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'{{Infobox settlement | official_name = Nixa, Missouri | settlement_type = [[City]] | nickname = | motto = The Progressive Choice of the Ozarks | imagesize = | image_caption = | image_flag = File:City of Nixa, Missouri flag.png | image_map = Christian_County_Missouri_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Nixa_Highlighted.svg | mapsize = 250x200px | map_caption = Location of Nixa, Missouri | image_map1 = | mapsize1 = | map_caption1 = | subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Missouri]] | subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Missouri|County]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Christian County, Missouri|Christian]] | government_footnotes = | image_skyline = File:Downtown.png | government_type = | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Brian Steele | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | established_title = Incorporated | established_date = 1946 | established_title1 = | established_date1 = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_29.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref> | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 23.60 | area_land_km2 = 23.59 | area_water_km2 = 0.01 | area_total_sq_mi = 9.11 | area_land_sq_mi = 9.11 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]] | population_est = 22515 | pop_est_as_of = 2019 | population_total = 19022 | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = 954.60 | population_density_sq_mi = 2472.27 | timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 395 | elevation_ft = 1296 | coordinates = {{coord|37|2|43|N|93|17|56|W|region:US-MO|display=inline,title}} | postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] | postal_code = 65714 | area_code = [[Area code 417|417]] | blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] | blank_info = 29-52616<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> | blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID | blank1_info = 0723380<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> | website = {{URL|www.nixa.com/}} | footnotes = | pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse"/> | name = | image_seal = File:City of Nixa, Missouri seal.png }} '''Nixa''' is a city in [[Christian County, Missouri|Christian County]], [[Missouri]], [[United States]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city's population was 19,022.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 9, 2012}}</ref> The population was estimated at 22,515 in 2019. It is a principal city, and the second largest city in the [[Springfield, Missouri]] [[Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. == History == The area was first settled by farmers who located their farms along the wooded streams near present-day Nixa.<ref name=CoN>{{cite web |url=http://www.nixa.com/index.aspx?page=44 |title=History of Nixa |publisher=City of Nixa, Missouri |access-date=12 February 2016}}</ref> The area became a crossroads, as it was a half-day ride with a team of horses from [[Springfield, Missouri|Springfield]].<ref name=CoN/> [[Teamster]]s found it a convenient stopover site when hauling freight between Springfield and [[Arkansas]].<ref name=CoN/> The village became known as Faughts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mkfitz/article_3.htm |title=A Trip Back into the History of Time |author=by Michelle Korgis-Fitzpatrick |date=July 2002 |publisher=Michelle Korgis-Fitzpatrick |access-date=12 February 2016}}</ref> An early resident, Nicholas A. Inman, was a blacksmith from [[Tennessee]], who set up a shop in 1852.<ref name=CoN/> When a post office was opened, a town meeting was held to decide on a name for the new community. Because of his years of service to the community, the town was suggested to be named for him.<ref name=CoN/> Another suggestion was "nix" because the community was "nothing but a crossroads".<ref name=CoN/> The name Nix was finally decided upon, and Inman's middle initial "a" was added to get the unique name of Nixa.<ref name=CoN/> The village incorporated on June 10, 1902.<ref name=CoN/> ==Geography== Nixa is located at {{coord|37|2|43|N|93|17|56|W|type:city}} (37.045253, -93.298755).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2011-02-20}}</ref> The modern city rests on and around seven hills. ==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1910= 276 |1920= 370 |1930= 307 |1940= 370 |1950= 509 |1960= 994 |1970= 1636 |1980= 2662 |1990= 4707 |2000= 12124 |2010= 19022 |estyear=2019 |estimate=22515 |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref> |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} ===2000 census=== As of the [[United States census|US Census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 12,124 people, 4,654 households, and 3,448 families resided in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,969.1 people per square mile (759.9/km{{sup|2}}). The 4,962 housing units averaged 805.9 per square mile (311.0/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 97.43% White, 0.46% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.26% of the population. Of the 4,654 households, 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were not families. About 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city, the population was distributed as 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $37,655, and for a family was $44,556. Males had a median income of $33,636 versus $21,737 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,774. About 8.1% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. ===2010 census=== As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, 19,022 people, 7,264 households, and 5,280 families lived in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.1% of the population. Of the 7,264 households, 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were not families. About 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age in the city was 34.2 years; 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female. == Education == Currently, [[Nixa Public Schools]] operates four elementary schools for students in kindergarten through fourth grade: Helen-Matthews Elementary, Espy