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White Cloud, Kansas
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White Cloud (1974)
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Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Platted | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1862 |
| Named for | Francis White Cloud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 159.7/sq mi (61.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66094
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77850 |
| GNIS ID | 2397301 |
White Cloud (Ioway: Chína Maxúthga pronounced IPA: [tʃʰiꜜnã mãxuθꜜkɐ] or Chína Maxúhga pronounced [tʃʰiꜜnã mãxuhꜜkɐ], meaning "Village Cloud-White") is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 115. It was named for Francis White Cloud, a son of Chief White Cloud of the Iowa people. White Cloud is the seat of government for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.
History
The first post office at White Cloud was established in July, 1855.
In 1857, the town site was purchased by John Utt and Enoch Spaulding, two land promoters from Oregon, Missouri, who then sold lots in the town. White Cloud prospered by taking advantage of steamboat traffic on the nearby Missouri River.
In 1913, ten-year-old Wilbur Chapman of White Cloud gained widespread publicity after raising and selling a pig for $25, which he donated to the American Mission to Lepers. An obelisk-shaped monument was installed in front of the Community Christian Church in White Cloud in Chapman's honor.
Some scenes from the 1973 movie Paper Moon were filmed in White Cloud. White Cloud is featured in episode 4 of the 2008 television documentary Stephen Fry in America.
The entire downtown district of White Cloud is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are the Poulet House and the White Cloud School.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.89 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 251 | — | |
| 1870 | 843 | 235.9% | |
| 1880 | 825 | −2.1% | |
| 1890 | 699 | −15.3% | |
| 1900 | 713 | 2.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,119 | 56.9% | |
| 1920 | 553 | −50.6% | |
| 1930 | 476 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 479 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 308 | −35.7% | |
| 1960 | 238 | −22.7% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 234 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 255 | 9.0% | |
| 2000 | 239 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 176 | −26.4% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −34.7% | |
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White Cloud is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 176 people, 86 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 241.1 inhabitants per square mile (93.1/km2). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 180.8 per square mile (69.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 3.4% African American, 18.8% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 8.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.
There were 86 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.7% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.8% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Education
The community is served by Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.
Attractions
- The Four State Lookout is located on high ground north of White Cloud. A viewing area enables visitors to see the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa.
- The Casino White Cloud is located 5 miles west of the town, on the Iowa Tribe Reservation.
See also
In Spanish: White Cloud (Kansas) para niños
