Welda, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Welda, Kansas
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot, circa 1890
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 Welda, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Welda, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Named for | Welda, Germany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 159.5/sq mi (61.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76425 |
| GNIS ID | 2629185 |
Welda is a small community in Anderson County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 149 people lived there.
Welda's Story: A Look Back
Welda was officially planned and laid out in 1873. This happened soon after a railroad line reached the area in 1870. The town's post office opened in 1874. It was likely named after a town called Welda in Germany.
The old railroad tracks in Welda have been changed into a special path. This path is now part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park. It's a great place for walking, running, and biking.
Where is Welda?
Welda is located in Anderson County, Kansas. According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Welda is about 2.4 square kilometers (or 0.9 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers (or 0.008 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Welda?
Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. The most recent count for Welda was in 2020. At that time, the population of Welda was 149 people.
Learning in Welda
Children in Welda attend public schools run by the Garnett USD 365 school district. The district operates Mont Ida Elementary School right in Welda. Older students go to Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in a nearby town called Garnett.
In the past, Welda had its own high school. However, these schools were closed when school districts were combined. The mascot for the Welda High School team used to be the Welda Pirates.
