McCracken, Kansas
McCracken, Kansas | |
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 Location within Rush County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 38°35′6″N 99°34′19″W / 38.58500°N 99.57194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 190 |
• Estimate (2015)[3] | 181 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67556 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-43700 [4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0475480 [5] |
McCracken is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 190.[6]
History
McCracken was founded in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point.[7] It was named for J. K. McCracken, a railroad employee.[7][8][9]
Geography
McCracken is located at 38°35′6″N 99°34′19″W / 38.58500°N 99.57194°W (38.585088, -99.571981).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.46 km2), all of it land.[1]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, McCracken has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
Media
Part of the 1973 film Paper Moon was shot in the McCracken area.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 281 | — | |
| 1900 | 312 | 11.0% | |
| 1910 | 371 | 18.9% | |
| 1920 | 491 | 32.3% | |
| 1930 | 594 | 21.0% | |
| 1940 | 534 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 553 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 406 | −26.6% | |
| 1970 | 333 | −18.0% | |
| 1980 | 292 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 231 | −20.9% | |
| 2000 | 211 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 190 | −10.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 177 | [12] | −6.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 190 people, 96 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 200.0 inhabitants per square mile (77.2/km2). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 136.8 per square mile (52.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.5% African American, 2.1% Native American, and 3.7% from two or more races.
There were 96 households of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.9% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 53 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 211 people, 106 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 220.8 people per square mile (84.9/km²). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 145.5 per square mile (55.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.47% Native American, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 106 households out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 44.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 28.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the city, the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,957. About 12.3% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.9% of those sixty five or over.
Education
McCracken is a part of USD 395 LaCrosse Public Schools. The LaCrosse High School mascot is LaCrosse Leopards. [13]
McCracken High School was closed through school unification. The McCracken Mustangs[14] won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A basketball championship in 1972.[15]
Further reading
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "History of Rush County". Rush County Economic Development. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 278.
- ^ "Profile for McCracken, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Climate Summary for McCracken, Kansas
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "LaCrosse Public Schools". USD 395. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "McCracken Mustangs", Hays Daily News, 11 September 1975, p.18.
- ^ "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
External links
- City
- Schools
- USD 395, local school district
- Historical
- History of Cities in Rush County
- McCracken Info, Legends of Kansas
- A 'Chef' In A Small Kansas Town on YouTube, from Hatteberg's People on KAKE TV news
- Maps
- Rush County Map, KDOT
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