Cedar, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar, Kansas
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Location within Smith County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11 |
| • Density | 61/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67628
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-11325 |
| GNIS ID | 2393773 |
Cedar is a small city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, only 11 people live there.
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A Look Back: Cedar's History
Cedar used to be an important stop on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was a place where goods were shipped and trains made their stops.
The first post office in Cedar opened in 1871. For many years, it was known as Cedarville. The name was officially changed to Cedar in 1906.
Where is Cedar? Geography Facts
Cedar is located in Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Cedar? Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 140 | — | |
| 1930 | 148 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 144 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 86 | −40.3% | |
| 1960 | 73 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 46 | −37.0% | |
| 1980 | 53 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 25 | −52.8% | |
| 2000 | 26 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 14 | −46.2% | |
| 2020 | 11 | −21.4% | |
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The number of people living in Cedar has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, there were 140 residents. The population grew a little to 148 by 1930. After that, the number of people started to decrease.
By 1970, only 46 people lived in Cedar. The population continued to get smaller, reaching 26 people in 2000. In 2010, there were 14 residents. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 11 people live in Cedar.
Learning in Cedar: Education
The public schools in the Cedar community are part of the Smith Center USD 237 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar (Kansas) para niños
