McCracken, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McCracken, Kansas
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Location within Rush County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | J.K. McCracken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 152.0/sq mi (58.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67556
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-43700 |
| GNIS ID | 2395062 |
McCracken is a small city located in Rush County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 152 people.
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History of McCracken
McCracken was started in 1886. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach this spot. The city was named after J.K. McCracken. He was a person who worked for the railroad company.
Geography and Climate
Where is McCracken Located?
McCracken is a city that covers about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
What is McCracken's Climate Like?
The weather in McCracken has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is a lot of moisture in the air.
Population Facts
How Many People Live in McCracken?
The population of McCracken has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 281 | — | |
| 1900 | 312 | 11.0% | |
| 1910 | 371 | 18.9% | |
| 1920 | 491 | 32.3% | |
| 1930 | 594 | 21.0% | |
| 1940 | 534 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 553 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 406 | −26.6% | |
| 1970 | 333 | −18.0% | |
| 1980 | 292 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 231 | −20.9% | |
| 2000 | 211 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 190 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 152 | −20.0% | |
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Who Lives in McCracken?
In 2020, there were 152 people living in McCracken. There were 85 households in the city. A household is a group of people living in the same home. The average household had about 1.9 people.
About 14.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 28.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in McCracken was 49 years.
Education in McCracken
The public schools in McCracken are part of the La Crosse USD 395 school district. Students attend LaCrosse High School. Their school mascot is the LaCrosse Leopards.
McCracken used to have its own high school. It was called McCracken High School. That school closed down. The McCracken Mustangs, their basketball team, won a state championship in 1972.
McCracken in Movies
Part of the movie Paper Moon was filmed near McCracken in 1973. Some of the buildings used in the movie, like a hotel and a cafe, are no longer there. Today, those spots are empty lots.
Images for kids
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Map showing McCracken's location in Rush County, Kansas.
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A transportation map of Rush County, Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: McCracken (Kansas) para niños
