| Blue Springs, Missouri | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Motto: | City of Cooperation |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Missouri |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Jackson |
| Established Title1: | Incorporated |
| Established Date1: | 1880 |
| Established Title2: | Founded |
| Established Date2: | 1845 |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Chris Lievsay |
| Leader Title1: | City Clerk |
| Leader Name1: | Sheryl Morgan |
| Leader Title2: | City Administrator |
| Leader Name2: | Open |
| Leader Title3: | City Attorney |
| Leader Name3: | Sarah Carnes |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 58.37 |
| Area Land Km2: | 58.17 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.20 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 22.54 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 22.46 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.08 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 58603 |
| Population Density Km2: | 1007.45 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 2609.33 |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation M: | 297 |
| Elevation Ft: | 974 |
| Coordinates: | 39.0178°N -94.2744°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP codes |
| Postal Code: | 64013-64015, 64029, 64064 |
| Area Code: | 816 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 29-06652[2] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 0714434[3] |
| Blank1 Name Sec2: | Interstates |
| Website: | www.bluespringsgov.com |
Blue Springs is a city in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Blue Springs is located east of Kansas City. It is the 8th largest city in the Kansas City metropolitan area and 10th largest city in the state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,604.
The city's history is tied to the migration of settlers seeking their fortunes out west during the age of manifest destiny. Pioneers found the area to be an ideal stopover due to the abundance of clean water from the local spring. The presence of water and a need for supplies led to the construction of a grist mill and a permanent settlement; now the site, on NW Woods Chapel Road, of Burrus Old Mill Park.
An early settler, Franklin Smith, arrived in Blue Springs from Virginia in 1838 and became a leading figure in the community's development. He established the first post office in 1845,[4] naming it after the well-known springs.
The settlement continued to grow near the springs until March 1878, when the Chicago and Alton Railroad announced plans to build a station about one mile east of the original settlement. To take advantage of the commerce the railroad would bring, the town moved its center to the site of the new station and continued its development as a rural trading center.[5] The Chicago & Alton Hotel built in 1878 is the oldest business in the city.
The Jackson County Court granted the incorporation of Blue Springs on September 7, 1880, making it the fourth settlement in the county to be incorporated.
Blue Springs is located at 39.0178°N -94.2744°W (39.017778, -94.274444).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.35sqmi, of which 22.27sqmi is land and 0.08sqmi is water.[7]
The 2020 United States census[8] counted 58,603 people, 20,344 households, and 15,319 families in Blue Springs. The population density was 2,609.2 per square mile (1,007.4/km). There were 21,195 housing units at an average density of 943.7 per square mile (364.4/km). The racial makeup was 78.48% (45,989) white, 7.79% (4,567) black or African-American, 0.54% (315) Native American, 1.5% (880) Asian, 0.2% (117) Pacific Islander, 2.02% (1,184) from other races, and 9.47% (5,551) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.5% (3,596) of the population.
Of the 20,344 households, 35.7% had children under the age of 18; 57.2% were married couples living together; 24.5% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 20.3% consisted of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.1.
26.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.2 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[9] estimates show that the median household income was $72,846 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,765) and the median family income was $83,058 (+/- $4,396). Males had a median income of $50,007 (+/- $2,780) versus $34,538 (+/- $2,432) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,436 (+/- $1,423). Approximately, 4.2% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those ages 65 or over.
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 52,575 people, 19,522 households, and 14,468 families residing in the city. The population density was 2360.8PD/sqmi. There were 20,643 housing units at an average density of 926.9/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 6.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.
There were 19,522 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 34.7 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
, there were 48,080 people, 17,286 households, and 13,362 families residing in the city. The population density was 2642.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 17,733 housing units at an average density of 974.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 2.93% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.76% of the population.
There were 17,286 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16. In the city the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $55,402, and the median income for a family was $61,008. Males had a median income of $41,373 versus $29,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,444. About 3.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
According to the town's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[11] the top employers in the city are:
| Employer |
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Springs School District | 2147 | |
| 2 | Hy-Vee | 592 | |
| 3 | St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs | 532 | |
| 4 | Faurecia Interiors Systems Inc | 500 | |
| 5 | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 426 | |
| 6 | Fike Corporation | 414 | |
| 7 | City of Blue Springs | 312 | |
| 8 | Price Chopper | 311 | |
| 9 | Target | 300 | |
| 10 | St. Mary's Villages | 206 |
The City of Blue Springs has a Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government as set forth in the Home Rule City Charter. The City Council is the governing body of the city, elected by the public. The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for the implementation of policies and decisions made by the mayor and city council. The elected governing body is composed of a mayor and six councilpersons.
The City of Blue Springs has a Municipal Police Department. There are two Fire Districts providing fire and ambulance services to resident's Blue Springs.
Mid-Continent Public Library operates two library branches in Blue Springs.
Fleming Park is home to Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo. The park is operated by Jackson County. Fleming Park offers many recreational features. Fleming Park's total land area is 78090NaN0 of which 16900NaN0 is water.
Blue Springs is served by three public schools districts and three private schools.
Blue Springs experiences a colder variation of a four-season humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with mild days and cold nights during the winter, and hot days and muggy nights during the summer.