Clearwater, Kansas
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Clearwater, Kansas | |
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| Typical windmill street sign found throughout Clearwater Typical windmill street sign found throughout Clearwater | |
| Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°30′20″N 97°30′5″W / 37.50556°N 97.50139°WCoordinates: 37°30′20″N 97°30′5″W / 37.50556°N 97.50139°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Platted | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Water (Ninnescah River) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor | Burt Ussery[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| Elevation | Template:Infobox settlement/lengthdisp |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,653 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 67026 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-13925 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 474315 [1] |
| Website | clearwaterks.org |
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Clearwater is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,653.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]Clearwater was settled in 1870, and platted as a city in 1872.[5] The community was named after the Ninnescah River that runs west and south of it. The name "Ninnescah" comes from the Osage Indian language, where "Ninne" means water and "scah" can mean clear, salt, spring, good, or white water.[6] The first post office in Clearwater was established in 1871, and the name of the post office was officially spelled out Clear Water until 1894.[7] The Chisholm Trail ran along the eastern side of the community from 1867 to 1871.[8]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Clearwater is located just southwest of Wichita.[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.87 square miles (4.84 km2), all land.[10]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Clearwater had a population of 2,653, with 934 households and 689 families.[11] The population density was 1,369.6 per square mile (528.8/km2). There were 985 housing units at an average density of 508.5 units per square mile (196.3 units/km2).[12]
The median age was 35.8 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.5 males age 18 and over.[11]
There were 934 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.9% were married-couple households, 13.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 985 housing units, of which 5.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.5%.[11]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,411 | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 17 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 98 | 3.7% |
Demographic estimates
[edit | edit source]The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.5.[15]
Educational attainment
[edit | edit source]The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 17.7% of the population.[16]
Income and poverty
[edit | edit source]The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $73,073 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,251) and the median family income was $84,167 (+/- $10,596).[17] Males had a median income of $48,620 (+/- $5,156) versus $33,269 (+/- $4,364) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,757 (+/- $5,937).[18] Approximately, 7.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under the age of 18 and 1.5% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]
2010 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[21] of 2010, there were 2,481 people, 908 households, and 660 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,326.7 inhabitants per square mile (512.2/km2). There were 963 housing units at an average density of 515.0 units per square mile (198.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 908 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.19.
The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
Education
[edit | edit source]The community is served by Clearwater USD 264 public school district.
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Raymond Goertz, roboticist
- Cara Gorges, 2007 Miss Kansas USA
- Logan Mize, Country Artist
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Template:Cite gnis2
- ↑ Mayor & Council; City of Clearwater.
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Profile of Clearwater, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- ↑ Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History; 1912.
- ↑ "City History | Clearwater, KS". www.clearwaterks.org. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Route of the Chisholm cattle trail in Kansas; Kansas Historical Society, 1960s". Archived from the original on January 5, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
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