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Lane, Kansas

Lane is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 241.

History
The first temporary settlement near what would become Lane occurred in 1838 when Rev. Robert Simerwell established a Baptist Mission Station "on the south side of Pottawatomie Creek" following the Potawatomie Trail of Death. When the Federal Government moved the Potawatomie (and the Baptist Mission) to the Kansas River valley in the mid-1840s, brothers William, Peter, and "Dutch" Henry Sherman were left as the first permanent settlers. The community was known as Dutch Henry's Crossing because a wagon road forded the creek near the Sherman cabin.

The area of Lane west of Kansas Avenue was originally laid out under the name Shermanville in 1855. It was renamed Lane in 1863 for James H. Lane, a leader of the Jayhawkers abolitionist movement, who served as one of the first Senators from Kansas.

When the Missouri Pacific Railroad arrived in 1879, a competing community, called either Emerson or Avondale, was laid out east of Kansas Avenue. Within two years the competition between the two towns ceased, and both townsites had merged into the single community of Lane. Lane was incorporated as a city in 1908.

Lane is near the site where in 1856, the abolitionist John Brown and four other of his followers hacked five pro-slavery men, one of whom was William Sherman, to death with broadswords near Mosquito Creek and Pottawatomie Creek. The event is commonly referred to as the Pottawatomie massacre.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 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, Lane has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 241 people, 100 households, and 64 families in Lane. The population density was 1,034.3 per square mile (399.4/km$2$). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 489.3 per square mile (188.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.8% (214) white or European American (88.8% non-Hispanic white), 1.66% (4) black or African-American, 0.83% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.41% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.83% (2) from other races, and 7.47% (18) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.49% (6) of the population.

Of the 100 households, 37.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.0% were married couples living together; 19.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.0% of households consisted of individuals and 8.0% 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 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.5% of the population.

20.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 78.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $30,938 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,165) and the median family income was $38,214 (+/- $19,838). Males had a median income of $31,875 (+/- $17,550) versus $24,375 (+/- $6,096) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,393 (+/- $3,429). Approximately, 24.1% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 29.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 225 people, 102 households, and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was 937.5 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 466.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% 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 97 households, and 71 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,177.8 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 483.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.48% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% Asian, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 97 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household was $41,500, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $32,031 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,144. About 11.4% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older.

Education
Lane is a part of Central Heights USD 288 school district, headquarters located in Richmond. School mascot is Central Heights Vikings.

Lane schools were closed through school unification in 1965. The Lane High School mascot was Lane Lions.

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Ottawa, Kansas

Ottawa (pronounced ) is a city in, and the county seat of, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. It is located on both banks of the Marais des Cygnes River near the center of Franklin County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 12,625. It is the home of Ottawa University.

19th century
The name derives from the Ottawa tribe of Native Americans, on whose reservation the city was laid out. In the spring of 1864, title to the land was obtained from the tribe through treaty connected to the founding of Ottawa University, the Ottawa having donated 20,000 acres of land to establish and fund a school for the education of Indians and non-Indians alike. The word Ottawa itself means "to trade". In 1867, the Ottawa tribe sold their remaining land in Kansas and moved to Indian Territory in Oklahoma.

On the last day of March 1864, J.C. Richmond built the first non-Indian settlement in the new town, at the corner of Walnut and First streets.

Flooding
Ottawa has a history of flooding because of its location straddling the Marais Des Cygnes river. The area's first recorded flood was the Great Flood of 1844. In 1928, a flood crested at 38.65 feet and killed six people. Other flood years include 1904, when water crested at 36 feet and ran to a man's shoulders in the Santa Fe depot; 1909, cresting at 36.3 ft; 1915, cresting at 31 ft, and 1944, cresting at 36.5 ft.

However, it is the Great Flood of 1951 which is the most famous. It was about five inches higher than the 1928 flood. The flood of 1951 affected much of Missouri and Kansas and 41 people died. One-third of Ottawa was covered because of this flood.

