Editing Cambridge, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Cowley County, Kansas}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Cambridge, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|image_caption            = Cambridge IOOF building, Stockman's Cafe
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley]]
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|established_date2        = 1916
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|postal_code              = 67023
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|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
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'''Cambridge''' is a city in [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 92.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Cambridge, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2010125 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406113629/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2010125 |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Like many communities in [[Kansas]], Cambridge owes its existence to a railroad. When the [[List of Kansas railroads|Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Railroad]] was built a mile south of Lazette, a new site was organized by [[Benjamin H. Clover]] and plotted on May 3, 1880 and it was named '''Cambridge''' after [[Cambridge University]], in England.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4505 | title=Profile for Cambridge, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=7 June 2014 | archive-date=15 July 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715001920/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4505 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BENJAMIN H. CLOVER. |url=http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/wortman/archive2005/CloverBH.htm |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=www.ausbcomp.com}}</ref> The first post office in Cambridge was established on January 30, 1880.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CL |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009131700/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACL |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

On December 15, 1880 the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway acquired nearly all the stock of the [[List of Kansas railroads|Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Railroad]] and operated the railroad awhile as the [[List of Kansas railroads|Southern Kansas Railroad]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tacnet.missouri.org/history/railroads/kcfsm.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232017/http://tacnet.missouri.org/history/railroads/kcfsm.html |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Cambridge was a station and shipping point on the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n270 274]}}</ref>

The [[Cambridge Public Emergency Radio Tower]] was mooted as the location for one of two "control stations" of the [[WGU-20|Decision Information Distribution System]], which would be used to alert the public of an enemy attack (the other was to have been in [[Ault, Colorado]].) The control stations would send the "go" signal to ten distribution stations across the country that would then sign on and play taped messages to the public.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2011-02-20 }}</ref> Cambridge is located on [[U.S. Route 160 in Kansas|US Route 160]] at [[K-7 (Kansas highway)|State Highway 7]].  The community is located 45 miles southeast of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]].

===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, Cambridge has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=932141&cityname=Cambridge%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Cambridge, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 98
|1920= 233
|1930= 277
|1940= 246
|1950= 221
|1960= 140
|1970= 110
|1980= 113
|1990= 74
|2000= 103
|2010= 82
|2020= 92
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 92 people, 43 households, and 34 families in Cambridge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 525.7 per square mile (203.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 320.0 per square mile (123.6/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 84.78% (78) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (84.78% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 5.43% (5) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.09% (1) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.7% (8) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 2.17% (2) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 43 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18; 53.5% were married couples living together; 18.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.3% of households consisted of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 5.4% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

20.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 78.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $38,538) and the median family income was $58,750 (+/- $29,982).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $44,583 (+/- $13,257) versus $26,250 (+/- $21,472) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,250 (+/- $15,131).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 20.0% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 38.7% of those under the age of 18 and 20.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Cambridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 82 people, 39 households, and 28 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|482.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 58 housing units at an average density of {{convert|341.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 1.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 39 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.54.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 41.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 103 people, 46 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|592.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 55 housing units at an average density of {{convert|316.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.97% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 3.88% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, out of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% 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 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $53,500. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $24,167 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,413. There were 20.0% of families and 21.9% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 47.1% of under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Central USD 462]] public school district. The Central High School mascot is Central Raiders.<ref>{{cite web | title = Central USD 462 | publisher = USD 462 | url = http://www.usd462.org/ | accessdate = 5 January 2017}}</ref>
Cambridge High School was known as the Bulldogs.

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Cowley County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cowley County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Cambridge, Kansas}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260589 Cambridge - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/cambridge.pdf Cambridge city map], KDOT

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