Knob Noster, Missouri
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Knob Noster is a city located in Johnson County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,462. It is the closest town to Whiteman Air Force Base.
Geography
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Location of Knob Noster, Missouri
Knob Noster is located at 38°45'52" North, 93°33'30" West (38.764310, -93.558285)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.57% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,462 people, 959 households, and 602 families residing in the city. The population density is 549.5/km² (1,421.8/mi²). There are 1,092 housing units at an average density of 243.7/km² (630.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 15.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 959 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% are non-families. 28.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 110.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,869, and the median income for a family is $36,842. Males have a median income of $22,176 versus $19,327 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,702. 17.0% of the population and 13.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.