Editing Glen Elder, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Mitchell County, Kansas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Glen Elder, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Mitchell County, Kansas|Mitchell County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_name2        = [[Mitchell County, Kansas|Mitchell]]
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|postal_code              = 67446
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|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
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|website                  = {{URL|https://www.glenelder.com/|glenelder.com}}
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'''Glen Elder''' is a city in [[Mitchell County, Kansas|Mitchell County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 362.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Glen Elder, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026500 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331075654/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026500 |archive-date=March 31, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Glen Elder was originally known as '''West Hampton''', and under the latter name was laid out and [[plat]]ted in 1871 by promoters who built a large [[gristmill]] at the site.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://skyways.lib.ks.us/counties/MC/townhist.html | title=Histories of Mitchell County Towns | publisher=Kansas State Library | work=Blue Skyways | date=1954 | accessdate=15 June 2014 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107203705/http://skyways.lib.ks.us/counties/MC/townhist.html | archivedate=7 November 2013 }}</ref> The town later adopted the name '''Glen Elder''' when the post office of that name was moved there from its former location a half mile north.<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/n748 752]}}</ref> The present name is after a grove of [[Acer negundo|box elder]] trees.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA78 | title=Exploring Kansas Highways | author=Heim, Michael | year=2007 | pages=78| isbn=9780974435886 }}</ref> Glen Elder incorporated in 1879.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hwy24.org/uploads/2/6/1/8/26189167/28_town_names.pdf | title=Origin of Town Names | publisher=Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance | accessdate=9 April 2018 | pages=2}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.44|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it 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/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>

===Climate===
{{Weather box
|location = Glen Elder, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1964–present) 
|single line = Y
|width = auto
| Jan record high F = 75
| Feb record high F = 81
| Mar record high F = 88
| Apr record high F = 100
| May record high F = 103
| Jun record high F = 109
| Jul record high F = 111
| Aug record high F = 109
| Sep record high F = 107
| Oct record high F = 95
| Nov record high F = 89
| Dec record high F = 82
| year record high F = 111
| Jan high F = 40.3
| Feb high F = 44.8
| Mar high F = 55.9
| Apr high F = 66.5
| May high F = 74.9
| Jun high F = 86.6
| Jul high F = 92.7
| Aug high F = 89.4
| Sep high F = 82.1
| Oct high F = 69.9
| Nov high F = 54.9
| Dec high F = 43.8
| year high F = 66.8
| Jan mean F = 27.0
| Feb mean F = 30.8
| Mar mean F = 41.3
| Apr mean F = 51.5
| May mean F = 61.4
| Jun mean F = 73.4
| Jul mean F = 78.6
| Aug mean F = 75.8
| Sep mean F = 67.3
| Oct mean F = 54.9
| Nov mean F = 40.6
| Dec mean F = 30.6
| year mean F = 52.8
| Jan low F = 13.6
| Feb low F = 16.8
| Mar low F = 26.6
| Apr low F = 36.5
| May low F = 47.8
| Jun low F = 60.2
| Jul low F = 64.5
| Aug low F = 62.3
| Sep low F = 52.5
| Oct low F = 39.9
| Nov low F = 26.3
| Dec low F = 17.5
| year low F = 38.7
| Jan record low F = −22
| Feb record low F = −16
| Mar record low F = −10
| Apr record low F = 10
| May record low F = 24
| Jun record low F = 41
| Jul record low F = 46
| Aug record low F = 43
| Sep record low F = 25
| Oct record low F = 14
| Nov record low F = −9
| Dec record low F = −27
| year record low F = −27
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation inch = 0.67
| Feb precipitation inch = 0.72
| Mar precipitation inch = 1.32
| Apr precipitation inch = 2.22
| May precipitation inch = 3.87
| Jun precipitation inch = 3.70
| Jul precipitation inch = 4.32
| Aug precipitation inch = 3.12
| Sep precipitation inch = 2.28
| Oct precipitation inch = 1.92
| Nov precipitation inch = 1.14
| Dec precipitation inch = 0.99
| year precipitation inch = 26.27
| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
| Jan precipitation days = 3.0
| Feb precipitation days = 3.3
| Mar precipitation days = 4.8
| Apr precipitation days = 7.1
| May precipitation days = 9.7
| Jun precipitation days = 8.6
| Jul precipitation days = 9.2
| Aug precipitation days = 7.6
| Sep precipitation days = 6.7
| Oct precipitation days = 5.7
| Nov precipitation days = 3.8
| Dec precipitation days = 3.0
| year precipitation days = 72.5
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name = NOAA>
{{cite web 
| url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=gid
| title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| accessdate = January 15, 2022}}</ref><ref name = NCEI>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00143100&format=pdf
| title = Station: Glen Elder Lake, KS
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = January 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 165
|1890= 407
|1900= 481
|1910= 565
|1920= 615
|1930= 617
|1940= 555
|1950= 582
|1960= 444
|1970= 422
|1980= 491
|1990= 448
|2000= 439
|2010= 445
|2020= 362
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 362 people, 171 households, and 106 families in Glen Elder.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 830.3 per square mile (320.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 522.9 per square mile (201.9/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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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 95.3% (345) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (94.75% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.28% (1) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.28% (1) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.14% (15) 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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 1.93% (7) 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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 171 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18; 53.2% were married couples living together; 19.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 18.2% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $51,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,534) and the median family income was $80,386 (+/- $11,078).<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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $45,457 (+/- $7,306) versus $31,875 (+/- $15,028) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,148 (+/- $2,579).<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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 7.3% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% 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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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=Glen%20Elder%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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 445 people, 193 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1011.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 250 housing units at an average density of {{convert|568.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% 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 439 people, 196 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,131.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 265 housing units at an average density of {{convert|682.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.68% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.68% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.46% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.91% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.6% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $32,361. Males had a median income of $21,528 versus $18,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,169. About 5.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Parks and Recreation==
* [[Waconda Lake]] and [[Glen Elder State Park]].

==Education==
The community is served by [[Waconda USD 272]] public school district.  The district elementary school is Lakeside Elementary School in [[Cawker City, Kansas|Cawker City]]. The district high school is [[Lakeside High School (Kansas)|Lakeside High School]] in [[Downs, Kansas|Downs]] with the mascot Knights.<ref>{{cite web | title = Waconda USD 272| publisher = USD 272| url = http://www.usd272.org/| accessdate = 7 January 2017}}</ref>

School unification combined Cawker City High School with Glen Elder High School in 1971 forming Waconda East High School. The Waconda East High School mascot was Vikings. Waconda East High School was then unified with [[Downs, Kansas|Downs]] High School in 2003 forming USD 272.<ref>{{cite web | title = History of Glen Elder | publisher = Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Foundation | url = http://www.hwy24.org/uploads/2/6/1/8/26189167/glenelder.pdf | accessdate = 30 December 2016 }}</ref>

Glen Elder High School was closed through school unification. The Glen Elder High School mascot was Glen Elder Bearcats.<ref>"White Rock Champs", The Salina Journal, White Rock Champs, p.14.</ref>

The district previously operated Glen Elder Elementary School and Glen Elder Junior High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020409222645/http://www.usd272.org/ Home]. [[Waconda USD 272]]. April 9, 2002. Retrieved on February 25, 2017.</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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

==External links==
* [https://www.glenelder.com/ City of Glen Elder]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260722 Glen Elder - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/glen%20elder.pdf Glen Elder city map], KDOT

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