Quick Facts
CapitalJefferson City
Largest CityKansas City
Population5,754,618
Per Capita Income$28,029
NicknameShow-me State
StatehoodAugust 10, 1821
State BirdBluebird
State FlowerHawthorn
State TreeDogwood
State SongMissouri Waltz
Geography
Land Area68,898 sq mi
Water Area811 sq mi
Total Area69,709 sq mi
RegionMidwest
About Missouri
Missouri, known as the “Show-me State,” has a population of 5,754,618 and a per capita income of $28,029. The state capital is Jefferson City and the largest city is Kansas City. Missouri joined the Union on August 10, 1821 and covers 69,709 square miles across the Midwest region. Explore 93 cities and towns across Missouri with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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