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Blue Springs, MO Economic Statistics
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over35,542100.0In labor force27,20976.6Civilian labor force27,14976.4Employed26,27673.9Unemployed8732.5Percent of civilian labor force3.2(X…Blue Springs, MO, Housing Statistics
NumberPercentTotal housing units17,793100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached13,45875.61-unit, attached9745.52 units9145.13 or 4 units9655.45 to 9 units7104.010 to 19 units3211.820 or more…Blue Springs, MO Social Statistics
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school13,915100.0Nursery school, preschool1,0297.4Kindergarten7095.1Elementary school (grades 1-8)6,50046.7High school (…Cleveland, James
(Encyclopedia) Cleveland, James, 1931–91, African-American gospel singer, composer, and arranger, b. Chicago. Known as the King of Gospel, he was renowned for his rough baritone voice. He…sky
(Encyclopedia) sky, apparent dome over the earth, background of the clouds, sun, moon, and stars. The blue color of the clear daytime sky results from the selective scattering of light rays by the…Fela
(Encyclopedia) Fela (Fela Anikulapo Kuti), 1938–97, Nigerian musician and political activist, b. Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, studied Trinity College of Music, London. He was the…Gretzky, Wayne
(Encyclopedia) Gretzky, Wayne (Wayne Douglas Gretzky), 1961–, Canadian ice hockey player, b. Brantford, Ont. He played with the Edmonton Oilers (1978–88), Los Angeles Kings (1988–96), St. Louis Blues…Williams, Hank
(Encyclopedia) Williams, Hank, 1923–53, American country singer and songwriter, b. near Georgiana, Ala., as Hiram Williams. He is widely regarded as the leading figure in the history of country music…Monagas, José Tadeo
(Encyclopedia) Monagas, José TadeoMonagas, José Tadeohōsāˈ täᵺāˈō mōnäˈgäs [key], 1784–1868, Venezuelan political leader. He fought under Bolívar in the revolt against Spain. Chosen by José Antonio…Jackson, Mahalia
(Encyclopedia) Jackson, MahaliaJackson, Mahaliaməhălˈyə [key], 1911–72, American gospel singer, b. New Orleans. She sang in church choirs during her childhood. Moving (1927) to Chicago, she worked at…Trending
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