Warsaw, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Warsaw is a city located in Benton County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,070. It is the county seat
of Benton County. As of 2005, its estimated population was 2,268.
of Missouri
. However, on February 13, 1905, the temperature at Warsaw fell to -40°F (-40°C), the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state
. Thus, it is only one of two cities
in the United States
which has recorded both its state's extreme temperatures
, the other being Millsboro
, Delaware
.
, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), of which 2 square miles (5.2 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) is water. The total area is 8.76% water, due in part to the construction of the Harry S Truman Reservoir and Dam.
of 2000, there were 2,070 people, 923 households, and 539 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,045.5 people per square mile (403.7/km²). There were 1,027 housing units at an average density of 518.7 per square mile (200.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.14% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 923 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples
living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,583, and the median income for a family was $33,068. Males had a median income of $24,464 versus $19,301 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,262. 18.5% of the population and 9.5% of families were below the poverty line. 24.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,070 people, 923 households, and 539 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,045.5 inhabitants per square mile (403.7/km²). There were 1,027 housing units at an average density of 518.7 per square mile (200.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.14% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
County seat
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of Benton County. As of 2005, its estimated population was 2,268.
State and U.S. records
On July 14, 1954, the temperature in Warsaw rose to 118°F (48°C). This remains the hottest temperature ever recorded in the stateU.S. state
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of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
. However, on February 13, 1905, the temperature at Warsaw fell to -40°F (-40°C), the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state
U.S. state
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. Thus, it is only one of two cities
City
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in the United States
United States
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which has recorded both its state's extreme temperatures
U.S. state temperature extremes
The following table lists the highest and lowest temperatures recorded in each state in the United States, in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.The following table lists the highest and lowest temperatures recorded in each state in the United States, in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.The following table...
, the other being Millsboro
Millsboro, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,360 people, 1,045 households, and 619 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,367.9 people per square mile . There were 1,153 housing units at an average density of 668.3 per square mile...
, Delaware
Delaware
Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
.
Geography
Warsaw is located at 38°14'43" North, 93°22'38" West (38.245195, -93.377227). Because of its location and the general disposition of the residents, Warsaw is often referred to as "The Gateway to the South". According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), of which 2 square miles (5.2 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) is water. The total area is 8.76% water, due in part to the construction of the Harry S Truman Reservoir and Dam.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,070 people, 923 households, and 539 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,045.5 people per square mile (403.7/km²). There were 1,027 housing units at an average density of 518.7 per square mile (200.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.14% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 923 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,583, and the median income for a family was $33,068. Males had a median income of $24,464 versus $19,301 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $15,262. 18.5% of the population and 9.5% of families were below the poverty line. 24.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,070 people, 923 households, and 539 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,045.5 inhabitants per square mile (403.7/km²). There were 1,027 housing units at an average density of 518.7 per square mile (200.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.14% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
External links
- www.warsawmo.org
- Historic maps of Warsaw in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...