Cawker City

City in Mitchell County, Kansas

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Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, with 457 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,496 ft (456 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Downs, 6.1 miles W.

About Cawker City

Cawker City is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 457. The city is located along the north shore of Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park. It is one of several places claiming to be home of the largest ball of twine in the world.

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Living in Cawker City

Median household income
$45,250
Median home value
$90,800
Median rent
$583/mo
Median age
56
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Cawker City, KS population

Cawker City had 457 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census457
Density454 per sq mi (175 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cawker City at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyMitchell County
TypeCity
Population457 (2020)
Land area1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Coordinates39.5095° N, 98.4331° W
ZIP code67430
Official websitecawkercitykansas.com
Census code (GEOID)2011175

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cawker City

What county is Cawker City in?

Cawker City is in Mitchell County, Kansas.

What is the population of Cawker City, KS?

457 people lived in Cawker City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cawker City, KS?

The ZIP code of Cawker City is 67430.

What is the elevation of Cawker City?

1,496 feet (456 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cawker City?

Downs (6.1 mi), Glen Elder (6.8 mi), Ionia (11.6 mi), Tipton (11.9 mi), Portis (14.3 mi).

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