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Barnes, Kansas

Barnes is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 165.

History
Barnes was originally called Elm Grove when it was founded in 1870. It was renamed Barnes in 1876 in honor of A. S. Barnes, a stockholder of the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad

Barnes was a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, of which, 0.17 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 165 people, 72 households, and 48 families in Barnes. The population density was 970.6 per square mile (374.7/km$2$). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 482.4 per square mile (186.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.88% (145) white or European American (80.61% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.42% (4) from other races, and 9.7% (16) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.15% (25) of the population.

Of the 72 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.4% of households consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.1% of the population.

22.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,417 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,555) and the median family income was $44,500 (+/- $5,280). Males had a median income of $36,250 (+/- $10,420) versus $16,563 (+/- $6,579) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,389 (+/- $11,865). Approximately, 12.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under the age of 18 and 41.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 71 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was 935.3 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 523.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.3% Native American, and 3.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 71 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 152 people, 74 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 886.2 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 577.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.03% White, 0.66% Asian, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 74 households, out of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,682, and the median income for a family was $26,023. Males had a median income of $24,286 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,446. About 4.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 4.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

Barnes schools were closed in 1965 through school unification. The Barnes High School mascot was Bullets.

Notable people

 * Omar Knedlik, (1915–1989), inventor of the ICEE frozen drink.
 * Joe Vogler, (1913-1993), Alaskan politician

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Greenleaf, Kansas

Greenleaf is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 350.

History
Greenleaf was founded in 1876. It was incorporated in 1880. Greenleaf was named for A. W. Greenleaf, the treasurer of the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. The post office at Round Grove, Kansas; which had been known at various times as Prospect Hill and Hopper, was moved to Greenleaf when the railroad missed the settlement.

The Greenleaf school was gutted by fire in 1966.

A tornado hit Greenleaf on September 25, 1973. The tornado demolished 42 homes, 26 businesses and took the lives of two children.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 350 people, 142 households, and 91 families in Greenleaf. The population density was 774.3 per square mile (299.0/km$2$). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 342.9 per square mile (132.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 82.86% (290) white or European American (82.29% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 6.0% (21) from other races, and 11.14% (39) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 14.29% (50) of the population.

Of the 142 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18; 50.7% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.0% of households consisted of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 3.4% of the population.

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,458 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,746) and the median family income was $51,667 (+/- $5,809). Males had a median income of $31,591 (+/- $8,662) versus $16,429 (+/- $4,180) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,188 (+/- $13,058). Approximately, 11.4% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 331 people, 171 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 719.6 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 432.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 171 households, of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.0% were non-families. 48.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 357 people, 171 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 770.1 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 435.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.44% White, 0.28% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 171 households, out of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% were non-families. 50.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,750, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,635 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,084. About 8.3% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers.

The Greenleaf High School mascot was Greenleaf Trojans.

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Haddam, Kansas

Haddam is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It is named after Haddam, Connecticut. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 110.

History
Haddam was founded in 1869. It was named after Haddam, Connecticut. In 1874, the rival town of West Haddam merged with Haddam.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 110 people, 33 households, and 24 families in Haddam. The population density was 320.7 per square mile (123.8/km$2$). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 195.3 per square mile (75.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.73% (102) white or European American (89.09% non-Hispanic white), 1.82% (2) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.91% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.55% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.55% (5) of the population.

Of the 33 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 63.6% were married couples living together; 9.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.2% of households consisted of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 31.8% of the population.

33.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,385 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,813) and the median family income was $65,385 (+/- $11,524). Males had a median income of $36,528 (+/- $7,220) versus $28,750 (+/- $1,433) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,000 (+/- $7,905). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 52 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 297.1 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 251.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 1.0% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 17.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 52.8 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.6% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.2% male and 55.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 169 people, 73 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 487.7 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 277.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 1.18% Native American, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $20,341 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,555. About 9.1% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers.

School unification consolidated Mahaska and Haddam schools into Haddam-Mahaska schools in 1967. The high school was in Haddam, with grade schools in both communities. In 1968, Haddam-Mahaska combined with Morrowville to form North Central Schools. The grade school and junior high were in Haddam and the high school was in Morrowville.

The Haddam High School mascot was Haddam Hounds. The North Central Junior high mascot was the Wildcats and the high school mascot was the Cougars.

