Cedar Vale, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar Vale, Kansas
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Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 476 |
| • Density | 626/sq mi (244.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67024
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-11450 |
| GNIS ID | 2393777 |
Cedar Vale is a small city located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 476 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Cedar Vale was started in 1870. People named it Cedar Vale because of the beautiful cedar trees and valleys in the area. The city officially became a town in 1884.
Where is Cedar Vale?
Cedar Vale is a small city. It covers about 0.76 square miles (1.95 square kilometers) of land.
Weather in Cedar Vale
The weather in Cedar Vale has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Cedar Vale?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1890 | 640 | 193.6% | |
| 1900 | 932 | 45.6% | |
| 1910 | 948 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,044 | 10.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,000 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 952 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 859 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 665 | −22.6% | |
| 1980 | 848 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 760 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 723 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 579 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 476 | −17.8% | |
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In 2020, 476 people lived in Cedar Vale. There were 184 households, which are like homes where people live. About 31.5% of these homes had children under 18.
The people in Cedar Vale are of different ages. About 28.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was about 36.7 years.
Learning in Cedar Vale
The public schools in Cedar Vale are part of the Cedar Vale USD 285 school district. This district helps students get a good education.
Local News
Cedar Vale used to have its own newspaper called the Cedar Vale Star. It started in 1884 but stopped being published in January 1894.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Vale (Kansas) para niños
