $ 36,842. Males had a median income of $ 22,176 versus $ 19,327 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,702. About 13.4% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. Knob Noster R-VIII School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and Knob Noster High School. Knob Noster has
288-429: Was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 27.1 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,462 people, 959 households, and 602 families living in
306-402: Was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 20.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males. The median income for
324-602: Was built. A post office has been in operation in Knob Noster since 1846. Knob Noster is located along U.S. Route 50 approximately nine miles east of Warrensburg . Knob Noster State Park lies to the southwest along Missouri Route 23 and Whiteman Air Force Base lies directly south about one mile. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.91 square miles (7.54 km), of which 2.88 square miles (7.46 km)
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