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Hanover, Kansas

Hanover is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 690.

The city is primarily agricultural, and the surrounding countryside is filled with small family farms. Named after Hanover, Germany, the town is a traditional German community with strong German cultural influences. The local area is home to numerous other German communities such as Hollenberg, Hermansburg, Frankfort, and Bremen.

History
The "Hollenberg Station" became an important hub along the way for Pony Express travelers and Geret Hollenberg eventually established a grocery and stage depot on his farm in 1858. The Hollenberg farm housed nine boarding rooms, and the success of "Hollenberg Station" as a business attracted more people to the area and many settled alongside the Hollenbergs in the decade leading up to the establishment of Hanover.

Prior to the establishment of the town, in 1868 a school district was established in the area to satisfy the need to educate children of settlers who continued to arrive near the "Hollenberg Station."

Hanover was laid out in 1869, and incorporated as a city in 1872. It is a German community named after Hanover, Germany. The founders Geret Hollenberg and Sophia Brockmeyer settled their farm originally called "The Cottonwood Ranch" and later the "Hollenberg Station" alongside the Little Blue River, which became a popular stop along the Pony Express. The popularity led to the establishment of Hanover. The Hollenberg Pony Express Station is the only remaining building along the two thousand mile route, and it continues to stand one mile northeast of Hanover. In the 1940s it was registered as a National Historic Landmark.

Hollenberg, who laid out the original plans for the town in 1869, decided to name it Hanover after his hometown in Germany. A contemporary of Hollenberg wrote at the time that Hanover represented "just a little bit of Germany" in Kansas Territory. Located at the junction of two railroads, it was an important shipping point. Access to the railroad was greatly contributed to the economic growth of Hanover, enabling the expansion of the local grain elevator. The success of the grain elevator, because of its close connection with the railroad contributed to the growth and initial success of the town. As the town continued to develop, a German Evangelical Society church, as well as a Catholic church to serve the town's Czech residents were established in 1870. Additionally, following the movement of some Native groups to Oklahoma from the nearby Ottoe reservation, some land was annexed by the Hanover township, which allowed for further expansion as more white settlers moved into the area.

The local area had a significant Native American population. The Pawnee Indians resided west of Hanover, the Kansa and Kaw tribes lived to the south, and the Otoe Indians were located north. The Otoe Reservation resided north of Hanover on the Kansas-Nebraska border from 1854 to 1883. Their reservation was 160,000 acres large (250 mi2). When the Otoe tribal lands were sold in 1883, the land sold for a record-high average of $12.22 per acre. By comparison, most other Native American tribes in the central and northern Great Plains were only paid ten cents per acre. Some of the Otoe Indians were relocated to Red Rock, Oklahoma, while many of the mixed-race Otoe Indians were integrated with the local German settlers. Many people in Hanover today have a fraction of Native American ancestry.

The region was especially attractive to German speakers and settlers, and when the town was established Hollenberg continued to draw to settlers of German, as well as Czech origin. Until World War I many residents of Hanover and the surrounding continued to speak their native languages, and to this day many German traditions remain an important aspect of town identity. German settlers often encountered Native people groups such as the Pawnee, Kansa, and the Kaw. Contact between the German settlers and natives were mainly non-violent and few conflicts were reported between the various groups. In fact, a substantial amount of trade took place between the settlers and the native groups.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 690 people, 268 households, and 158 families in Hanover. The population density was 1,151.9 per square mile (444.8/km$2$). There were 312 housing units at an average density of 520.9 per square mile (201.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 96.38% (665) white or European American (95.22% non-Hispanic white), 0.58% (4) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.14% (1) Asian, 0.14% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.72% (5) from other races, and 2.03% (14) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.74% (12) of the population.

Of the 268 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18; 53.4% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.6% of households consisted of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.4% of the population.

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,115) and the median family income was $71,667 (+/- $13,181). Males had a median income of $41,000 (+/- $5,838) versus $31,538 (+/- $4,725) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,250 (+/- $4,660). Approximately, 1.8% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 682 people, 285 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1263.0 PD/sqmi. There were 314 housing units at an average density of 581.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 285 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

Hanover is a rural community, so its income is slightly lower than the state average. The median income for a household in the city was $43,250 compared to Kansas's average of $51,332. The per capita income for the city was $15,596, compared to Kansas's per capita income of $26,929. About 9.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 653 people, 283 households, and 170 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,298.7 PD/sqmi. There were 332 housing units at an average density of 660.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.32% White, 0.61% African American, 0.46% Native American, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,375, and the median income for a family was $38,667. Males had a median income of $25,104 versus $18,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,596. About 5.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Hanover government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm.

