# Randolph

> city in Clay County, Missouri, United States

**Wikidata**: [Q2769882](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2769882)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randolph,_Missouri)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/randolph

## Summary
Randolph is a city located in Clay County, Missouri, United States, with a population of 57 as of the 2020 census. It covers an area of approximately 0.8948 square kilometers and is situated at coordinates 39.1586° N, 94.4944° W. The city is distinct from Randolph County and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Randolph is in Clay County, Missouri, United States (references: Q328).
- **Population**: 57 (2020 census); 52 (2010 census).
- **Area**: 0.8948 km² (2010 measurement); 0.894803 km² (2020 data).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 39.1586°, Longitude -94.4944° (references: Q328).
- **Elevation**: 234 meters above sea level.
- **Water Coverage**: 5.1555% of the total area (2010 data).
- **Aliases**: Randolph, Missouri; Randolph, MO.
- **Country**: United States (references: Q10000).
- **SNARC ID**: 1641.
- **UN/LOCODE**: USDCP.
- **GNIS Feature IDs**: 755566 (human settlement), 2399039 (administrative entity).
- **FIPS Code**: 29-60590.
- **Per Capita Income**: $36,911 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Households**: 15 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Dialing Code**: 816.
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: de701e97-6c82-46c1-b228-05b2d4e1e91c.
- **GeoNames ID**: 4405081.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 141015.
- **Wikidata Sitelink Count**: 30.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Covered in 30+ languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.

## FAQs
- **How has Randolph’s population changed?** The population grew from 52 in 2010 to 57 in 2020, based on U.S. census data.
- **What is Randolph’s geographic profile?** It has a total area of ~0.8948 km², with 5.1555% water coverage and an elevation of 234 meters.
- **What economic data is available?** As of 2016–2020, per capita income was $36,911, with 15 households recorded.
- **How is Randolph distinguished from similar entities?** It is explicitly differentiated from Randolph County (references: Q328) and has unique identifiers like FIPS code 29-60590.
- **What identifiers link Randolph to external databases?** Key IDs include GNIS 755566, GeoNames 4405081, and MusicBrainz de701e97-6c82-46c1-b228-05b2d4e1e91c.

## Why It Matters
Randolph serves as a small but distinct municipal entity in Clay County, Missouri, contributing to the broader Kansas City metropolitan area’s demographic and geographic diversity. Its inclusion in U.S. census data and administrative records underscores its role in local governance and regional planning. Despite its modest size, Randolph’s incorporation and historical presence reflect the patterns of settlement and municipal organization in Missouri.

## Notable For
- **Small Population**: One of the smallest incorporated cities in Missouri, with fewer than 100 residents.
- **Distinctive Identification**: Holds unique GNIS, FIPS, and MusicBrainz identifiers despite its size.
- **Water Coverage**: Over 5% of its area is water, notable for a municipality of its scale.
- **Census Recognition**: Documented in both 2010 and 2020 U.S. censuses, highlighting its enduring municipal status.
- **Geographic Precision**: Elevation and coordinates are officially recorded, aiding in cartographic and environmental studies.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Randolph is situated in Clay County, Missouri, at coordinates 39.1586° N, 94.4944° W, with an elevation of 234 meters. Its total area is 0.8948 km², of which 5.1555% is water (2010 data). The city’s boundaries are mapped in the Wikimedia Commons file "Clay_County_Missouri_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Randolph_Highlighted.svg".

### Demographics
- **Population**: 57 residents (2020 census), up from 52 in 2010.
- **Households**: 15 households reported in the 2016–2020 American Community Survey.
- **Income**: Per capita income averaged $36,911 between 2016–2020.

### Governance and Administration
- **FIPS Code**: 29-60590 (references: Q136736).
- **GNIS IDs**: 755566 (human settlement) and 2399039 (administrative entity).
- **UN/LOCODE**: USDCP, linking it to international trade and logistics databases.

### Economy
Economic data from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey shows a per capita income of $36,911, with 15 households. The city’s small population limits broader economic metrics but reflects regional income trends.

### Infrastructure
- **Dialing Code**: Part of area code 816, shared with the Kansas City metropolitan area.
- **Digital Presence**: Featured in Wikimedia projects with a dedicated Commons category and 30+ language Wikipedia entries.

### Cultural and Administrative Identity
Randolph is explicitly distinguished from Randolph County (references: Q328) to avoid confusion. Its official name and boundaries are recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau and GeoNames (ID 4405081).

### Historical and Survey Context
- **2010 Census**: Baseline population of 52; water area measurement conducted.
- **2020 Census**: Updated population count and demographic snapshot.
- **American Community Survey (2016–2020)**: Source for income and household data, using survey methodology.

### Technical and Database Identifiers
- **MusicBrainz**: Unique area ID de701e97-6c82-46c1-b228-05b2d4e1e91c.
- **OpenStreetMap**: Relation ID 141015 for mapping and navigation systems.
- **SNARC ID**: 1641, facilitating academic and research tracking.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Geographic Names Information System](http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/federalcodes/NationalFedCodes_20160801.zip)
3. MusicBrainz
4. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
5. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
6. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
7. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/us.htm)
10. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
11. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)