Meade, Kansas facts for kids
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Meade, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Courthouse in Meade (1910)
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Location within Meade County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Meade |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Gen. George Meade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,505 |
| • Density | 1,031/sq mi (397.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67864
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-45325 |
| GNIS ID | 470596 |
Meade is a city in and the county seat of Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,505.
History
Meade was both laid out and incorporated in 1885. It was named for Gen. George Meade.
In August, 2006, the town received national media attention due to the reaction after a rainbow flag was flown above a local hotel.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Meade has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Area attraction
Located in Meade is the former hideout of the Dalton Gang, who robbed banks and trains in the nineteenth century.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 457 | — | |
| 1900 | 326 | −28.7% | |
| 1910 | 664 | 103.7% | |
| 1920 | 838 | 26.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,552 | 85.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,400 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,763 | 25.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,019 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,899 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,777 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,526 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,672 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,721 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,505 | −12.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,721 people, 670 households, and 454 families living in the city. The population density was 1,738.4 inhabitants per square mile (671.2/km2). There were 766 housing units at an average density of 773.7 per square mile (298.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.
There were 670 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
See also
In Spanish: Meade para niños
