Cambridge, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cambridge, Kansas
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Cambridge IOOF building, Stockman's Cafe
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Location within Cowley County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Named for | Cambridge University |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 541/sq mi (204/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67023
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-10125 |
| GNIS ID | 2393507 |
Cambridge is a small city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 92 people lived there. Cambridge got its start because of the railroad, which helped it grow. The city is named after the famous Cambridge University in England.
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History of Cambridge
Cambridge exists because of the railroad. In 1880, the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Railroad was built. A new town site was created about a mile south of an older settlement called Lazette.
How Cambridge Was Founded
Benjamin H. Clover helped plan the new town on May 3, 1880. He named it Cambridge after Cambridge University in England. The first post office opened in Cambridge on January 30, 1880. This meant people could send and receive mail.
Railroad Connections
Later in 1880, the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway bought most of the stock of the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Railroad. They operated it as the Southern Kansas Railroad. Cambridge became an important stop for shipping goods and passengers.
Cold War Alert System
During the Cold War, Cambridge was considered for a special radio tower. This tower would be part of a system called the Decision Information Distribution System. Its job was to alert people if there was an enemy attack. These "control stations" would send signals to other stations across the country. These stations would then play recorded messages to the public.
Geography and Location
Cambridge is a small city located in Kansas. It covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Where is Cambridge?
Cambridge is found along US Route 160 and State Highway 7. It is about 45 miles southeast of Wichita, a much larger city.
Cambridge's Climate
The weather in Cambridge has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 98 | — | |
| 1920 | 233 | — | |
| 1930 | 277 | 18.9% | |
| 1940 | 246 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 221 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −36.7% | |
| 1970 | 110 | −21.4% | |
| 1980 | 113 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −34.5% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 39.2% | |
| 2010 | 82 | −20.4% | |
| 2020 | 92 | 12.2% | |
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The number of people living in Cambridge has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 98 people. The population grew to 277 in 1930. Since then, it has slowly decreased. In 2020, 92 people called Cambridge home.
Who Lives in Cambridge?
In 2020, there were 43 households in Cambridge. Most households (53.5%) were married couples living together. About 30.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.4 people.
Most residents (84.78%) were white. About 5.43% were Native American. A small number (2.17%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The median age in Cambridge in 2020 was 42.0 years. This means half the people were older than 42, and half were younger. About 20.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.3% were 65 years or older.
Education in Cambridge
Students in Cambridge attend schools in the Central USD 462 public school district. The high school for this district is Central High School. Their sports teams are known as the Central Raiders. In the past, Cambridge had its own high school. Its mascot was the Bulldogs.
See also
In Spanish: Cambridge (Kansas) para niños
