Mound City, Kansas

Mound City, Kansas
City

Location within Linn County and Kansas

KDOT map of Linn County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°8′31″N 94°48′44″W / 38.14194°N 94.81222°W / 38.14194; -94.81222Coordinates: 38°8′31″N 94°48′44″W / 38.14194°N 94.81222°W / 38.14194; -94.81222
Country United States
State Kansas
County Linn
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
 • Mayor Shayna Lamb
 • City Clerk Vickie Robinson
Area[1]
 • Total 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
 • Land 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Water 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
Elevation 873 ft (266 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 694
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 680
 • Density 648.6/sq mi (250.4/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66056
Area code(s) 913
FIPS code 20-48750[4]
GNIS feature ID 0477909[5]
Website moundcity.org

Mound City is a city in and the county seat of Linn County, Kansas, United States.[6] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 694.[7]

History

Mound City was founded in 1855. It was named from Sugar Mound nearby, a hill covered with sugar maple trees.[8]

During the Civil War, a military post was established at Mound City. On October 25, 1864, Mound City was attacked twice by Confederates retreating south after their defeat at the Battle of Westport. The military post was closed and abandoned in June 1865 after the end of the war.

Geography

Mound City is located at 38°8′31″N 94°48′44″W / 38.14194°N 94.81222°W / 38.14194; -94.81222 (38.142026, -94.812186).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km2), of which, 1.07 square miles (2.77 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water.[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, Mound City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870645—
1880443−31.3%
1890888100.5%
1900809−8.9%
1910698−13.7%
19207203.2%
1930655−9.0%
19407037.3%
19507070.6%
1960661−6.5%
19707148.0%
19807555.7%
19907894.5%
20008214.1%
2010694−15.5%
Est. 2014682[11]−1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 694 people, 297 households, and 177 families residing in the city. The population density was 648.6 inhabitants per square mile (250.4/km2). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 328.0 per square mile (126.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 297 households of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 821 people, 331 households, and 219 families residing in the city. The population density was 659.9 people per square mile (255.6/km²). There were 354 housing units at an average density of 284.5 per square mile (110.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, 1.46% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.24% Pacific Islander, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 331 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,795, and the median income for a family was $39,265. Males had a median income of $26,500 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,407. About 7.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

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