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Elmdale, Kansas
Elmdale, 2011
Elmdale, 2011
Location within Chase County and Kansas
Location within Chase County and Kansas
KDOT map of Chase County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Chase
Township Diamond Creek
Incorporated 1899
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
Area
 • Total 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
 • Land 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,201 ft (366 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 40
 • Density 240/sq mi (93/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66850
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-20675
GNIS ID 477256

Elmdale is a city in Chase County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 40. It is located along U.S. Route 50 highway.

History

Elmdale, Kansas (1911)
Main Street, 1911

In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Chase County near the current city of Elmdale.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Elmdale.

In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a main line east-west through Elmdale. In 1873, a post office was relocated from Middle Creek (an extinct town), to the rail community of Elmdale. Elmdale was incorporated in 1904.

In 1916, Camp Wood YMCA was built about 1.5 miles south of Elmdale.

There have been numerous floods during the history of Elmdale. In June and July 1951, due to heavy rains, rivers and streams flooded numerous cities in Kansas, including Elmdale. Many reservoirs and levees were built in Kansas as part of a response to the Great Flood of 1951. A levy was built and saved the town from numerous floods, but in 1998 a flood went over the levy.

Geography

Elmdale is located in the Flint Hills of the Great Plains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all of it land. The Cottonwood River is approximately 0.5 miles east of the city.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elmdale has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 95
1910 253
1920 248 −2.0%
1930 246 −0.8%
1940 239 −2.8%
1950 180 −24.7%
1960 114 −36.7%
1970 102 −10.5%
1980 109 6.9%
1990 83 −23.9%
2000 50 −39.8%
2010 55 10.0%
2020 40 −27.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

Elmdale is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 40 people, 11 households, and 9 families in Elmdale. The population density was 242.4 per square mile (93.6/km2). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 109.1 per square mile (42.1/km2). The racial makeup was 82.5% (33) white or European American (80.0% non-Hispanic white), 2.5% (1) black or African-American, 5.0% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.0% (4) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.5% (3) of the population.

Of the 11 households, 36.4% had children under the age of 18; 54.5% were married couples living together; 36.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.2% of households consisted of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.5 and the average family size was 5.4.

42.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,788). The median income for those above 16 years old was $16,250 (+/- $12,575).

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 55 people, 23 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 323.5 inhabitants per square mile (124.9/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 158.8 per square mile (61.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.1% of the population.

There were 23 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.2% were non-families. 43.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.4% male and 43.6% female.

Arts and culture

The Clover Cliff Ranch House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located 4 miles southwest of Elmdale along the north side of U.S. Route 50 highway.

Education

The community is served by Chase County USD 284 public school district. It has two schools.

  • Chase County Junior/Senior High School, 600 Main St in Cottonwood Falls.
  • Chase County Elementary School, 410 Palmer St in Strong City.

Before the creation of USD 284, the Elmdale Cougars won the Kansas State High School class B baseball championship in 1961. In 1967, the high school closed, then later the grade school.

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Route 50 highway and BNSF Railway pass through the city.

See also

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