Elementary, Century Elementary, and the newest, High Pointe Elementary (named because it sits on the highest elevation in Christian County), opened in August 2007. Two intermediate schools serve students in the fifth and sixth grades: Inman Intermediate and Summit Intermediate. One junior high school, Nixa Junior High, and one high school, [[Nixa Public High School]] are in the district. A magnet school, John Thomas School of Discovery, hosts kindergarten through 6th grade. == Infrastructure == The city of Nixa began construction on the largest [[Photovoltaic power station|solar farm]] in Missouri in June 2017 and it was completed and operational in November 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/every-child/2017/06/21/nixa-finally-break-ground-solar-farm-sun-power-grows-state/416876001/|title=Nixa to finally break ground on massive solar farm as sun power grows in Missouri|work=Springfield News-Leader|access-date=2017-07-08|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2017/11/14/nixas-massive-new-solar-farm-part-shift-responsible-renewable-power-policy/858587001/|title=Nixa's massive new solar farm is part of the shift to responsible, renewable power policy|last=Schmitt|first=Will|date=November 14, 2017|website=Springfield News-Leader|language=en|access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref> The solar farm has 33,288 solar panels located on 72-acres and provides an estimated 9% of the city's power needs.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nixa.com/departments/public-works/electric/nixa-solar-farm|title=Nixa Solar Farm {{!}} Nixa, MO|website=www.nixa.com|access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref> [[Jay Wasson|Sen. Jay Wasson]] owns the land on which the solar farm is being built. The farm has a life expectancy of 25 years.<ref name=":2" /> In 2015, Nixa became a gigabit city with the upgrade of its internet system.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/christian-county/2015/07/09/blazing-fast-internet-speed-now-nixa/29938119/|title='Blazing fast' Internet speed now in Nixa|work=Springfield News-Leader|access-date=2017-07-08|language=en}}</ref> ==Economy== Nixa is home to Accurate Plastics, as well as another plastic service located next door to Accurate Plastics named Diversified Plastics. In 2011, [[B&B Theatres]] built a cinema between Ozark and Nixa along [[Missouri Route 14|Route 14]].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.bbtheatres.com/location.asp?location=28030 |title= B & B Ozark-Nixa 12 with Marquee Suites| publisher= [[B&B Theatres]]| access-date=2012-03-30}}</ref> Nixa is also home to a bowling alley, named Century Lanes. ==Politics== Nixa is part of [[Missouri's 7th congressional district]]. == Annual Sucker Day == A local barber named Finis Gold started Nixa Sucker Day in 1957, and it has since been a longstanding tradition. Locals often closed up shop and skipped school for the day to go "grabbin’ for suckers". The fish were then frozen until enough were available for a big fish fry. Nixa Sucker Day was the result of this annual tradition. The event is held annually during May. It is a family-friendly event held on Nixa's Main Street. Sucker fish and other kinds of food are sold by vendors. There are live entertainment and local crafts. Proceeds from Sucker Day activities are used to assist projects in the city such as scholarships to graduates from Nixa High School, donations to Project Graduation, and Nixa [[Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps|JROTC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nixasuckerday.org/|title=Nixa Sucker Day|website=www.nixasuckerday.org|language=en|access-date=2017-09-08}}</ref> ==Notable people== * [[William F. Austin]], CEO of [[Starkey Hearing Technologies]], the largest hearing aid manufacturer in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web |title=William F. (Franklin) Austin |url=http://msthalloffame.org/william_austin.htm |website=Minnesota Science and Technology Hall of Fame |access-date=15 October 2018}}</ref> * [[Jason Bourne]] * [[Courtney Frerichs]] * [[Jim Kreider]] * [[Mickey Owen]] * [[Dean Deetz]] Tyler Sederwall beloved let’s player and Youtuber == In popular culture== In the [[Robert Ludlum]] novels and films (fiction), Nixa is the birthplace of [[Jason Bourne|Jason Bourne/David Webb]]. ''[[The Bourne Supremacy (film)|The Bourne Supremacy]]'' revealed that Bourne's real name was David Webb and that he was born in Nixa, Missouri.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/bourne-in-missouri/Content?oid=2186480 |title=Bourne in Missouri |date=16 August 2007 |publisher=The Pitch/KC Communications, LLC |access-date=12 February 2016}}</ref> Several streets in a residential neighborhood northeast of downtown are named for performers on ABC-TV's ''[[Ozark Jubilee]]'', including Nixa native [[Slim Wilson]]. They include Slim Wilson Boulevard, [[Red Foley]] Court, Zed Tennis Street, Bill Ring Court, [[Speedy Haworth|(Speedy) Haworth]] Court and Ozark Jubilee Drive. M<ref>{{cite web | url = https://maps.google.com/ | title = Google Maps | publisher = Google, Inc. | access-date = 2009-10-20}}</ref> A 2013 episode of the [[Investigation Discovery]] television series ''Beauty Queen Murder'' featured a murder in Nixa. The 1985 death of Jackie Johns was not solved until 2010, when DNA evidence proved that fellow Nixa resident Gerald Carnahan had raped and murdered the young woman.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carnahan Found Guilty of Jackie Johns Rape, Murder|url=http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/carnahan-found-guilty-of-jackie-johns-rape-murder/70258281|access-date=19 January 2018|agency=Ozarks First}}</ref> ==Radio Stations== * [[KGBX-FM]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.nixa.com/ City of Nixa] *[https://www.nixafire.org/ Nixa Fire Protection District] *[http://www.nixachamber.com Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce] *[http://www.nixaxpress.com Nixa XPress newspaper] {{Christian County, Missouri}} {{Missouri}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Cities in Christian County, Missouri]] [[Category:Springfield metropolitan area, Missouri]] [[Category:Cities in Missouri]]'