It is unlikely Ottawa will suffer major damage due to a flood again thanks to a series of levees and pumping stations built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1960s, which is part of a larger system of flood systems to regulate the Marais Des Cygnes River to the Missouri River. The levees built along the river are inspected on an annual basis to insure their quality.

20th century
In 1943, German and Italian prisoners of World War II were brought to Kansas and other Midwest states to help solve the labor shortage caused by American men serving in the war. Large internment camps were established in Kansas: Camp Concordia, Camp Funston (at Fort Riley), Camp Phillips (at Salina under Fort Riley). Fort Riley established 12 smaller branch camps, including Ottawa.

Geography
Ottawa straddles the Marais des Cygnes River and is located 58 mi southwest of Kansas City at the junction of U.S. Route 59 and K-68. U.S. Route 50 and Interstate 35 bypass Ottawa to the south and east, while business US-50 passes through the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.42 sqmi, of which 9.32 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

Climate
The maximum temperature reaches 90 °F an average of 46.6 days per year and reaches 100 °F an average of 4.9 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below the freezing point (32 °F) an average of 111 days per year.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 12,625 people, 5,095 households, and 3,095 families in Ottawa. The population density was 1,223.2 per square mile (472.3/km$2$). There were 5,558 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 86.53% (10,924) white or European American (84.67% non-Hispanic white), 2.0% (252) black or African-American, 1.01% (127) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.42% (53) Asian, 0.05% (6) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.24% (283) from other races, and 7.76% (980) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.03% (761) of the population.

Of the 5,095 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18; 41.8% were married couples living together; 29.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.6% of households consisted of individuals and 14.2% 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 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 14.8% of the population.

23.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,233 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,697) and the median family income was $62,633 (+/- $8,998). Males had a median income of $40,405 (+/- $4,108) versus $28,600 (+/- $4,719) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,282 (+/- $2,999). Approximately, 9.5% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% 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 12,649 people, 4,998 households, and 3,127 families living in the city. The population density was 1357.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,518 housing units at an average density of 592.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White, 2.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 4,998 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 11,921 people, 4,697 households, and 3,034 families living in the city. The population density was 1,781.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,080 housing units at an average density of 759.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.77% White, 2.31% Black or African American, 1.22% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.16% of the population.

There were 4,697 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,071, and the median income for a family was $41,710. Males had a median income of $30,050 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,840. About 6.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Ottawa's two major employers are Walmart and American Eagle Outfitters who both maintain distribution centers in the city. Ottawa has freight rail service from BNSF railway. There is also a grain elevator operated by the Ottawa Co-Op. The city operates the Ottawa Municipal Airport, a small General Aviation airport four miles south of the city.

Government
Ottawa was governed by a Mayor-Council system until 1913 when the City became a Commission form of government. In 1970 voters established the City Manager form of government with a five-member Commission that annually selects a Mayor from its ranks. The citizens of Ottawa elect commissioners at-large. Three seats on the Commission are open every odd numbered year. Two Commissioners are elected to four-year terms and one is elected to a two-year term.

Colleges and universities
The private four year university, Ottawa University, is within Ottawa, and Ottawa is also home to a branch campus of Neosho County Community College.

Primary and secondary
The community is served by Ottawa USD 290 public school district, which has five schools:
 * Ottawa High School
 * Ottawa Middle School
 * Garfield Elementary School
 * Lincoln Elementary School
 * Sunflower Elementary school

Ottawa has several private schools.
 * Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
 * Pilgrim Bible Academy
 * Ottawa Christian Academy

Newspapers
There is one publication which serves the city of Ottawa, the Ottawa Herald, which was founded in 1869. It is owned by GateHouse Media. A monthly publication for seniors also serves Ottawa:
 * Kaw Valley Senior Monthly

Radio
Ottawa has four radio stations, one AM and three FM. KOFO broadcasts on 1220 with the tagline Your News source for East-Central Kansas. KOFO airs country music from across the decades, and specializes in local news. KCHZ 95.7 FM is licensed to Ottawa (and was, at one time, owned by KOFO); its studios are in Mission, Kansas. 88.9 is home to the Ottawa University student station, KTJO-FM. 90.5FM features the Ottawa-based KRBW's Christian programming.

