Elk City, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elk City, Kansas
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Location within Montgomery County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 765/sq mi (295/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67344
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-20250 |
| GNIS ID | 2394647 |
Elk City is a small city located in Montgomery County, Kansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Elk River. In 2020, about 260 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Elk City began in 1868. That's when a trading post was built there. A trading post was like a general store where people could buy and sell goods. The city got its first post office in November 1869. This meant people could send and receive mail.
Where is Elk City?
Elk City is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Elk City?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 383 | — | |
| 1890 | 796 | 107.8% | |
| 1900 | 709 | −10.9% | |
| 1910 | 659 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 725 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 607 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 680 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 524 | −22.9% | |
| 1960 | 498 | −5.0% | |
| 1970 | 432 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 404 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 334 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 305 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 325 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 260 | −20.0% | |
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The population of Elk City has changed over the years. In 1890, it had its highest population with 796 people. By 2020, the number of people living there was 260.
People in 2020
In 2020, there were 260 people living in Elk City. Most residents, about 88%, were white. About 10% of the people were from two or more races. A small number of people were Native American.
There were 106 households in the city. About 28% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Elk City was about 42 years old.
Education
Students in Elk City attend public schools. The community is part of the Independence USD 446 school district.
Famous People
- Harry Hines Woodring was born near Elk City. He became the 25th Governor of Kansas. Later, he served as the 53rd United States Secretary of War. This is a very important job in the U.S. government.
See also
In Spanish: Elk City (Kansas) para niños
