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Welcome to Missouri


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State Flower - Hawthorn (Crataegus punctata)

Missouri, often referred to as the Show Me State is a diverse and culturally rich state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. Bordered by eight states�Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south, and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west�Missouri offers a wide range of experiences.

One of Missouri's most iconic features is its diverse landscapes, which range from rolling hills and fertile plains to rugged Ozark Mountains and scenic river valleys. The state is home to several beautiful state parks and conservation areas, including the Mark Twain National Forest, which offers opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing amidst stunning natural scenery.

Missouri's vibrant cities offer a mix of cultural attractions, dining options, and entertainment venues. St. Louis, the largest city in the state, is known for its iconic Gateway Arch, which commemorates the westward expansion of the United States, as well as its world-class museums, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, and the City Museum�a unique interactive museum housed in a former shoe factory. Visitors can also explore the historic neighborhoods of Soulard and the Central West End, or enjoy outdoor activities along the scenic Mississippi Riverfront.

Kansas City, located on the western border of Missouri, is famous for its barbecue, jazz music, and vibrant arts scene. Visitors can sample world-class barbecue at local restaurants like Arthur Bryant's or Gates Bar-B-Q, explore the historic 18th and Vine District, home to the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, or stroll through the trendy Crossroads Arts District, which features galleries, boutiques, and restaurants housed in former warehouses and factories.

Beyond the major cities, Missouri has several charming towns and communities offering unique attractions and experiences. Branson, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, is known for its live entertainment theaters, family-friendly attractions, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. Columbia, home to the University of Missouri, offers a vibrant arts scene, eclectic dining options, and outdoor activities along the scenic Katy Trail State Park.

Visitors will encounter warm hospitality, friendly locals, and a strong sense of community throughout Missouri. Whether exploring its natural beauty, experiencing its rich cultural heritage, or indulging in its world-famous cuisine, visitors to the Show Me State will be captivated by its timeless charm and hospitality.

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Topics: Color Schemes: Population
Number of Persons (in '000s)
             
Under 24 24-64 64-150 150-350 350-775 775-2,000 Over 2,000

County Statistics: STI: PopStats

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Principle Cities of Missouri

