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Fort Riley-Camp Whitside, Kansas
Former CDP
Location of Fort Riley-Camp Whitside, Kansas
Location of Fort Riley-Camp Whitside, Kansas
Country United States
State Kansas
County Geary
Area
 • Total 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
 • Land 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 103
 • Density 148.3/sq mi (57.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 20-23980

Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside was a special area in Geary County, Kansas, United States. It was once known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.

This area was part of Fort Riley, which is a big base for the U.S. Army. In the year 2000, a population count (called a census) showed that 103 people lived there. However, by the 2010 census, this area was no longer counted as a separate CDP.

Where Was Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside?

This former CDP was located in Kansas. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 39°5′5″N 96°46′17″W / 39.08472°N 96.77139°W / 39.08472; -96.77139.

The total size of this area was about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this land was dry ground; there was no water area within its boundaries.

Who Lived There?

Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside was part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas metropolitan area. This means it was connected to the bigger city of Manhattan, Kansas.

In the year 2000, the census showed that 103 people lived in Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside. There were 3 households, and 2 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

The people living there were of different backgrounds. Most were White, but there were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other races, and some identified with two or more races. About 10.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.

The average age of the people living in Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside was 27 years old. This suggests it was a fairly young community.

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