Editing Cherryvale, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Montgomery County, Kansas, U.S.}}
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|name                     = Cherryvale, Kansas
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'''Cherryvale''' is a city in [[Montgomery County, Kansas|Montgomery County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 2,192.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Cherryvale, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2012925 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531151256/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2012925 |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Santa Fe Route Map 1891.jpg|thumb|left|1891 [[Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway]] route map from ''Grain Dealers and Shippers Gazetteer''.]]
Cherryvale was founded on the land of the [[Osage Nation|Osage Indians]] who were pushed out by veterans of the [[American Civil War]] looking for land. The first white man to purchase property and settle here was Mr. Abe Eaton, who later sold it to the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad which then became the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railway, and eventually came under the control of the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]], which operated the line for much of the 20th century. The town site was platted by the railroad in 1871.<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/n319 323]}}</ref> It was named Cherryvale from its position in the valley of Cherry Creek.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n350 243]}}</ref>

Between 1871 and 1873, at least eleven people vanished in the vicinity of an inn and general store operated by the [[Bloody Benders|Bender family]] about eight miles ({{convert|8|mi|disp=out}}) northeast of Cherryvale.  Following the disappearance of the Benders in 1873, it was discovered that they had apparently murdered a number of travellers.  Between eight and eleven bodies were discovered buried on the premises.  Governor [[Thomas A. Osborn]] offered a reward of $2,000 for the apprehension of the Benders, but they were never found.<ref>[http://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/bender-knife/10106 "Bender Knife".]  [http://www.kshs.org/ Kansas Historical Society.]  Retrieved May 6, 2016.</ref><ref>Potter, Tim.  [http://www.kansas.com/news/article1121436.html "The Bloody Benders: 140-year-old crime scene still fascinates today".]  [http://www.kansas.com/ ''Wichita Eagle''.]  August 24, 2013.  Retrieved May 6, 2016.</ref>

The main part of the town was destroyed by fire in 1873, but was soon rebuilt, and in 1880 Cherryvale became a city of the third and afterwards of the second class. Natural gas, which is used as a factory fuel and for street and domestic lighting, was found here in 1889, and oil several years later.<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Cherryvale|volume=6|page=85}}</ref>

The city is currently the headquarters for the [[South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad]], a shortline that runs 511 miles of track in Kansas and Oklahoma. The railroad, owned by WATCO, painted locomotive [[EMD SD40-2]] number 4158, in the high school's colors of blue and white in 2011, and the unit is stationed at the [[Intermodal freight transport|intermodal]] switchyard, completed 2013, north of Cherryvale.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.92|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.90|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<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/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref> Is self-described as the "Gateway to [[Big Hill Lake]]."

===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Cherryvale has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=593531&cityname=Cherryvale%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Cherryvale, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align= left
|1880= 690
|1890= 2104
|1900= 3472
|1910= 4304
|1920= 4698
|1930= 4251
|1940= 3185
|1950= 2952
|1960= 2783
|1970= 2609
|1980= 2769
|1990= 2464
|2000= 2386
|2010= 2367
|2020= 2192
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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 2,192 people, 874 households, and 543 families in Cherryvale.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Cherryvale%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,093.8 per square mile (422.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 509.5 per square mile (196.7/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=Cherryvale%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 87.23% (1,912) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (85.17% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.87% (19) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.41% (31) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.23% (5) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.96% (21) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.31% (204) 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=Cherryvale%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 5.29% (116) 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=Cherryvale%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 874 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 39.5% were married couples living together; 28.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.6% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% 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=Cherryvale%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 5.6% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Cherryvale%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $39,931 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,694) and the median family income was $45,754 (+/- $3,226).<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=Cherryvale%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $31,017 (+/- $4,615) versus $21,410 (+/- $4,678) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,731 (+/- $2,708).<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=Cherryvale%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 13.0% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% 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=Cherryvale%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=Cherryvale%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 2,367 people, 930 households, and 615 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1245.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,087 housing units at an average density of {{convert|572.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 930 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% 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 2,386 people, 982 households, and 639 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,537.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,142 housing units at an average density of {{convert|735.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.08% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.97% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.13% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.30% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.43% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.77% of the population.

There were 982 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $33,599. Males had a median income of $25,964 versus $19,356 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,655. About 13.0% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Cherryvale USD 447]] public school district, and home to Lincoln Central Elementary School (Cherryvale) (K–6), Thayer Elementary (K–8) and Cherryvale Middle/High School (7–12). They compete in the Tri-Valley League and the mascot is the Charger, represented by a knight. It was previously the Fighting Cherries.  The mascot was changed in 1969 by the high school student council after an overwhelming vote of the student body.

==Notable people==
* [[Sam Avey]], wrestling promoter
* [[Louise Brooks]], dancer, silent film star, and author
* [[Claude Wendell Horton, Sr.]], geophysicist, acoustic researcher
* [[Billy Sandow]], manager for world champion wrestler [[Ed Lewis (wrestler)|Ed "Strangler" Lewis]]
* [[Vivian Vance]], actress who played [[Ethel Mertz]] on ''[[I Love Lucy]]''

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Kansas]]
* [[Big Hill Lake]]
* [[Bloody Benders]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Cherryvale, Kansas}}
;City
* [https://cherryvaleusa.com/ City of Cherryvale]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260606 Cherryvale - Directory of Public Officials]
;Schools
* [https://www.usd447schools.org/ USD 447], local school district
;Historical
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120308220557/http://www.cherryvaleusa.com/history.html Cherryvale History]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130718171254/http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Cherryvale&county=Montgomery Historic Images of Cherryvale], Special Photo Collections at [[Wichita State University]] Library
;Maps
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/cherryvale.pdf Cherryvale city map], KDOT

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