Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs: The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
About
Blue Springs is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 52,575 and a population density of 905 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 56,547 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Blue Springs is a city located in the U.S. state of Missouri within Jackson County. Blue Springs is located 19 miles east of downtown Kansas City and is the 9th largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
It is home to Prairie Village, one of the largest shopping malls in the Midwest. The city also has its own airport, which serves as an alternate airport for Kansas City International Airport. The city's population was 55,415 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Missouri and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.
The city was established in 1838 and named after a spring found on the property of William Harkness. Originally a small town on the Santa Fe Trail, Blue Springs grew after being connected to Kansas City by a railroad line in 1869. In 1948 it was linked to both Independence and Kansas City by an Interstate highway.
Quick Facts about Blue Springs
| Population | 56,547 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 64015 |
| Phone Area Codes | 816 |
| Area | 58.09 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0170,-94.2816 |
| Altitude | 974 feet / 297 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:12:17 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 973 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Blue Springs is located at 39°1'1"N 94°16'54"W (39.0169500, -94.2816100).
Blue Springs map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Blue Springs
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Blue Springs increased by 7.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,575 | - | census |
| 2011 | 52,754 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,977 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,149 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,462 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 53,998 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,387 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,861 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 55,126 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 55,829 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 56,547 | 1.27% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Blue Springs
1Vesper Hall
400 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64014 View details
Phone: +18162280181 | Website available
2Blue Springs City Hall
903 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015 View details
Phone: +18162280110 | Website available
3Chris Lievsay, City Council District 2
201 NW 3rd Terrace, Blue Springs, MO 64014 View details
Phone: +18166745108
People born in Blue Springs (12)
People born in Blue Springs, including zoologist Ernest P. Walker, politician Bryan Pratt, martial artist John Ott, .
More notable people
- Austin Lyon (American actor) he was born in 30/06/1989
- Jeff Mittie (American basketball coach) he was born in 24/06/1966
- Dominique Bradley (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 10/03/1989
- Logan Stutz (American basketball player (1988-)) he was born in 27/05/1988
- Deiondre' Hall (American football cornerback) he was born in 31/05/1994
- Justin Pitts (basketball player) he was born in 26/10/1994
- Mia Swanegan (American volleyball player) she was born in 18/01/1996
- Darrius Shepherd (American football wide receiver) he was born in 01/11/1995
- Kirk Myers (Kirk Myers is a personal trainer and fitness instructor of celebrities) he was born in 03/03/1979
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blue Springs, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176716 | House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs | Blue Springs (MO) | 64014 |
| 247700 | National American University-Independence | Independence (MO) | 64057-1791 |
| 177603 | Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence (MO) | 64055 |
| 441496 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City | Kansas City (MO) | 64129 |
| 177302 | Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City | Kansas City (MO) | 64137-1659 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blue Springs, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Blue Springs.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Spring Post Office | Blue Springs (MO) | 64014 |
| Grain Valley Post Office | Grain Valley (MO) | 64029 |
| R B R Post Office | Lees Summit (MO) | 64064 |
| Harry S Truman Post Office | Independence (MO) | 64055 |
| Oak Grov Post Office | Oak Grove (MO) | 64075 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Blue Springs, Nebraska City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 315 people.
- Blue Springs, Mississippi human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 243 people.
- Blue Springs, Alabama town of the United States with a population of 86 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Lee's Summit | 101,467 | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Raytown | 28,816 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Grandview | 24,711 | City in Washington, United States |
| Grain Valley | 14,827 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Oak Grove | 8,437 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Greenwood | 5,881 | Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States |
| Sugar Creek | 3,235 | City in Missouri |
| Buckner | 3,010 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Marlborough | 2,142 | Village in St. |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,131 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Lone Jack | 1,378 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Lake Tapawingo | 719 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Adams | 690 | Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blue Springs distances to largest Missouri cities