Cedar Vale, Kansas

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Cedar Vale, Kansas
City
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°6′18″N 96°30′3″W / 37.10500°N 96.50083°W / 37.10500; -96.50083Coordinates: 37°6′18″N 96°30′3″W / 37.10500°N 96.50083°W / 37.10500; -96.50083
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyChautauqua
Area
 • Total0.76 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
948 ft (289 m)
Population
 • Total579
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
508
 • Density673.74/sq mi (260.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67024
Area code620
FIPS code20-11450 [4]
GNIS ID0469099 [5]
Websitecityofcedarvale.com

Cedar Vale is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 579.[6]

History[edit]

Cedar Vale was founded in 1870.[7] Its name is meant to be descriptive of the town's setting.[8]

Geography[edit]

Cedar Vale is located at 37°6′18″N 96°30′3″W / 37.10500°N 96.50083°W / 37.10500; -96.50083 (37.104892, -96.500844).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all of it land.[10]

Climate[edit]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cedar Vale has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880218—
1890640193.6%
190093245.6%
19109481.7%
19201,04410.1%
19301,000−4.2%
1940952−4.8%
19501,0106.1%
1960859−15.0%
1970665−22.6%
198084827.5%
1990760−10.4%
2000723−4.9%
2010579−19.9%
2019 (est.)508[3]−12.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 579 people, 251 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 761.8 inhabitants per square mile (294.1/km2). There were 342 housing units at an average density of 450.0 per square mile (173.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.3% African American, 3.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 251 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 723 people, 285 households, and 184 families living in the city. The population density was 758.8 people per square mile (293.8/km2). There were 344 housing units at an average density of 361.0 per square mile (139.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.67% White, 0.41% African American, 4.15% Native American, 1.11% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,031, and the median income for a family was $33,889. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,410. About 11.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Media[edit]

The Cedar Vale Star newspaper was created in 1884, and it continued until January 1894.[12][13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 21, 2011.[dead link]
  7. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 302.
  8. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 155.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Cedar Vale, Kansas
  12. ^ "The Cedar Vale Star".
  13. ^ The Cedar Vale Star. January 12, 1894 https://www.newspapers.com/image/419616440/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQxOTYxNjQ0MCwiaWF0IjoxNTU5MDcyMTA2LCJleHAiOjE1NTkxNTg1MDZ9.K5P8ZuFe4Wsinygc8f3hsUbhrNj7xH1-uENbWiQ17D8. Missing or empty |title= (help) A page from the last issue. States it is the last issue in the top-left column.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Chautauqua County, Kansas

External links[edit]

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