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'{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Nixa, Missouri | settlement_type = [[City]] | nickname = | motto = The Progressive Choice of the Ozarks | imagesize = | image_caption = | image_flag = Flag of Nixa, Missouri.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 = | government_type = | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Jarad W. Giddens | established_title = Incorporated | established_date = 1946 | established_title1 = | established_date1 = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 24.09 | area_land_km2 = 24.08 | area_water_km2 = 0.01 | area_total_sq_mi = 9.30 | area_land_sq_mi = 9.30 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]] | population_est = | pop_est_as_of = | population_total = 23257 | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = 965.83 | population_density_sq_mi = 2501.56 | timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_m = | 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=gnis>{{GNIS|723380}}</ref> | website = {{URL|www.nixa.com/}} | footnotes = | pop_est_footnotes = | 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 [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city's population was 23,257.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2952616|access-date=2021-12-05|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> It is a principal city, and the second largest city in the [[Springfield, Missouri]] [[Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. == History == [[File:City of Nixa, Missouri flag.png|thumb|Flag of Nixa in use from 2017 to 2023]] 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=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 |2020= 23257 |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} ===2020 census=== The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 23,257 people, 8,170 households, and 5,899 families in Nixa. The population density was 2,500.8 per square mile (965.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 8,711 housing units at an average density of 936.7 per square mile (361.8/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 88.32% (20,540) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 1.13% (262) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.65% (151) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.19% (277) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% (33) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.26% (293) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.31% (1,701) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.9% (868) of the population. Of the 8,170 households, 38.1% had children under the age of 18; 58.0% were married couples living together; 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 24.2% consisted of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2. 24.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 104.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.3 males. The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $63,176 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,286) and the median family income was $69,874 (+/- $4,707). Males had a median income of $41,770 (+/- $3,651) versus $26,480 (+/- $3,003) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,059 (+/- $3,052). Approximately, 6.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.9% of those ages 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. ===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 {{convert|1,969.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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. == Education == [[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 sixth grade. Ozarks Technical Community college Richwood Valley Campus is in the Nixa zip code. == Infrastructure == The city of Nixa began construction on the largest [[Photovoltaic power station|solar farm]] in Missouri in June 2017, which 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> Former [[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" /> ==Economy== Nixa is home to Accurate Plastics, as well as another plastic service located adjacent to Accurate Plastics named Diversified Plastics. Nixa is home to a train part manufacturer, Snyders Equipment Company, division of New York Air Brake. Also hailing from the community, Aire-Master, a deodorizer brand that specializes in commercial applications, such as restroom air freshener dispensers. 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 has a bowling alley named Century Lanes. ==Politics== Nixa is part of [[Missouri's 7th congressional district]]. A petition was submitted in June 2021 to set a recall election for Mayor Brian Steele. The Christian County clerk certified enough valid signatures to trigger the recall election on Nov 2 2021. The petition claims Steele should be recalled for abuse of emergency powers by enacting a mandatory mask mandate and other restrictions during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which have since expired. The vote failed, with 75% of the vote going to in favor of Steele.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://apnews.com/article/mo-state-wire-michael-brown-election-2020-health-coronavirus-pandemic-7138acb91a74b10a0df0f16f24470f75|website = apnews.com|title = Missouri mayor who required masks faces recall vote|date = 6 July 2021|access-date = 13 July 2021}}</ref> == Annual Sucker Day == Finis Gold, mayor of Nixa, a barber and local American Legion commander, started the annual Nixa Sucker Day in 1957. It has been a longstanding tradition. Locals often close up shop or skip school for the day to go "grabbin’ for suckers". The fish are then frozen until enough available for a big fish fry. The event is held annually during May. It is a family-friendly event held on Nixa's Main Street, with live entertainment and local crafts. Sucker fish and other kinds of food are sold by vendors. Proceeds from Sucker Day activities help fund local causes such as scholarships for graduates from Nixa High School, 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]]<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> * [[Dean Deetz]]: Professional baseball [[pitcher]] * [[Courtney Frerichs]]: American middle-distance runner, and Olympian * [[Jim Kreider]]: served as Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives * [[David Krol]]: Professional [[Ten-pin bowling|bowler]], winner of the [[2024 PBA Tour season|2024 PBA Playoffs]] * [[Mickey Owen]]: Professional baseball player and coach * [[Chase Allen (tight end)|Chase Allen]]: Tight end in the NFL * [[Jason Bourne]]: Ex-CIA Legendary Badass == 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 news |url=http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/bourne-in-missouri/Content?oid=2186480 |title=Bourne in Missouri |date=16 August 2007 |newspaper=[[The Pitch (newspaper)|The Pitch]] |access-date=12 February 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215181809/https://www.pitch.com/kansascity/bourne-in-missouri/Content?oid=2186480 |archive-date=2016-02-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://eu.news-leader.com/story/news/local/christian-county/2016/08/08/jason-bourne-nixa/88416752/ |title=That time someone added 'Home of Jason Bourne' below Nixa city limit sign |first=Giacomo |last=Bologna |date=2016-08-08 |newspaper=[[Springfield News-Leader]]}}</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 Maps | 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] *[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]]'