Cedar Point, Kansas

Cedar Point, Kansas
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Location of Cedar Point, Kansas
Detailed map of Cedar Point, Kansas
Coordinates:
Country  United States
State  Kansas
County Chase
Platted
Incorporated
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
Area
 • Total 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
 • Land 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 1,247 ft (380 m)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 28
 • Density 280/sq mi (108.1/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66843
Area code(s) 620
FIPS code 20-11425[2]
GNIS feature ID 0477384[3]

Cedar Point is a city in Chase County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 28.[1]

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History

In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a main line east-west through Cedar Grove.[4] In 1996, it merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

Originally the city was named Cedar Grove, then later changed to Cedar Point.

Geography

Cedar Point is located at (38.260888, -96.821662).[5], in the scenic Flint Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land, except the Cottonwood River.

Area attractions

Cedar Point has three listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1960 87
1970 73 −16.1%
1980 66 −9.6%
1990 39 −40.9%
2000 53 35.9%
2010 28 −47.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 53 people, 22 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 782.8 people per square mile (292.3/km2). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 413.5 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.34% White, 1.89% Native American, and 3.77% from two or more races.

There were 22 households out of which 13.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $42,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,102. There were no families and 3.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Cedar Point is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Government

The Cedar Point consists of a mayor and three council members. The council meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7PM or 8PM.[10]

Education

Primary and secondary education

Cottonwood Falls is part of Unified School District 284.[11][12] All students attend schools in Cottonwood Falls.

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Route 50 highway and BNSF Railway passes east-west near the city.

Utilities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved March 6, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  4. ^ Santa Fe Rail History
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  6. ^ National Register of Historic Places - Cedar Point Mill
  7. ^ Drinkwater & Schriver Flour Mill - Kansas Travel
  8. ^ National Register of Historic Places - Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge
  9. ^ National Register of Historic Places - William C Shaft House
  10. ^ Cedar Point - Directory of Public Officials
  11. ^ USD 284
  12. ^ Kansas School District Boundary Map

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