Blue Mound, Kansas facts for kids
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Blue Mound, Kansas
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Location within Linn County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Platted | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 342/sq mi (132.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66010
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-07600 |
| GNIS ID | 2394204 |
Blue Mound is a small city in Linn County, Kansas, in the United States. It is located in the eastern part of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, about 219 people live there.
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Discovering Blue Mound's Past
Blue Mound was first set up in 1882. It got its name from its first postmaster, John Q. Adams. He said that from far away, the land looked like a blue mound. This is how the city got its unique name.
Understanding Blue Mound's Location
Blue Mound is located in Linn County, Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Exploring Blue Mound's Population
The number of people living in Blue Mound has changed over the years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 689 | — | |
| 1900 | 738 | 7.1% | |
| 1910 | 596 | −19.2% | |
| 1920 | 570 | −4.4% | |
| 1930 | 545 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 449 | −17.6% | |
| 1950 | 424 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 319 | −24.8% | |
| 1970 | 308 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 319 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 251 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 277 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 275 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 219 | −20.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 219 people living in Blue Mound. There were 95 households and 50 families. Most of the people living in Blue Mound were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified as having two or more races. About 2.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.2% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples. Some households had a single parent. The average age of people in Blue Mound was about 43.9 years old. About 23.3% of the population was under 18. About 21.0% of the population was 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 275 people. There were 111 households and 75 families. Most of the people were white. A small number were African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
About 33.3% of the households had children under 18. Many were married couples. The average age was 38.1 years. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
