Glen Elder, Kansas facts for kids
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Glen Elder, Kansas
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Glen Elder Statue of Liberty (2017)
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Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 362 |
| • Density | 823/sq mi (320.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67446
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-26500 |
| GNIS ID | 2394910 |
Glen Elder is a small city located in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. It's a friendly community in the heart of the state. According to the 2020 United States census, 362 people lived in Glen Elder.
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A Look Back: Glen Elder's History
Glen Elder started as a town called West Hampton in 1871. People who wanted to develop the area planned it out. They built a big gristmill there, which is a factory that grinds grain into flour.
The town later changed its name to Glen Elder. This happened when the local post office, which was already called Glen Elder, moved to the new town site. The name "Glen Elder" comes from a group of box elder trees that grew nearby. Glen Elder officially became an incorporated city in 1879.
Where is Glen Elder?
Glen Elder is located in Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Glen Elder?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 165 | — | |
| 1890 | 407 | 146.7% | |
| 1900 | 481 | 18.2% | |
| 1910 | 565 | 17.5% | |
| 1920 | 615 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 617 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 555 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 582 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 444 | −23.7% | |
| 1970 | 422 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 491 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 448 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 439 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 445 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 362 | −18.7% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 362 people living in Glen Elder. There were 171 households and 106 families. The city had about 830 people per square mile. Most residents, about 95.3%, identified as white.
About 22.2% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 53.2%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.2 people. The average family had 2.8 people. About 18.2% of the population had a college degree or higher.
The median age in Glen Elder was 47.6 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 47.6. About 22.1% of the population was under 18. About 27.3% of residents were 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, 445 people lived in Glen Elder. There were 193 households and 129 families. The city had about 1011 people per square mile. Most residents, 96.9%, were white.
About 30.6% of households had children under 18. Many households, 56.0%, were married couples. The average household size was 2.31 people. The average family size was 2.84 people.
The median age in 2010 was 41.2 years. About 27% of residents were under 18. About 18.7% were 65 years or older.
Fun Things to Do: Parks and Recreation
Glen Elder is close to some great outdoor spots. You can visit:
- Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park. These places offer chances for fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.
Learning in Glen Elder: Education
The public schools in Glen Elder are part of the Waconda USD 272 school district.
- The elementary school for the district is Lakeside Elementary School. It is located in Cawker City.
- The district's high school is Lakeside High School. It is in Downs. Their school mascot is the Knights.
In 1971, Cawker City High School and Glen Elder High School joined together. They formed Waconda East High School, and their mascot was the Vikings. Later, in 2003, Waconda East High School combined with Downs High School to create the current USD 272 district.
Glen Elder High School, whose mascot was the Bearcats, closed when the schools combined. The district also used to have Glen Elder Elementary School and Glen Elder Junior High School.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Elder (Kansas) para niños