Primary and Secondary Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

Hanover has Weecat Preschool, Hanover Public School (K-12), and St. John's Catholic School (1-8). Almost all Hanover children start their education in the Hanover Weecat Preschool located in the basement of St. John’s Catholic School. This preschool was certified as a nuclear fallout shelter during the Cold War. The children attend kindergarten in Hanover Public School. In first grade the Hanover children are separated into different schools. The predominantly Lutheran population remains in Hanover Public School, while the predominantly Catholic population attends St. John’s Catholic School from first through eighth grade.

After eighth grade, children attend Hanover High School, a small 1A high school with 79 students. Several Hanover High School students compete at the national level for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization as well as at the state level for FBLA and possibly for other activities such as scholar bowl. The high school also competes well in sports like basketball, football, and track. Many Hanover students complete dual credit courses during high school at Cloud County Community College.

Libraries
Hanover has a small public library located in the city hall's basement. It is open for a few hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Hanover public library is supported by an annual budget of nearly $17,000.

Media
The Hanover News is the local newspaper that reports current events in the Hanover area. It has been published weekly since 1877. Each issue of The Hanover News costs 50 cents and is sent out every Thursday. Unfortunately, the newspaper went out of business in 2019.

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Hollenberg, Kansas

Hollenberg is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 10. It is located 1.5 miles south of the Nebraska state line.

History
Hollenberg was laid out in 1872. It was named for its founder, G. H. Hollenberg, who owned a store at the site.

The first post office in Hollenberg was established in April 1872.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all of it land. The community is approximately 1.5 mi south of the Kansas-Nebraska state line.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 10 people, 5 households, and 0 families in Hollenberg. The population density was 137.0 per square mile (52.9/km$2$). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 205.5 per square mile (79.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.0% (9) white or European American (90.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.0% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 5 households, 0.0% had children under the age of 18; 0.0% were married couples living together; 60.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 100.0% of households consisted of individuals and 40.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.2 and the average family size was 2.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

10.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 40.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.0 males.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 21 people, 12 households, and 4 families residing in the city. The population density was 262.5 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 287.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 4.8% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 12 households, of which 8.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, and 66.7% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 55.3 years. 9.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.6% were from 25 to 44; 71.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 31 people, 18 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 381.5 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 344.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.77% White, 3.23% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population.

There were 18 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.8% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.1% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.72 and the average family size was 2.43.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 12.9% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 48.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $11,667, and the median income for a family was $52,083. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,143. There were no families and 14.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

Hollenberg High School was closed through school unification. The Hollenberg High School mascot was Pirates.

title: Hollenberg, Kansas


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Linn, Kansas

Linn is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 387.

History
Linn was founded in 1877. It was named for Lewis F. Linn, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.

The first post office in Linn was established in January 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 387 people, 153 households, and 94 families in Linn. The population density was 1,141.6 per square mile (440.8/km$2$). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 483.8 per square mile (186.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 80.88% (313) white or European American (74.68% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.52% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.85% (42) from other races, and 7.75% (30) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 22.74% (88) of the population.

Of the 153 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.3% were married couples living together; 19.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.3% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.3% of the population.

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,390) and the median family income was $56,917 (+/- $2,963). Males had a median income of $45,500 (+/- $5,472) versus $21,250 (+/- $17,012) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,045 (+/- $10,644). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 410 people, 152 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 1205.9 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 485.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.4% of the population.

There were 152 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 34.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 425 people, 164 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,270.9 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 556.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 43.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,619, and the median income for a family was $35,909. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,624. About 4.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

title: Linn, Kansas


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Mahaska, Kansas

Mahaska is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 46. It is located 1 mile south of the Nebraska state line.

History
Mahaska was founded in 1887 by L. Bonham. It was likely named for Chief Mahaska.

The first post office in Mahaska was established in December 1887.

