Elmdale, Kansas facts for kids
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Elmdale, Kansas
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Elmdale, 2011
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Location within Chase County and Kansas
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| 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
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| • Total | 40 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66850
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-20675 |
| GNIS ID | 477256 |
Elmdale is a small city in Chase County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, 40 people lived there. It is located along U.S. Route 50.
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History of Elmdale
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In 1806, an explorer named Zebulon Pike led a trip westward from St Louis, Missouri. Part of his journey followed the Cottonwood River through Chase County, close to where Elmdale is today.
Kansas Becomes a State
In 1854, the area became the Kansas Territory. Then, in 1861, Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state. Chase County, which includes the land where Elmdale now stands, was created in 1859.
Railroad and Town Growth
In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a main train line right through Elmdale. This helped the town grow. In 1873, the post office moved to Elmdale, and the city was officially formed in 1904.
In 1916, a YMCA camp called Camp Wood was built about 1.5 miles south of Elmdale.
Flooding in Elmdale
Elmdale has faced many floods over the years. In 1951, heavy rains caused rivers and streams to flood many Kansas cities, including Elmdale. After this, many dams and levees (walls built to prevent flooding) were constructed in Kansas. A levy was built to protect Elmdale, and it worked for many years. However, in 1998, a flood was so big that it went over the levy.
Geography of Elmdale
Elmdale is located in the Flint Hills area of the Great Plains. The city covers about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers), and all of it is land. The Cottonwood River is about half a mile east of the city.
Elmdale's Climate
The weather in Elmdale has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population of Elmdale
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| 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% | |
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Elmdale is part of the larger Emporia area.
2020 Population Count
The 2020 United States census found that 40 people lived in Elmdale. There were 11 households and 9 families. Most residents (82.5%) were white. A small number were black, Native American, or from two or more races. About 7.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 42.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 26.5 years.
2010 Population Count
In the census of 2010, there were 55 people living in Elmdale. Most of the people (96.4%) were white. About 9.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.1% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.39 people. The average age in the city was 45.3 years.
Arts and Culture
The Clover Cliff Ranch House is a historic building near Elmdale. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important place in history. You can find it about 4 miles southwest of Elmdale, along U.S. Route 50.
Education in Elmdale
The local public schools are part of the Chase County USD 284 school district. This district has two schools:
- Chase County Junior/Senior High School, located in Cottonwood Falls.
- Chase County Elementary School], located in Strong City.
Before this school district was created, the Elmdale Cougars baseball team won the Kansas State High School class B championship in 1961. The high school in Elmdale closed in 1967, and the grade school closed later.
Transportation in Elmdale
U.S. Route 50 highway and the BNSF Railway both pass through the city of Elmdale.
See also
In Spanish: Elmdale (Kansas) para niños
