McDonald, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McDonald, Kansas
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Location within Rawlins County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rawlins |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
| Named for | Rice McDonald |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,366 ft (1,026 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 514/sq mi (198.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67745
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-43750 |
| GNIS ID | 2395064 |
McDonald is a small city located in Rawlins County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 113 people lived there.
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History of McDonald
McDonald started with a post office in 1888. It was named after Rice McDonald, who owned land in the area. Before that, the post office was in a nearby town called Celia, which no longer exists. The city was officially formed in 1919.
Geography and Climate
McDonald covers a small area of land. It is about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water.
McDonald's Climate Type
The climate in McDonald is called semi-arid. This means it's often dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain and snow.
Snowiest Place in Kansas
Did you know McDonald is the snowiest place in Kansas? On average, it gets about 37.6 inches (95.5 cm) of snow each year! This information comes from weather data collected between 1985 and 2015.
Population and People
The number of people living in McDonald has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 341 | — | |
| 1930 | 442 | 29.6% | |
| 1940 | 425 | −3.8% | |
| 1950 | 426 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 225 | −47.2% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 239 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 184 | −23.0% | |
| 2000 | 159 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 160 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 113 | −29.4% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the census counted 113 people living in McDonald. There were 63 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people living in McDonald were white.
About 18.6% of the population was under 18 years old. Many residents were older, with 33.6% being 65 years or older. The average age in McDonald was about 59.8 years.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 160 people living in McDonald. Most of the people were white. About 11.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 53.5 years. About 18.1% of residents were under 18. Also, 25.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in McDonald
McDonald is part of the Cheylin USD 103. This school district was created in 1975 when schools from Bird City and McDonald joined together. The high school for this district is Cheylin High School, and their mascot is the Cheylin Cougars.
Before the schools joined, McDonald had its own high school. Its mascot was the Tigers.
Notable Person from McDonald
- Link Lyman (1898–1972) - He was a famous football player and coach.
See also
In Spanish: McDonald (Kansas) para niños
