Crestline, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crestline, Kansas
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 Crestline, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Crestline, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66728
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-16325 |
| GNIS ID | 2806469 |
Crestline is a small community located in Cherokee County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2020, about 116 people lived there.
Crestline is easy to find, as it's right on U.S. Route 400, about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of a town called Columbus. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 66728.
History of Crestline
Crestline has a simple but interesting past. It was once an important stop along the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway. This railway was a big part of how people and goods traveled across the country a long time ago. Being a station meant Crestline was a busy place where trains would stop, connecting the community to other towns and cities.
Who Lives in Crestline?
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| 2020 | 116 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 116 people living in Crestline. There were 42 households, which are like individual homes or living spaces. The community is not very crowded, with about 65 people per square mile (25.1/km2).
The people living in Crestline come from different backgrounds. The average age of residents was about 37.5 years old. This means there's a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old, and about 15.5% were 65 years or older.
