Waldron, Kansas facts for kids
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Waldron, Kansas
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Location within Harper County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harper |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9 |
| • Density | 29.0/sq mi (11.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67150
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-74625 |
| GNIS ID | 2397172 |
Waldron is a small city located in Harper County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, only 9 people lived there, making it a very tiny place! The southern part of the city is right on the border between Kansas and Oklahoma.
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History of Waldron
Waldron was started around the year 1900. The very first post office in Waldron opened its doors in 1902.
Railroad Connections
Between 1901 and 1902, Waldron became an important spot. This was because two different train lines crossed paths there. These lines were the Choctaw Northern Railroad and the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway. Over time, both of these train lines that ran through Waldron were no longer used.
Geography of Waldron
Waldron is a small city when it comes to its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Waldron
The number of people living in Waldron has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 262 | — | |
| 1920 | 225 | −14.1% | |
| 1930 | 182 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 163 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −49.1% | |
| 1960 | 38 | −54.2% | |
| 1970 | 24 | −36.8% | |
| 1980 | 29 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 19 | −34.5% | |
| 2000 | 17 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 11 | −35.3% | |
| 2020 | 9 | −18.2% | |
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Waldron's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 11 people lived in Waldron. There were 7 different homes, and 3 of these were families. The city had 15 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Waldron were White, making up about 81.8% of the population. About 18.2% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Waldron in 2010 was 63.5 years old.
- No residents were under 18 years old.
- No residents were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 9.1% of residents were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 45.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 45.5% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, about 45.5% of the people were male, and 54.5% were female.
Education in Waldron
Students in Waldron attend schools that are part of the Chaparral USD 361 public school district.
Famous People from Waldron
- Roe Messner (born 1935) - He is a building contractor. This means he is a person who organizes and manages building projects. Roe Messner has built more than 1,700 churches! His wife, Tammy Faye Messner, was a famous speaker. Her ashes were buried in the Messner family plot in Waldron in 2007.
More Information About Waldron
- Waldron - Directory of Public Officials: https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41261091
- Historic Images of Waldron, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
- Waldron city map, KDOT
See also
In Spanish: Waldron (Kansas) para niños
