**History and Geography**:
– Gladstone was settled as Linden and formally incorporated in November 1952.
– The city was formed to avoid annexation by Kansas City.
– Maple Woods Natural Area in Gladstone is a preserved remnant of mesic forested land.
– The Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
– Gladstone covers a total area of 8.06 square miles, with most being land.
– The city is connected to nearby areas by various routes, including U.S. Route 169.
– Small subdivisions along North Oak Trafficway host many shopping areas.
– The city’s boundaries are generally from NE Englewood Road to NE 77th north to south.
– Gladstone has four small enclaves: Oakview, Oakwood Park, Oakwood, and Oaks.
**Government**:
– Gladstone is a city of the third class under state statute.
– The city operates under a council-manager form of government.
– The City Council consists of five members elected every three years.
– The mayor presides over council meetings and appoints members to boards and commissions.
– The City Manager administers city operations and implements council policies.
**Demographics**:
– The 2020 census recorded 27,063 people in Gladstone.
– The population density was 3,349.4 per square mile.
– In 2020, 75.48% of the population was White, and 8.18% was Black or African-American.
– The median household income was $63,225, with 7.0% of families below the poverty line.
– The city had 11,598 households, with an average household size of 2.4.
**Census Data**:
– In the 2010 census, Gladstone had 25,410 residents.
– The racial makeup in 2010 was 85.8% White and 5.2% African American.
– Median age in 2010 was 41.7 years, with an average household size of 2.27.
– 27.1% of households had children under 18, and 44.5% were married couples.
– The city had 11,182 households and 12,148 housing units in 2010.
**Education and Notable People**:
– North Kansas City School District serves the area.
– Elementary schools in Gladstone include Chapel Hill, Linden West, Meadowbrook, Oakwood Manor, Briarcliff, Clardy, and Davidson.
– Majority zoned to Antioch Middle School and Oak Park High School.
– Portions south of NW Englewood Road zoned to Northgate Middle School and North Kansas City High School.
– Gladstone has a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.
– Notable residents include Jason Johnson, Jerry Nolte, and Melana Scantlin.
Gladstone is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States and a suburb of Kansas City. The City of Gladstone is located about 10–20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, and about 10–20 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 27,063. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Gladstone, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| City of Gladstone | |
 Location of Gladstone, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′48″N 94°33′33″W / 39.21333°N 94.55917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.09 sq mi (20.94 km2) |
| • Land | 8.08 sq mi (20.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 27,063 |
| • Density | 3,349.38/sq mi (1,293.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 64118-64119 |
| Area code | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-27190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394907 |
| Website | City of Gladstone |
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Gladstone, Missouri:
Gladstone is a city located in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and has a population of around 27,000 residents. Gladstone offers a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas, making it a popular place to live in the Kansas City metropolitan area.