Bluff City, Kansas facts for kids
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Bluff City, Kansas
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Location within Harper County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harper |
| Founded | 1879 (approx) |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Bluff Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 88.2/sq mi (34.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67018
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-07775 |
| GNIS ID | 2394208 |
Bluff City is a small city in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a history tied to a nearby creek. As of the 2020 census, about 45 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Bluff City was started around 1879. It got its name from Bluff Creek, a stream that flows right by the community.
Long ago, Bluff City was an important stop. It was a station and shipping point for the Kansas Southwestern Railway. This meant goods and people could be moved in and out of the area by train.
Where is Bluff City?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bluff City covers about 0.54 square miles (1.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Bluff City's Weather
The weather in Bluff City has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Bluff City?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 194 | — | |
| 1900 | 200 | 3.1% | |
| 1910 | 307 | 53.5% | |
| 1920 | 272 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 252 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 172 | −31.7% | |
| 1960 | 152 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −28.3% | |
| 1980 | 95 | −12.8% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 80 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 65 | −18.7% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −30.8% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 45 people living in Bluff City. There were 21 households and 11 families. The city had about 88.9 people per square mile.
Most people (88.89%) were white. About 11.11% were from two or more races. A small number (8.89%) were Hispanic or Latino.
- 20.0% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 24.4% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age was 53.3 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 65 people living in Bluff City. All of them were white.
- 23.1% of residents were under 18.
- 13.8% were 65 or older.
- The average age was 42.8 years.
- There were more males (55.4%) than females (44.6%).
Learning and Schools
The local public school district is Chaparral USD 361.
Bluff City used to have its own high school. It was called Bluff City High School. Their mascot was the Tigers! The high school closed when schools were combined.
More Cool Stuff to Check Out!
- Bluff City - Directory of Public Officials: https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260567
- Bluff City map, KDOT
See also
In Spanish: Bluff City (Kansas) para niños
