Glen Elder, Kansas

Glen Elder, Kansas
City
Glen Elder Statue of Liberty (2017)
Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°29′59″N98°18′23″W / 39.49972°N 98.30639°W / 39.49972; -98.30639 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Mitchell
Founded	1871
Incorporated	1879
Area [2]
• Total	0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
• Land	0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,424 ft (434 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	362
• Density	820/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67446
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-26500
GNIS ID	2394910 [1]
Website	glenelder.com

Glen Elder is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 362. ^[3]

History

Glen Elder was originally known as West Hampton, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1871 by promoters who built a large gristmill at the site. ^[4] The town later adopted the name Glen Elder when the post office of that name was moved there from its former location a half mile north. ^[5] The present name is after a grove of box elder trees. ^[6] Glen Elder incorporated in 1879. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Climate

Climate data for Glen Elder, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1964–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	75 (24)	81 (27)	88 (31)	100 (38)	103 (39)	109 (43)	111 (44)	109 (43)	107 (42)	95 (35)	89 (32)	82 (28)	111 (44)
Average high °F (°C)	40.3 (4.6)	44.8 (7.1)	55.9 (13.3)	66.5 (19.2)	74.9 (23.8)	86.6 (30.3)	92.7 (33.7)	89.4 (31.9)	82.1 (27.8)	69.9 (21.1)	54.9 (12.7)	43.8 (6.6)	66.8 (19.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)	27.0 (−2.8)	30.8 (−0.7)	41.3 (5.2)	51.5 (10.8)	61.4 (16.3)	73.4 (23.0)	78.6 (25.9)	75.8 (24.3)	67.3 (19.6)	54.9 (12.7)	40.6 (4.8)	30.6 (−0.8)	52.8 (11.6)
Average low °F (°C)	13.6 (−10.2)	16.8 (−8.4)	26.6 (−3.0)	36.5 (2.5)	47.8 (8.8)	60.2 (15.7)	64.5 (18.1)	62.3 (16.8)	52.5 (11.4)	39.9 (4.4)	26.3 (−3.2)	17.5 (−8.1)	38.7 (3.7)
Record low °F (°C)	−22 (−30)	−16 (−27)	−10 (−23)	10 (−12)	24 (−4)	41 (5)	46 (8)	43 (6)	25 (−4)	14 (−10)	−9 (−23)	−27 (−33)	−27 (−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.67 (17)	0.72 (18)	1.32 (34)	2.22 (56)	3.87 (98)	3.70 (94)	4.32 (110)	3.12 (79)	2.28 (58)	1.92 (49)	1.14 (29)	0.99 (25)	26.27 (667)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	3.0	3.3	4.8	7.1	9.7	8.6	9.2	7.6	6.7	5.7	3.8	3.0	72.5
Source: NOAA [9] [10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	165		—
1890	407		146.7%
1900	481		18.2%
1910	565		17.5%
1920	615		8.8%
1930	617		0.3%
1940	555		−10.0%
1950	582		4.9%
1960	444		−23.7%
1970	422		−5.0%
1980	491		16.4%
1990	448		−8.8%
2000	439		−2.0%
2010	445		1.4%
2020	362		−18.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2010, there were 445 people, 193 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,011.4 inhabitants per square mile (390.5/km²). There were 250 housing units at an average density of 568.2 per square mile (219.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 31.6% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2000, there were 439 people, 196 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,131.1 inhabitants per square mile (436.7/km²). There were 265 housing units at an average density of 682.8 per square mile (263.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 0.68% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $32,361. Males had a median income of $21,528 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,169. About 5.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and Recreation

• Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park.

Education

The community is served by Waconda USD 272 public school district. The district elementary school is Lakeside Elementary School in Cawker City. The district high school is Lakeside High School in Downs with the mascot Knights. ^[13]

School unification combined Cawker City High School with Glen Elder High School in 1971 forming Waconda East High School. The Waconda East High School mascot was Vikings. Waconda East High School was then unified with Downs High School in 2003 forming USD 272. ^[14]

Glen Elder High School was closed through school unification. The Glen Elder High School mascot was Glen Elder Bearcats. ^[15]

The district previously operated Glen Elder Elementary School and Glen Elder Junior High School. ^[16]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glen Elder, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Glen Elder, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
4. "Histories of Mitchell County Towns". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. 1954. Archived from the original on November 7, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  752.
6. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 78. ISBN   9780974435886.
7. "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
10. "Station: Glen Elder Lake, KS". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
13. "Waconda USD 272". USD 272. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
14. "History of Glen Elder" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Foundation. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
15. "White Rock Champs", The Salina Journal, White Rock Champs, p.14.
16. Home. Waconda USD 272. April 9, 2002. Retrieved on February 25, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Mitchell County, Kansas

External links

• City of Glen Elder
• Glen Elder - Directory of Public Officials
• Glen Elder city map, KDOT