The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City.
The Postal Code for Missouri: MO
The typical abbreviation for Missouri: Mo.
Time Zone:
The state of Missouri is in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Missouri refer to themselves: Missourian
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Missouri has a population of 5,842,713 people.
This represents 1.95% of the national total, making it the 18th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 5,842,713 | +0.78% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 5,797,703 | +0.78% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 5,752,861 | +0.59% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 5,719,204 | +0.69% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 5,680,259 | +0.66% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 5,643,232 | +0.86% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 5,595,211 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Missouri is 69,704 square miles (180,532.53 km²).
This represents 1.84% of the national total.
Missouri ranks as the 21st largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Missouri is 84.82 people per square mile (32.75 people/km²).
Missouri ranks 28th in population density.
Nickname for Missouri: "The Show-Me State"
State Motto: "Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto" (The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law)
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird (sialia sialis)
State Tree: Flowering Dogwood (cornus florida)
State Flower: White Hawthorn (crataegus)
State Song: "Missouri Waltz"
Statehood:
Missouri became the 24th state on Aug 10, 1821.
Useful State Links
The state website for Missouri can be found at:
The portal for Missouri tourism:
For information about Missouri fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Missouri hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Kansas City | 444,965 | 36 |
| 2 | Saint Louis | 344,362 | 50 |
| 3 | Springfield | 150,298 | 137 |
| 4 | Independence | 110,208 | |
| 5 | Columbia | 91,814 | |
| 6 | Saint Joseph | 72,661 | |
| 7 | Lee's Summit | 80,338 | |
| 8 | Saint Charles | 62,304 | |
| 9 | Florissant | 51,812 | |
| 10 | Saint Peters | 54,209 | |
| 11 | O'Fallon | 69,694 | |
| 12 | Blue Springs | 53,099 | |
| 13 | Chesterfield | 47,020 | |
| 14 | Joplin | 47,183 | |
| 15 | Jefferson City | 39,062 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 4 (West North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 29 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VII / Region 7 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-MO |
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