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Knob Noster is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,462 at the 2000 census. It is the closest town to Whiteman Air Force Base. Image File history File links Circle-question. ... Johnson County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Location of Whiteman AFB, Missouri. ...

History

Knob Noster's history can date back to the 1800s.

There was a great fire in Knob Noster in the mid 1880s that destroyed a lot of Knob Noster. Some of it was saved and the town was eventually rebuilt.

Geography

Knob Noster is located at 38°45′52″N, 93°33′30″W (38.764310, -93.558285)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias MO county maps by Catbar. ...

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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,462 people, 959 households, and 602 families residing in the city. The population density was 549.5/km² (1,421.8/mi²). There were 1,092 housing units at an average density of 243.7/km² (630.6/mi²). 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 or Latino of any race were 15.07% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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 the average family size was 3.14. Matrimony redirects here. ...

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 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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

High School

Knob Noster High School is known for its outstanding wrestling and band programs, those of which have almost always placed first in everything.While their football team has had a bad past couple of years. This year the band competed in three parades placing first in two and third in the other. It was the first time competing in that parade in a few years.

Besides sports, Knob Noster High School has an excellent drama program. This year they performed their musical madrigal dinner, Noel Royal. They have also started their one-act play, Harlequin Holds The Bag and a reader's theatre play, The Children's Story. They had their first competition on December 9th in Sedalia. The Company will travel to UCM on March 16 & 17 to MRVC One-Act, Reader's Theatre and IE's competition. They have a very talented group lined up for the Individual Events, which include Radio Speaking and Poetry Reading, Dramatic and Humerous Interpretation, Prose, and Extemporaneous Speaking.

The mascot of Knob Noster High School is the panther. Panther Pride memerobilia can be purchased at sports games and the A+ store by the 4-way stop.

AFJROTC is a four-year program that provides many opportunity to go into Air force or other services. It teaches leadership. Taking this class also helps you understand the military a little bit better. They also have Drill Team and Color Guard for the cadets to join, along with other activities.

Their Science Olympiad team is incredibly talented and has gone to the state competition multiple times, and a large majority of its members are also in the Academic Bowl, which has also done incredibely well, placing fourth in conference, with 3 MRVC all conference members.

There are many clubs at Knob Noster High School. FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, FLC, PALS, and Drama Club to name just a few not mentioned.

The Knob Noster FBLA chapter will travel to SFCC for DLC (District Leadership Conference) on Tuesday, February 13th 2007. This Event was cancelled due to snow, and ice. Updated date to come Wednesday, February 21st, 2007--Updated Day. Eligible participants will then be able to attend the FBLA State conference in Columbia.

Middle School

Same as the high school. The middle school has an excellent band program as well as basketball, volleyball, track, and wrestling programs.

Knob Noster schools are formally known for their most excellent programs in the arts, particuarly Band. They have several clubs in the school these including junior optimist, photography, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, sports etc...

PS-Knob will be making up snow days on Presidents Day (in session), 2 days of Easter, and 3 days past graduation.

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