In 1854, the Sixth Principal Meridian or 40th Parallel, approximately 1 mile northwest of the present day Mahaska. Originally marked in 1856, this site was the beginning point for land surveys for all land in Kansas, Nebraska, three-fourths of Colorado, most of Wyoming, and part of South Dakota. The original marker was rediscovered in 1976, then a new monument was dedicated in 1987.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all of it land. The community is approximately 1.0 mi south of the Kansas-Nebraska state line.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 46 people, 22 households, and 14 families in Mahaska. The population density was 206.3 per square mile (79.6/km$2$). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 188.3 per square mile (72.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.65% (44) white or European American (95.65% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.35% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 22 households, 9.1% had children under the age of 18; 63.6% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 2.4.

0.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 47.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $29,261 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,013). Males had a median income of $41,458 (+/- $5,354) versus $31,875 (+/- $13,830) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,000 (+/- $9,418).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 332.0 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 188.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White and 2.4% from two or more races.

There were 30 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 16.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 107 people, 39 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 430.8 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 197.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.46% White, 0.93% African American, 1.87% Native American, and 3.74% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,162. There were 19.2% of families and 21.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers.

Mahaska High School was closed through school unification. The Mahaska High School mascot was Mahaska Cardinals.

Notable people

 * Charles McAtee - former director of Kansas prison system

title: Mahaska, Kansas


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Morrowville, Kansas

Morrowville is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 114.

History
Morrowville was laid out and platted in 1884 when it was certain that the Missouri and Burlington Railroad would be extended to that point. It was named for its founder, James C. Morrow.

The first post office in Morrowville was established in 1884, but the post office was called Morrow Station until 1894.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all of it land.

Area attractions

 * World's First Bulldozer. In 1923, a young farmer named James D Cummings and a draftsman named John Earl McLeod made the designs for a bulldozer. A replica is on display at the city park, where the two built their first bulldozer.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 114 people, 59 households, and 38 families in Morrowville. The population density was 797.2 per square mile (307.8/km$2$). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 489.5 per square mile (189.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 99.12% (113) white or European American (98.25% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.88% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.88% (1) of the population.

Of the 59 households, 15.3% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 16.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.9% of the population.

15.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 39.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,549) and the median family income was $63,125 (+/- $2,431). Males had a median income of $34,583 (+/- $5,292) versus $26,250 (+/- $6,940) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,821 (+/- $2,743). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 155 people, 60 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 1107.1 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 642.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 168 people, 73 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,187.4 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 657.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, 1.19% Native American, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $22,813 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,133. About 4.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers.

School unification consolidated Morrowville and Haddam schools into USD #221 schools in 1967. The high school was in Morrowville. The grade school in Haddam. The district was USD #221 and was called North Central. In the mid 1970s Mahaska grade school also joined USD 221.

The North Central High School mascot was the North Central Cougars.

title: Morrowville, Kansas


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Palmer, Kansas

Palmer is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 125.

History
Palmer was founded in 1878. It was named for J. Palmer, a teacher.

The first post office in Palmer was established in June 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 125 people, 55 households, and 37 families in Palmer. The population density was 404.5 per square mile (156.2/km$2$). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 203.9 per square mile (78.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 98.4% (123) white or European American (98.4% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.8% (1) from other races, and 0.8% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.8% (1) of the population.

Of the 55 households, 30.9% had children under the age of 18; 61.8% were married couples living together; 21.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.9% of households consisted of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.6% of the population.

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $41,951) and the median family income was $76,250 (+/- $18,654). Males had a median income of $41,250 (+/- $21,489) versus $20,417 (+/- $11,145) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,688 (+/- $12,474). Approximately, 13.2% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.2% of those under the age of 18 and 18.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 111 people, 50 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 358.1 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 200.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White and 10.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.5% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% 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 of 2000, there were 108 people, 48 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.5 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 174.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White and 0.93% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,670. There were 8.0% of families and 11.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 public school district.

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Washington, Kansas

Washington is a city in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,071.

History
Washington was established in spring 1860, and in the same year named county seat. Until the end of the American Civil War it was protected by two stockaded buildings, the Washington Company House and Woolbert's Stockade Hotel.

