McCracken, Kansas facts for kids
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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 | 2,142 ft (653 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 | 475480 |
McCracken is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 152.
History
McCracken was founded in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for J. K. McCracken, a railroad employee.
Geography
McCracken is located at 38°35′6″N 99°34′19″W / 38.58500°N 99.57194°W (38.585088, -99.571981). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.46 km2), all of it land.
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, McCracken has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| 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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 190 people, 96 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 200.0 inhabitants per square mile (77.2/km2). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 136.8 per square mile (52.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.5% African American, 2.1% Native American, and 3.7% from two or more races.
There were 96 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.9% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 53 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education
The community is served by La Crosse USD 395 public school district. The LaCrosse High School mascot is LaCrosse Leopards.
McCracken High School was closed through school unification. The McCracken Mustangs won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A basketball championship in 1972.
See also
In Spanish: McCracken (Kansas) para niños
