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The current estimated population of Agency, Missouri is 690, with 50.1% male and 49.9% female. The town’s population has remained stable over the years, reflecting its role as a quiet, rural community in northwestern Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1836
  • County: Buchanan
  • Land area: 0.76 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 908 people per square mile
  • Area code: 816
  • Zip code: 64401

Geography and Location

Agency, Missouri is located in Buchanan County, in the northwestern part of the state, about 10 miles southeast of St. Joseph. The town is situated near U.S. Route 169, providing easy access to larger nearby cities like St. Joseph and Kansas City. The surrounding landscape is primarily rural, with farmland, rolling hills, and small forests defining the region. Agency’s location near the Missouri River offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. The town provides a quiet, rural lifestyle with the convenience of being close to larger urban centers, making it an attractive place for residents who value a peaceful environment.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.1 years
Median household income: $49,375
Median house value: $96,500

Population by Race

Races in Agency:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Other race (0.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (25.9%), United States (15.7%), Irish (10.2%), English (7.2%), Norwegian (3.0%), Italian (2.5%).

Elevation: 835 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Agency

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Agency village

  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

1.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -43 (-6.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Agency:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Agency:

  • ROSECRANS MEMORIAL (about 14 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Abbreviation: STJ)
  • KANSAS CITY INTL (about 26 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
  • CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 39 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Agency:

  • RAINBOW AIR VILLAGE (about 12 miles; DEARBORN, MO; Abbreviation: 0C1)
  • PLATTSBURG AIRPARK (about 21 miles; PLATTSBURG, MO; Abbreviation: 5MO)
  • SHERMAN AAF (about 23 miles; FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS; Abbreviation: FLV)

Amtrak station near Agency:

  • 10 miles: ST. JOSEPH (4225 FREDERICK AVE.) – Bus Station. Services: full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Agency:

  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 8 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,998)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 38 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,168)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 42 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 44 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,830)

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