Editing Moundridge, Kansas

{{Short description|City in McPherson County, Kansas}}
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'''Moundridge''' is a city in [[McPherson County, Kansas|McPherson County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,974.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Moundridge, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2048800 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112142601/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2048800 |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  Manufacturing facilities for [[The Grasshopper Company|Grasshopper]] ([[lawn mower]]s) and Bradbury Group ([[roll forming]] equipment) are located in Moundridge.

==History==
[[File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 McPherson County.png|thumb|1915 Railroad Map of [[McPherson County, Kansas|McPherson County]]]]

===Early history===
{{See also|History of Kansas}}
For millennia, the [[Great Plains]] of North America were inhabited by nomadic [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]]. From the 16th to the 18th century, the [[Kingdom of France]] claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the [[French and Indian War]], France secretly ceded [[New France]] to Spain, under the terms of the [[Treaty of Fontainebleau (1762)|Treaty of Fontainebleau]].

===19th century===
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land that comprises modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile [[Louisiana Purchase]].

In 1854, the [[Kansas Territory]] was organized under the provisions of the [[Kansas–Nebraska Act]], then in 1861 [[Kansas]] became the 34th US state. In 1867, [[McPherson County, Kansas|McPherson County]] was established, which included the land for modern day Moundridge.

In 1876, the community was founded with the name '''Christian'''.<ref name="CityWebsite-History" /> In 1887, it was renamed and incorporated as '''Moundridge''' on account of the elevation of the town site.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5zdAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA232 |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=232}}</ref><ref name="CityWebsite-History">[https://web.archive.org/web/20170430054336/http://www.moundridge.com/community/history.html History of Moundridge; City of Moundridge.]</ref>

Between 1874 and 1880, of the approximately 45,000 Mennonites who had been living in South Russia, 10,000 departed for the United States and 8,000 for [[Manitoba]]. Available cropland in the central United States was similar to that in their homelands in the [[Crimea|Crimean Peninsula]]. Since the central part of the state was settled, Kansas has enjoyed the reputation as the top wheat-producing state. Settlers in central Kansas, experienced in Russian methods of dryland farming and flour milling, introduced winter wheat in 1873 and quickly saw their industry become dominant.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} The museums in nearby [[Hillsboro, Kansas|Hillsboro]] and [[Goessel, Kansas|Goessel]] demonstrate the lives and times of these early settlers.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Almost all of the original settlers of McPherson County spoke German, many exclusively. With the coming of the automobile and the importance of commercial participation with the English-speaking citizens, the use of German diminished in importance. The participation of the United States in [[World War I|World Wars I]] and [[World War II|II]] dramatically increased the use of English and by the early 1940s, ministers rarely preached in German. As of the year 2000, a very small number of German religious publications are available, primarily for use by elderly congregants.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.41|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/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-07-02}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1890= 443
|1900= 557
|1910= 626
|1920= 733
|1930= 870
|1940= 864
|1950= 942
|1960= 1214
|1970= 1271
|1980= 1453
|1990= 1531
|2000= 1593
|2010= 1737
|2020= 1974
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 1,974 people, 820 households, and 475 families in Moundridge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Moundridge%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,258.1 per square mile (485.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 901 housing units at an average density of 574.3 per square mile (221.7/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=Moundridge%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 92.4% (1,824) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (90.27% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.96% (19) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.2% (4) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.35% (7) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% (1) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.32% (26) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.71% (93) 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=Moundridge%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 5.02% (99) 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=Moundridge%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 820 households, 21.2% had children under the age of 18; 47.4% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.4% of households consisted of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 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=Moundridge%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 18.6% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Moundridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

19.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.1 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,528) and the median family income was $59,167 (+/- $11,285).<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=Moundridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $46,782 (+/- $2,262) versus $26,818 (+/- $8,192) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,069 (+/- $3,358).<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=Moundridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 13.8% 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=Moundridge%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=Moundridge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,737 people, 736 households, and 461 families residing in the city.<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> The [[population density]] was {{convert|1231.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 803 housing units at an average density of {{convert|569.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race comprised 3.4% of the population.

There were 736 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families; 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 46.6 years., with 21.6% of residents under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 27.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,593 people, 647 households, and 419 families residing in the city.<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> The population density was {{convert|1,519.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 681 housing units at an average density of {{convert|649.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.24% White, 0.50% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race comprised 1.51% of the population.<ref>[https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-3-18.pdf U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas]</ref><ref>[https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-18.pdf U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas]</ref>

There were 647 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families; 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% 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 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,644, and the median income for a family was $44,934. Males had a median income of $34,038 versus $20,223 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,263. About 2.1% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
[[The Grasshopper Company]] manufactures mowers and lawn mower implements. It was founded in 1969 and headquartered in Moundridge.  The parent company is Moridge Manufacturing (founded in 1958).

The Bradbury Group is headquartered in Moundridge.  Founded as Rollformed Products in 1959, by co-founder Floyd Bradbury.  The company is the largest manufacturer of rollforming equipment in the world with 10 locations and many brands under their umbrella.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}}

==Education==
The community is served by [[Moundridge USD 423]] public school district.  Moundridge High School / Middle School and Moundridge Elementary School are located within the city.

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
Interstate [[I-135]] runs along the north-east side of the city. Highway [[US 81]] passes through city.

Moundridge has a small airport, Moundridge Municipal Airfield, which is located approximately one mile (1.6&nbsp;km) east of central Moundridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gcr1.com/5010Web/airport.cfm?Site=47k |title=Airport information, Moundridge Municipal |website=AirportIQ 5010 |publisher=GCR, Inc.|date=June 21, 2018 |access-date=July 16, 2018}}</ref>

==Notable people==
{{See also|List of people from McPherson County, Kansas}}
* [[Laurie Koehn]], professional basketball player

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|McPherson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about McPherson County, Kansas}}
* ''A Centennial Commemoration, Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kansas, Zur Ehre Gottes To the Glory of God 1895 - 1995''; Eden Mennonite Church; 1998.
* ''Century One: History of Moundridge, Kansas, 1887-1987''; Moundridge Centennial Committee; Mennonite Press; 1987.
* ''A Pictorial Review - Moundridge, Kansas 1887-1962''; Moundridge Journal, 1962.
* ''Moundridge Golden Jubilee, 1887-1937''; Moundridge Journal; Oct. 7, 1937.

==External links==
{{Commons category|Moundridge, Kansas}}
;City
* {{Official website|https://moundridge.com/|Moundridge - Official}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260904 Moundridge - Directory of Public Officials], League of Kansas Municipalities
;Historical
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170430054336/http://www.moundridge.com/community/history.html Moundridge history]
* [https://edenmennonite.org/about-us/church-history/ Eden Mennonite Church history]
* [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Moundridge&county=McPherson Historic Images of Moundridge], Special Photo Collections at [[Wichita State University]] Library

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[[Category:Russian Mennonite diaspora in the United States]]