The first post office in Washington was established in November 1861.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.91 sqmi, of which 0.87 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Washington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Washington was 112 F on July 12, 1954, while the coldest temperature recorded was -29 F on December 23, 1989 and February 16, 2021.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,131 people, 512 households, and 311 families living in the city. The population density was 1300.0 PD/sqmi. There were 582 housing units at an average density of 669.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 512 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,223 people, 553 households, and 331 families living in the city. The population density was 1,395.3 PD/sqmi. There were 644 housing units at an average density of 734.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.94% White, 0.08% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population. There were 553 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,529, and the median income for a family was $37,448. Males had a median income of $27,171 versus $17,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,760. About 8.6% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222.

Notable people

 * Charlie Becker (1887–1968), actor who portrayed the mayor of Munchkinland in 1939 The Wizard of Oz film
 * Bill Pannbacker, former member of the Kansas House of Representatives

title: Washington, Kansas


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Leoti, Kansas

Leoti is a city in and the county seat of Wichita County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,475.

History
Leoti was founded in 1885 by a company of men from Garden City, Kansas. Two years later, in 1887, it was involved in the bloodiest county seat fight in the history of the American West. The shoot-out was on February 27, 1887, when men—some would say hired gunmen—from Leoti, went to the neighboring, rival town of Coronado and left several people dead and wounded. A small town called Farmer City which was located between Coronado and Leoti, was hoped by some to become the county seat—which would end the fighting. Leoti later won the right to become the county seat and now the two other towns consist mainly of farmland.

The origin of the name Leoti is disputed: one tradition says the name is an Indian term for "prairie flower"; another says the community was named for settler Leoti Kibbee; a third says it was named for Leoti Gray, the daughter of a town founder.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Leoti has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,475 people, 589 households, and 375 families in Leoti. The population density was 1,120.8 per square mile (432.7/km$2$). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 508.4 per square mile (196.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 64.34% (949) white or European American (55.46% non-Hispanic white), 0.14% (2) black or African-American, 1.22% (18) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.14% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 17.15% (253) from other races, and 17.02% (251) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 39.66% (585) of the population.

Of the 589 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.1% were married couples living together; 21.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.1% of households consisted of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.2% of the population.

26.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,819 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,529) and the median family income was $80,441 (+/- $19,014). Males had a median income of $40,250 (+/- $10,260) versus $31,641 (+/- $8,897) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,268 (+/- $6,972). Approximately, 1.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under the age of 18 and 11.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,534 people, 607 households, and 419 families residing in the city. The population density was 1171.0 PD/sqmi. There were 708 housing units at an average density of 540.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 10.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.6% of the population.

There were 607 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% 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 3.05.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,598 people, 634 households, and 452 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,213.3 PD/sqmi. There were 726 housing units at an average density of 551.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.35% White, 0.06% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 15.33% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.03% of the population.

There were 634 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,596, and the median income for a family was $41,484. Males had a median income of $27,235 versus $17,986 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,550. About 8.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Leoti–Wichita County USD 467 public school district. The Wichita County High School mascot is Wichita County Indians.

Prior to school unification, Leoti High School also used the Indians mascot.

Notable people

 * Marion Charles Bonner, paleontologist, fossil collector.
 * Ben Diggins, baseball player.
 * Steve Tasker, football player (retired), sportscaster.

title: Leoti, Kansas


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Altoona, Kansas

Altoona is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 354.

History
Altoona was originally called Geddesburg when it was founded in 1869. It was renamed Altoona in 1870, after Altoona, Pennsylvania. The first post office in Altoona was established in April 1870.

Altoona experienced growth when the railroad was built through the settlement about 1885.

As of 1916, Altoona was a sundown town, where African Americans were not allowed to live.

Geography
Altoona is located at 37.52667°N, -95.66194°W (37.526796, -95.661903). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 354 people, 140 households, and 84 families in Altoona. The population density was 662.9 per square mile (256.0/km$2$). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 340.8 per square mile (131.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.83% (318) white or European American (89.83% non-Hispanic white), 0.28% (1) black or African-American, 1.13% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.28% (1) Asian, 0.28% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.28% (1) from other races, and 7.91% (28) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.13% (4) of the population.

Of the 140 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.3% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.0% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.4% of the population.

