Welcome to White Cloud ...
The city of White Cloud is located in Doniphan County<1>.
The location of White Cloud has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of White Cloud, you might consider that their post office opened in 1855.
The origin (or the toponymy) of White Cloud: Named for Chief White Cloud, of the Iowa tribe.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, White Cloud has a population of 168 people<3> (see below for details).
White Cloud is 880 feet [268 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: White Cloud lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
White Cloud lies within the (785) area code.
The ZIP code for White Cloud: 66094<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, White Cloud had an population of 168 people. This is a decrease of 4.55% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 29.71% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, White Cloud had a population of 176 people. This makes White Cloud the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 176 people, the population of White Cloud decreased 26.36% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 239 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for White Cloud.
Communities Also Named White Cloud ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Kansas communities named White Cloud: This one is located in Doniphan County and the other is located in Dickinson County.
Beyond Kansas, there are 7 communities that are also named White Cloud - they are located in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for White Cloud.
Communities near White Cloud ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near White Cloud.
- Falls City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls City
- Falls City is located in Richardson County (NE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,076 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falls City <6>
- Hiawatha
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiawatha
- Hiawatha is located in Brown County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,091 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hiawatha <6>
- Mound City
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound City
- Mound City is located in Holt County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 997 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mound City <6>
- Highland
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
- Highland is located in Doniphan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 986 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland <6>
- Troy
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
- Troy is located in Doniphan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 946 people
- Oregon
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oregon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oregon
- Oregon is located in Holt County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 735 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oregon <6>
- Maitland
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast) - Forest City
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest City
- Forest City is located in Holt County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 238 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest City <6>
- Robinson
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson
- Robinson is located in Brown County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 223 people
- Craig
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craig
- Craig is located in Holt County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Craig <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around White Cloud. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for White Cloud.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of White Cloud. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around White Cloud.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around White Cloud. See our Newspapers Page for White Cloud.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for White Cloud ...
Looking for more information about White Cloud? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to White Cloud, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for White Cloud.
Adding White Cloud to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of White Cloud in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for White Cloud was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the White Cloud post office opened in 1855.
We also found White Cloud in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for White Cloud.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for White Cloud. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Doniphan, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for White Cloud. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around White Cloud - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as White Cloud). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether White Cloud or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |