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Youngest Cities in Missouri

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Youngest Cities — Missouri

1 Fort Leonard Wood 20.3
2 Warrensburg 24.8
3 Kirksville 25.1
4 Maryville 25.3
5 Rolla 27.4
6 Berkeley 28.4
7 Clayton 28.7
8 Columbia 29.2
9 Willard 29.9
10 St. Robert 30.5
11 Warrenton 30.8
12 Black Jack 30.9
13 Carthage 31.0
14 Marshall 31.2
15 De Soto 32.6
16 Peculiar 33.1
17 Bolivar 33.4
18 Maplewood 33.4
19 Barnhart 33.4
20 Ozark 33.5
21 Marshfield 33.5
22 Springfield 33.6
23 Republic 33.6
24 Neosho 33.7
25 Webb City 33.8
26 Union 33.9
27 Park Hills 34.0
28 Waynesville 34.1
29 Cape Girardeau 34.2
30 West Plains 34.2
31 Spanish Lake 34.5
32 Overland 34.5
33 Monett 34.5
34 Pevely 34.6
35 Jackson 34.7
36 Maryland Heights 34.8
37 Troy 34.8
38 Fulton 34.8
39 Grandview 35.3
40 Festus 35.4
41 Richmond Heights 35.4
42 Pleasant Hill 35.6
43 Kansas City 35.7
44 Wentzville 35.7
45 Excelsior Springs 35.7
46 Nixa 35.8
47 Grain Valley 35.8
48 Carl Junction 35.8
49 Lemay 35.9
50 Ferguson 36.0
51 Glasgow Village 36.1
52 Sedalia 36.2
53 St. Ann 36.2
54 Caruthersville 36.2
55 Lebanon 36.4
56 St. Louis 36.6
57 Mexico 36.6
58 Blue Springs 36.7
59 Poplar Bluff 36.7
60 Murphy 36.7
61 Smithville 36.8
62 Oak Grove 36.8
63 Cottleville 36.9
64 Belton 37.0
65 Sikeston 37.0
66 Wright City 37.0
67 Liberty 37.3
68 Greenwood 37.3
69 Joplin 37.5
70 Florissant 37.5
71 Eureka 37.5
72 Nevada 37.5
73 Imperial 37.5
74 Chillicothe 37.7
75 Brentwood 37.7
76 Harrisonville 37.8
77 St. Joseph 37.9
78 Farmington 37.9
79 Dexter 38.0
80 University City 38.1
81 O'Fallon 38.2
82 Branson 38.2
83 Perryville 38.2
84 Hannibal 38.3
85 Independence 38.4
86 Hazelwood 38.4
87 Moberly 38.4
88 Manchester 38.5
89 Jennings 38.5
90 Boonville 38.5
91 Valley Park 38.5
92 Richmond 38.5
93 Lee's Summit 38.6
94 St. John 38.7
95 Trenton 38.7
96 Parkville 38.8
97 St. Charles 38.9
98 Jefferson City 39.1
99 Bonne Terre 39.2
100 Kennett 39.5

The youngest cities in Missouri by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Fort Leonard Wood has a median age of 20.3 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Fort Leonard Wood's population is under 20.3 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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