26.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $24,688 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,901) and the median family income was $37,500 (+/- $16,516). The median income for those above 16 years old was $18,889 (+/- $7,179). Approximately, 28.4% of families and 29.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 414 people, 165 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 752.7 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 352.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 165 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 485 people, 201 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 891.5 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 426.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 1.24% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 201 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,906, and the median income for a family was $30,375. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,534. About 9.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Altoona–Midway USD 387 public school district.

Notable people

 * Tom Hamilton, baseball player
 * Oren Long, former governor and senator from Hawaii
 * Ida Moore, actress
 * Benjamin Woodson, insurance executive

title: Altoona, Kansas


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Benedict, Kansas

Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.

History
Benedict had its start in the year 1866 by the building of the railroad through that territory. Benedict was laid out at the junction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was named for S. S. Benedict.

Geography
Benedict is located at 37.62694°N, -95.74361°W (37.627014, -95.743500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Benedict has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 69 people, 33 households, and 19 families in Benedict. The population density was 472.6 per square mile (182.5/km$2$). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 274.0 per square mile (105.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 82.61% (57) white or European American (82.61% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 2.9% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 14.49% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 33 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18; 45.5% were married couples living together; 36.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 1.4% of the population.

10.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,149) and the median family income was $38,375 (+/- $7,549). The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,429 (+/- $17,645). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 73 people, 34 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 486.7 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 306.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.0% White, 2.7% Native American, 4.1% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 14.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 54.8 years. 13.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 35.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 103 people, 46 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 700.8 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 353.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.09% White and 2.91% Native American.

There were 46 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 45.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,842. There were 19.0% of families and 27.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and 26.3% of those over 64.

Education
Benedict is served by USD 484 Fredonia.

Benedict High School was closed through school unification. The Benedict High School mascot was Bulldogs.

title: Benedict, Kansas


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Buffalo, Kansas

Buffalo is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 217.

History
Buffalo was founded in 1867. It took its name from Buffalo Creek, which was named after the American bison, commonly known as the buffalo.

The first store in Buffalo opened in 1869 and the first hotel in 1870. Buffalo experienced growth in 1886 when the Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through it. Buffalo was incorporated as a city in 1898.

Geography
Buffalo is located at 37.70944°N, -95.69694°W (37.709569, -95.696967). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 217 people, 93 households, and 56 families in Buffalo. The population density was 682.4 per square mile (263.5/km$2$). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 364.8 per square mile (140.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.47% (205) white or European American (94.01% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.46% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.92% (2) from other races, and 4.15% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.38% (3) of the population.

Of the 93 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 34.4% were married couples living together; 28.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.0% of households consisted of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.2% of the population.

21.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $44,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $25,481) and the median family income was $65,096 (+/- $27,983). Males had a median income of $29,875 (+/- $4,087) versus $25,250 (+/- $16,159) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,313 (+/- $3,139). Approximately, 9.0% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 232 people, 95 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 703.0 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 372.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.9% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 95 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 284 people, 107 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density was 820.7 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 384.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, 0.35% African American, 1.76% Native American, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% 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 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,529. About 6.7% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.7% of those 65 or over.

Government
City Hall is located at 212 West Buffalo Street.

Education
The community is served by Altoona-Midway USD 387 public school district. The Altoona-Midway High School mascot is Jets.

Buffalo High School closed in 1958 through school unification. The Buffalo High School mascot was Pirates.

Notable people

 * Milburn Apt (1924–1956), U.S. Air Force test pilot, first man to attain speeds faster than Mach 3
 * Claude Willoughby (1898–1973), professional baseball pitcher from 1925-1931. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Coyville, Kansas

Coyville is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 60.

History
Coyville was laid out in 1886 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point. The town was named for Oscar Coy, a store owner who in 1866 served as the first postmaster.

Currently, the only business is a small vehicle-body repair shop; services consist of a community hall and a church. The remainder of the community consist of several roads, mostly white gravel, with an assortment of homes, plus a cemetery.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Coyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families in Coyville. The population density was 223.0 per square mile (86.1/km$2$). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 126.4 per square mile (48.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.0% (54) white or European American (90.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.0% (6) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 24 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 12.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

13.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 36.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median income for those above 16 years old was $31,875 (+/- $6,803). Approximately, 10.0% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 18.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 46 people, 26 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.3 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 121.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% White, 2.2% Native American, 8.7% from other races, and 8.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 26 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 69.2% were non-families. 65.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.6% were from 25 to 44; 43.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 71 people, 28 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 257.9 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 141.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.59% White, and 1.41% from two or more races.

