White City, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
White City, Kansas
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Jenkins Building (2021)
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Location within Morris County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | F.C. White |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
| • Density | 357.6/sq mi (138.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66872
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77825 |
| GNIS ID | 476888 |
White City is a small city located in Morris County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 447 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of White City
White City was started in 1871 by a group of people from Chicago. They decided to name the town after F.C. White. He was an important person who managed a part of the M-K-T Railroad. This railroad was built through the area in 1868, even before the town existed!
Before it was called White City, people thought about other names. Some wanted to call it "New Chicago" because the first settlers came from Chicago. Others thought of "Swedeland" because many people from Sweden moved there.
The town got its first post office in January 1872. This made it easier for people to send and receive letters.
Railroads and Growth
In 1887, a new railroad line was built. It went from Topeka through White City to Herington. This railroad was first called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway. Over the years, it changed hands many times. Today, it is part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad. Railroads were very important for White City. They helped the town grow by bringing goods and people.
Geography and Climate
White City is located in a specific spot in Kansas. It covers about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in White City has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 158 | — | |
| 1890 | 391 | 147.5% | |
| 1900 | 532 | 36.1% | |
| 1910 | 506 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 652 | 28.9% | |
| 1930 | 619 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 516 | −16.6% | |
| 1950 | 540 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 459 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 438 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 534 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 533 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 518 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 618 | 19.3% | |
| 2020 | 447 | −27.7% | |
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The number of people living in White City has changed over time. In 2010, there were 618 people living in the city. The average age of people in White City was about 39 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Transportation Links
White City is connected to the larger Union Pacific rail system. This means trains can still travel through and connect the city to other places.
Education in White City
The children in White City go to schools in the Rural Vista USD 481 public school district. The local school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school mascot is the Huskies!
For many sports, the school teams join with Hope High School. When they play together, they are known as the Rural Vista Heat.
See also
In Spanish: White City (Kansas) para niños
