Meade, Kansas 4.4

Meade is a city in and the county seat of Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,721.HistoryMeade was both laid out and incorporated in 1885. It was named for Gen. George Meade.In August, 2006, the town received national media attention due to the reaction after a rainbow flag was flown above a local hotel.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99sqmi, all land.ClimateAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Meade has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.Area attractionLocated in Meade is the Dalton Gang Hideout and Museum, the outlaws who robbed banks and trains in the nineteenth century.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,721 people, 670 households, and 454 families residing in the city. The population density was 1738.4PD/sqmi. There were 766 housing units at an average density of 773.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.