There were 28 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,792, and the median income for a family was $59,375. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,012. There were no families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

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Fredonia, Kansas

Fredonia is a city in and the county seat of Wilson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,151. The city was founded in 1868, and saw considerable expansion in the early 20th century, with a fossil fuel boom.

History

Fredonia was laid out in 1868 near a large hillock located along the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway in southeast Kansas. It was named after Fredonia, New York. The first building on the town site was a general store, erected in 1868, on the southwest corner of the town square, soon followed by a simple courthouse and hotel. The first post office was established in August 1868. The Gold Dust Hotel was completed in 1885.

It became a booming town with an emphasis on large industry. In May 1913, a large vein of semi-anthracite coal was discovered near the town. The coal that was found was “said to be of better quality than any other found in Kansas” at that time. With this discovery, it had the possibility of bringing in large amounts of money for the Wilson County area. A cement plant opened in Fredonia in 1907, supplying jobs to the community for more than 100 years, before it was closed in 2012. The economy in Fredonia was again boosted by the Archer Daniels Midland Company. The plant was obtained in 1928 and operated as a soybean processing facility and supplied many jobs for the growing industrial town. In March 2003 the plant announced it would close its Fredonia branch effective immediately. At one time, Fredonia was a hub for oil and natural gas development.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.45 sqmi, of which, 2.44 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
The area climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fredonia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. On July 18, 1936, Fredonia set the Kansas record high temperature of 121 °F. This record was later tied by Alton, Kansas.

In late June and early July 2007, Fredonia was one of several communities in Southeast Kansas to experience record flooding. On the night of June 29, at least 10 inches of rainfall was recorded and additional rainfall fell over the weekend of June 30 and July 1. On the night of June 30, a Topeka television station reported on its website that 100 people in Wilson County had lost their homes due to the flooding.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,151 people, 933 households, and 529 families in Fredonia. The population density was 881.9 per square mile (340.5/km$2$). There were 1,168 housing units at an average density of 478.9 per square mile (184.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.24% (1,941) white or European American (88.98% non-Hispanic white), 0.05% (1) black or African-American, 0.93% (20) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.65% (14) Asian, 0.05% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.07% (23) from other races, and 7.02% (151) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.18% (90) of the population.

Of the 933 households, 26.8% had children under the age of 18; 38.0% were married couples living together; 34.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.4% of households consisted of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.4% of the population.

22.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,320 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,276) and the median family income was $67,946 (+/- $10,230). Males had a median income of $31,892 (+/- $7,668) versus $27,955 (+/- $6,673) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,037 (+/- $2,784). Approximately, 13.3% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under the age of 18 and 15.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,482 people, 1,048 households, and 630 families residing in the city. The population density was 1017.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,255 housing units at an average density of 514.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.1% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,048 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,600 people, 1,135 households, and 703 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,083.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,297 housing units at an average density of 540.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.27% White, 0.38% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population.

There were 1,135 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,539, and the median income for a family was $34,459. Males had a median income of $28,657 versus $19,231 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,593. About 8.6% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Top employers
List of top employers in Fredonia:

Government
Fredonia is classified as a second class city of Kansas, thus the city has a mayor-commission body with an elected mayor and two elected commissioners. The commissioners are not vested with any supervisory powers over specific departments. The city commission appoints a city administrator, who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of all city officers and employees.

The mayor of Fredonia is Bob McKenney. Bill Jones and Brandon Tindle are the two elected commissioners. Kelley Zellner is the City Administrator of Fredonia.

Education
The community is served by Fredonia USD 484 public school district. The mascot for each of the district's two schools is the yellowjacket.

Notable people

 * Marcus B. Bell, U.S. Army brigadier general
 * George Malone, (1890–1961), US Senator of Nevada, World War I veteran, civil engineer.
 * Don Myers, member of the Kansas House of Representatives.
 * Benjamin Paulen, (1869–1961), 23rd Governor of Kansas.
 * Charles Stokes, (1902-1996), Member of the Washington House of Representatives
 * Kendall Trainor, (born 1967), All-American placekicker for the University of Arkansas.

title: Fredonia, Kansas