This post is dedicated to informing my fellow classmates about the recent events occurring in Maryville, Missouri, and naming a few stats and statistics about the town along the way. I think it is important for all of us as students at Northwest Missouri State University to become familiar with our college town. I hope that this webpage can maybe better inform a few of you about what has been happening in Maryville over the course of the semester. Maryville has a pretty diverse population thanks to the students that make up our great campus. I find the average age of the population interesting as it is mostly students that would just be getting out of college that are choosing to stay in Maryville. I also noticed that the average household size is two which stuck out oddly to me. All of these factors is what I think makes Maryville so interesting in its’ own ways. As I mentioned earlier, I think it is very important to learn about the demographics and the history of Maryville. While it may be a small town, it has a whole ton of history and good people that come along with it too. Let’s dive into a little bit of recent events, tidbits and facts about Maryville, Missouri!
Shown above is the demographics and some statistics about those who live in Maryville.
The spirit of Maryville and the university can always be felt during the homecoming parade. Shown above is a short video displaying some of the festivities that go on during the parade. Shown below, the 2020 homecoming king Kirayle Jones & queen Carmen Miller were celebrated during this year’s past homecoming.
With COVID-19 cases rising across the country, Maryville and Northwest Missouri State University found a way to overcome the growing concerns and maintained in-person classes throughout the semester. While this remains a positive, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the city of Maryville. On Tuesday, November 24th, the Seventh Emergency Order was issued in reaction to state government protocols. COVID-19 protocols remain in place on campus and in the city of Maryville.
Maryville is home to some of the most diverse institutions and programs in the state of Missouri. It should be noted that Maryville is home to the university setting new enrollment records during this pandemic, while also maintaining its’ second highest retention rate.
Overall, Maryville, Missouri is the home to mass opportunities for anyone to jump on. It is a great college town with awesome educational benefits and wouldn’t be that bad of a place to start a family. As mentioned earlier in the post, Maryville’s demographics are rather interesting off first glimpse. It should be noted that almost a quarter of the population has a bachelors degree, so many have found success while staying in Maryville at a rather low rate. All in all, Maryville is a great place for anyone to start their careers and expand upon them into the future.
Thanks for reading!