City Name↑↓ Population↑↓ Density↑↓ White↑↓ Black↑↓ Asian↑↓ Hispanic↑↓ Education↑↓ Income↑↓ SSA↑↓ Poverty↑↓ Land Area↑↓
Affton19,9224,358.8784.392.643.634.644.9175,23736.555.874.5705
Arnold20,8401,808.390.60.220.662.0233.6572,31734.938.3311.5247
Ballwin30,9483,446.178.982.118.343.1570.61118,64731.65.288.9806
Belton24,2411,701.6979.615.970.918.0733.0168,03027.618.914.2453
Blue Springs58,7202,614.581.296.720.996.9541.9182,96526.936.4422.4593
Cape Girardeau39,7951,360.4575.1113.732.843.8442.3251,67133.5721.6429.2514
Carthage15,4911,301.1557.632.340.733.4426.1843,52627.8734.9211.9056
Chesterfield49,6451,559.4474.33.4113.133.2176.29137,05234.323.9131.8351
Clayton17,2126,865.7370.088.5910.453.481.81125,82923.858.172.5069
Columbia126,1721,878.2573.6411.086.053.8861.9560,45521.8721.3567.1751
Concord18,6063,385.5691.850.982.11.2251.4885,83740.213.75.4957
Creve Coeur18,6791,817.8373.499.9910.791.7174.97115,12033.765.1610.2754
Farmington17,8591,881.0987.755.820.643.1624.1349,31735.5817.19.494
Ferguson18,5463,006.322.5471.50.091.0329.8847,41027.9521.086.169
Florissant52,1674,156.1649.3540.640.882.1435.4164,17828.629.1712.5517
Fort Leonard Wood15,615678.0145.1716.773.7723.9140.9464,8902.616.1623.0306
Gladstone26,9643,337.2474.457.341.688.5639.3868,63335.1511.468.0797
Grain Valley15,6882,545.8387.433.880.254.1238.0382,36423.346.996.1622
Grandview25,9211,759.9543.2932.752.3415.232.8651,04828.6315.2414.7283
Hannibal17,0031,062.5787.67.610.790.6827.9952,74637.2416.616.0018
Hazelwood25,3451,580.2848.4539.312.042.9639.7455,11129.8214.2916.0383
Independence122,2181,567.5872.9210.881.069.5728.0157,41535.7515.1477.9659
Jackson15,3941,432.5790.921.540.522.6643.5272,50030.338.3910.7457
Jefferson City42,6441,182.7772.118.162.63.3242.7563,64930.4912.3336.0543
Joplin51,8481,361.5282.382.721.857.232.5150,99635.1317.3438.0808
Kansas City505,9581,607.655.225.992.6611.0944.6265,25625.6714.89314.728
Kirksville17,5331,218.7685.645.882.582.9146.7741,08926.529.8614.386
Kirkwood29,3093,191.8784.14.321.422.7870.35107,90534.874.639.1824
Lake St Louis17,0882,000.8785.254.271.494.6258.16114,23033.673.498.5403
Lebanon15,0231,025.9788.581.011.394.1725.9345,63431.5220.3814.6428
Lee's Summit101,7281,592.1179.158.842.064.957.58103,44726.885.363.8952
Lemay16,2113,963.384.892.771.762.9528.1656,59127.8615.414.0903
Liberty30,2991,043.6384.044.51.365.7347.2591,51230.017.6629.0323
Manchester18,2403,624.9475.353.2111.933.2867.289,15327.667.575.0318
Maryland Heights28,0991,284.1858.4315.0918.723.4756.682,23221.495.3721.8808
Mehlville29,0893,890.5187.555.442.262.5240.5563,12335.547.797.4769
Nixa23,5232,530.187.821.062.335.2242.3474,81430.067.229.2972
Oakville35,4122,230.2990.382.171.542.6253.44100,55836.055.5915.8777
O'Fallon91,8253,010.3782.774.894.394.3650.96104,86326.94.5330.5029
Old Jamestown20,3871,364.0321.8364.591.883.4349.45103,94339.816.7814.9461
Overland15,8383,608.4854.2722.193.7314.4333.9851,74933.8910.374.3891
Ozark21,4591,766.5489.741.590.324.4943.4766,63125.3812.6912.1474
Poplar Bluff16,3131,241.5577.649.70.272.320.4337,44841.0326.9513.1392
Raymore23,2321,341.9476.4210.311.315.5344.9796,53637.436.2817.3122
Raytown29,7722,998.3247.4839.390.717.6130.7364,54230.7510.99.9295
Republic18,8241,177.5389.2721.333.9937.2963,10227.2913.3315.986
Rolla20,0251,651.0481.923.75.683.7442.7837,68529.6324.4612.1288
St Charles70,6872,808.5179.547.243.465.6353.0783,58928.925.9425.1689
St Joseph72,1981,639.51796.671.537.7729.0854,51532.7818.0544.0364
St Louis298,0184,828.5844.6143.73.474.3144.9752,94125.8920.1861.7197
St Peters57,6922,568.2786.395.212.192.4347.888,70832.68422.4634
Sedalia21,7671,523.6775.384.450.9913.8127.7948,51833.4217.6214.2859
Sikeston16,146942.0965.6824.850.223.4629.9347,46442.6419.9517.1386
Spanish Lake18,0512,448.5412.8181.730.141.1122.449,63928.8218.837.3722
Springfield168,8732,031.8584.114.251.844.5937.7343,45028.0820.3283.1128
University City34,8505,924.8854.7731.796.772.4868.9571,88824.913.385.882
Warrensburg19,3172,053.5381.024.452.545.6948.8754,53525.0919.89.4067
Webster Groves23,8384,031.4383.473.761.243.2875.3105,93030.754.795.913
Wentzville44,5842,130.386.585.891.83.0152.3109,15826.234.0420.9285
Wildwood35,276529.0282.841.346.953.1573.13147,508323.0966.6815
City Statistics: American Community Survey 2022,
County Statistics: STI: PopStats