New Cambria, Kansas facts for kids
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New Cambria, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Founded | 1800s |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Named for | Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 589/sq mi (230/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67470
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-50300 |
| GNIS ID | 476643 |
New Cambria is a small city located in Saline County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
As of the 2020 census, about 106 people called New Cambria home.
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History of New Cambria
New Cambria got its name from Cambria County, Pennsylvania. An early settler who moved here was originally from that area.
The first post office in New Cambria opened its doors in June 1873. This meant people could send and receive mail right in their own town.
Geography and Location
New Cambria is found at specific coordinates: 38°52′43″N 97°30′21″W / 38.87861°N 97.50583°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 47 | — | |
| 1920 | 127 | — | |
| 1930 | 130 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 144 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 160 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 187 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 160 | −14.4% | |
| 1980 | 175 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 150 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 106 | −15.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
New Cambria is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Salina area for things like jobs and services.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 106 people living in New Cambria. There were 47 households and 28 families in the city.
Most of the people, about 82%, were white or European American. About 17% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number, about 4%, were Hispanic or Latino.
About 19% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 45%, were married couples. The average household had 1.6 people, and the average family had 3.2 people.
The median age in the city was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 18% of the population was under 18 years old.
2010 Census Information
In the census of 2010, there were 126 people living in New Cambria. There were 56 households and 37 families.
The population density was about 573 people per square mile. Most of the people (96.8%) were White.
About 21% of households had children under 18. Half of the households were married couples living together. The average household size was 2.25 people.
The median age in 2010 was 46 years. About 17.5% of residents were under 18. The city had slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%).
Education in New Cambria
Students in New Cambria attend schools that are part of the Solomon USD 393 public school district. This district provides education for children in the community.
See also
In Spanish: New Cambria (Kansas) para niños
