Meade, Kansas

Meade, Kansas
City and County seat
Courthouse in Meade (1910)
Location within Meade County and Kansas
KDOT map of Meade County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°17′01″N100°20′35″W / 37.28361°N 100.34306°W / 37.28361; -100.34306 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Meade
Founded	1880s
Platted	1885
Incorporated	1885
Named for	Gen. George Meade
Area [2]
• Total	1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2)
• Land	1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,500 ft (800 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,505
• Density	1,000/sq mi (400/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67864
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-45325
GNIS ID	2395076 [1]
Website	cityofmeade.org

Meade is a city in and the county seat of Meade County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,505. ^[3]

History

Meade was both laid out and incorporated in 1885. ^{[4] [5]} It was named for Gen. George Meade. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km²), all land. ^[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Meade has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. ^[8]

Climate data for Meade, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	83 (28)	89 (32)	94 (34)	101 (38)	106 (41)	114 (46)	110 (43)	110 (43)	108 (42)	101 (38)	91 (33)	88 (31)	114 (46)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	67.0 (19.4)	71.9 (22.2)	82.1 (27.8)	87.9 (31.1)	94.7 (34.8)	101.0 (38.3)	104.4 (40.2)	102.1 (38.9)	99.3 (37.4)	91.7 (33.2)	76.9 (24.9)	66.4 (19.1)	105.4 (40.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	46.0 (7.8)	48.9 (9.4)	59.4 (15.2)	67.7 (19.8)	78.9 (26.1)	88.5 (31.4)	94.4 (34.7)	91.9 (33.3)	84.4 (29.1)	71.5 (21.9)	57.7 (14.3)	47.6 (8.7)	69.7 (21.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)	32.3 (0.2)	35.4 (1.9)	44.6 (7.0)	53.0 (11.7)	64.4 (18.0)	74.4 (23.6)	79.9 (26.6)	78.1 (25.6)	69.7 (20.9)	56.3 (13.5)	43.3 (6.3)	33.9 (1.1)	55.4 (13.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	18.6 (−7.4)	21.9 (−5.6)	29.8 (−1.2)	38.3 (3.5)	49.8 (9.9)	60.3 (15.7)	65.3 (18.5)	64.3 (17.9)	55.1 (12.8)	41.1 (5.1)	28.8 (−1.8)	20.2 (−6.6)	41.1 (5.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	5.2 (−14.9)	8.1 (−13.3)	14.6 (−9.7)	26.8 (−2.9)	38.0 (3.3)	50.1 (10.1)	57.2 (14.0)	58.1 (14.5)	42.5 (5.8)	26.9 (−2.8)	14.2 (−9.9)	5.3 (−14.8)	−0.8 (−18.2)
Record low °F (°C)	−20 (−29)	−23 (−31)	−6 (−21)	15 (−9)	27 (−3)	41 (5)	47 (8)	45 (7)	30 (−1)	8 (−13)	−1 (−18)	−17 (−27)	−23 (−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.85 (22)	0.70 (18)	1.67 (42)	1.94 (49)	2.78 (71)	3.67 (93)	3.37 (86)	2.71 (69)	1.56 (40)	2.22 (56)	0.61 (15)	0.96 (24)	23.04 (585)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	4.6 (12)	2.0 (5.1)	3.5 (8.9)	0.4 (1.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.2 (0.51)	1.5 (3.8)	4.7 (12)	16.9 (43.31)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	3.1	3.5	4.4	5.7	7.0	7.9	7.5	7.1	4.9	4.7	3.2	3.3	62.3
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	2.0	1.4	1.1	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.7	1.8	7.4
Source 1: NOAA [9]
Source 2: National Weather Service [10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	457		—
1900	326		−28.7%
1910	664		103.7%
1920	838		26.2%
1930	1,552		85.2%
1940	1,400		−9.8%
1950	1,763		25.9%
1960	2,019		14.5%
1970	1,899		−5.9%
1980	1,777		−6.4%
1990	1,526		−14.1%
2000	1,672		9.6%
2010	1,721		2.9%
2020	1,505		−12.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,505 people, 611 households, and 382 families in Meade. ^{[11] [12]} The population density was 1,028.0 per square mile (396.9/km²). There were 735 housing units at an average density of 502.0 per square mile (193.8/km²). ^{[12] [13]} The racial makeup was 86.18% (1,297) white or European American (83.12% non-Hispanic white), 1.2% (18) black or African-American, 0.33% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.86% (13) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.72% (41) from other races, and 8.7% (131) from two or more races. ^[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.17% (138) of the population. ^[15]

Of the 611 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18; 52.4% were married couples living together; 26.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.2% of households consisted of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[12] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.7. ^[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.4% of the population. ^[17]

23.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. ^[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.9 males. ^[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,121 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,715) and the median family income was $63,800 (+/- $7,923). ^[18] Males had a median income of $40,441 (+/- $7,627) versus $25,000 (+/- $5,949) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,103 (+/- $5,082). ^[19] Approximately, 3.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[20] [21]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2010, there were 1,721 people, 670 households, and 454 families living in the city. The population density was 1,738.4 inhabitants per square mile (671.2/km²). There were 766 housing units at an average density of 773.7 per square mile (298.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 670 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[23] of 2000, there were 1,672 people, 654 households, and 451 families living in the city. The population density was 1,739.2 inhabitants per square mile (671.5/km²). There were 753 housing units at an average density of 783.2 per square mile (302.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.20% White, 0.60% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 3.23% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.56% of the population.

There were 654 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,583, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $20,764 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,910. About 3.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Located in Meade is the Dalton Gang Hideout and Museum, the outlaws who robbed banks and trains in the nineteenth century. ^[24]

Education

The community is served by Meade USD 226 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meade, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Meade, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  238.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  249.
6. "Profile for Meade, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Meade, Kansas
9. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Meade, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
10. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Dodge City". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
23. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
24. "The Dalton Gang Hideout Meade, Kansas KS".

Further reading

• Kansas portal

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Meade County, Kansas

External links

• City of Meade
• Meade - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 226, local school district
• Photos of early Meade
• Photos of Meade schools
• Meade City Map, KDOT