Blue Mound, Kansas
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|name = Blue Mound, Kansas
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|map_caption = Location within Linn County and Kansas
|image_map1 = Map of Linn Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1 = KDOT map of Linn County (legend)
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Kansas
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Linn
|subdivision_type3 = Township
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|established_title = Founded
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|established_title1 = Platted
|established_date1 = 1882
|established_title2 = Incorporated
|established_date2 = 1884
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|area_total_sq_mi = 0.64
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.64
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|area_total_km2 = 1.65
|area_land_km2 = 1.65
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|unit_pref = Imperial
|elevation_ft = 1043
|population_as_of = 2020
|population_total = 219
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|timezone = CST
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|utc_offset_DST = -5
|postal_code_type = ZIP code
|postal_code = 66010
|area_code_type = Area code
|area_code = 913
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 20-07600
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|blank1_info = 2394204{{GNIS|2394204}}
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Blue Mound is a city in Linn County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 219.{{cite web |title=Profile of Blue Mound, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Blue_Mound_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2007600 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106061615/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Blue_Mound_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2007600 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}
History
Blue Mound was laid out in 1882. It was named by its first postmaster, John Q. Adams, because its elevation is said to look blue from a distance.{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA197 | 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=197| isbn=9780722249055 }}
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.63|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{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 }}
Demographics
{{US Census population
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|1890= 689
|1900= 738
|1910= 596
|1920= 570
|1930= 545
|1940= 449
|1950= 424
|1960= 319
|1970= 308
|1980= 319
|1990= 251
|2000= 277
|2010= 275
|2020= 219
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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 219 people, 95 households, and 50 families in Blue Mound.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 344.3 per square mile (132.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 196.5 per square mile (75.9/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{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}} The racial makeup was 90.41% (198) white or European American (88.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.91% (2) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.46% (1) from other races, and 8.22% (18) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.28% (5) of the population.{{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=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}
Of the 95 households, 23.2% had children under the age of 18; 38.9% were married couples living together; 31.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 2.1.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.8% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}
23.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.0 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates the median family income was $42,083 (+/- $15,738).{{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=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $31,125 (+/- $4,217) versus $20,568 (+/- $10,250) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,938 (+/- $9,562).{{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=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 25.5% of families and 35.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under the age of 18 and 25.0% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{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=Blue%20Mound%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}
=2010 census=
As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 275 people, 111 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|436.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 125 housing units at an average density of {{convert|198.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races.
There were 111 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
=2000 census=
As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 277 people, 116 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|437.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 136 housing units at an average density of {{convert|214.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.56% White, 0.72% Native American, and 0.72% from two or more races.
There were 116 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% 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 3.16.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,364, and the median income for a family was $41,500. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,650. About 12.5% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.8% of those 65 or over.
References
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Further reading
{{See also|Linn County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Linn County, Kansas}}
External links
- [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260565 Blue Mound – Directory of Public Officials]
- [https://www.usd346.org/ USD 346], local school district
- [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/bluemound.pdf Blue Mound city map], KDOT
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