Entertainment
Downtown Ottawa is home to the Plaza Grill and Cinema (formerly the Crystal Plaza and Bijou Theater) which, in 2013, was discovered to be the oldest operating cinema in America. Plans for an exhibit are in the works.

Notable people

 * Steve Grogan, former New England Patriots quarterback, led Ottawa to a runner-up place in state football and to a state championship in basketball.
 * Don Harrison, news anchor, one of the original anchors of CNN Headline News
 * Gary Hart, former Democratic U. S. Senator from Colorado and Presidential Candidate in 1984 and 1988
 * Steven Hawley, American astronaut (considers Salina as his hometown)
 * Isaac Smith Kalloch, signatory of Ottawa's original town company charter, later became Mayor of San Francisco
 * Semi Ojeleye, forward for the Milwaukee Bucks selected 37th overall in the 2nd round of the 2017 NBA draft, led Ottawa to a state championship in basketball.
 * Stanley Sheldon, bassist and vocalist for Peter Frampton, most notably on Frampton's Frampton Comes Alive! album.
 * John G. Thompson, a prominent mathematician.
 * Jerry Voorhis, U. S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district from 1937–1947

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Pomona, Kansas

Pomona is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 884.

History
Pomona was founded in about 1869. It was named for Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees.

The first post office in Pomona was established in May 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 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, Pomona has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 884 people, 345 households, and 229 families in Pomona. The population density was 936.4 per square mile (361.6/km$2$). There were 381 housing units at an average density of 403.6 per square mile (155.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.12% (779) white or European American (87.44% non-Hispanic white), 0.45% (4) black or African-American, 1.13% (10) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.11% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.79% (7) from other races, and 9.39% (83) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.39% (30) of the population.

Of the 345 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.7% were married couples living together; 27.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.8% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 8.4% of the population.

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,929 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,992) and the median family income was $61,518 (+/- $15,498). Males had a median income of $37,672 (+/- $3,184) versus $31,346 (+/- $8,756) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,938 (+/- $3,031). Approximately, 9.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 832 people, 346 households, and 239 families living in the city. The population density was 1109.3 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 510.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.1% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 346 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 923 people, 353 households, and 242 families living in the city. The population density was 1,220.9 PD/sqmi. There were 380 housing units at an average density of 502.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.45% White, 2.71% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 353 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,521, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $18,641 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,939. About 4.4% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by West Franklin USD 287 public school district. West Franklin High School is located in Pomona. The School District includes K-5 schools in Williamsburg and Appanoose Township. The West Franklin mascot is West Franklin Falcons.

History. Appanoose Township High School was consolidated with Pomona High School in 1962. The Appanoose High School colors were red and white with the Indian as their mascot. Pomona High School's colors were black and red with the Pirate as their mascot. A new high school was built in Pomona for the Pomona Indians with the colors red, white and black.

School unification consolidated Williamsburg High School and Pomona High School into West Franklin High School in 2007.

Notable people

 * Foster Dwight Coburn, Secretary of Agriculture, Kansas

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Princeton, Kansas

Princeton is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 248.

History
Princeton had its start about 1869 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named after the city of Princeton, Illinois.

The railroad no longer runs through Princeton, and the former tracks have been converted into the Prairie Spirit rail trail.

Geography
Princeton is located at 38.48833°N, -95.27028°W (38.488387, -95.270357). 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 248 people, 109 households, and 77 families in Princeton. The population density was 637.5 per square mile (246.2/km$2$). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 287.9 per square mile (111.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.15% (231) white or European American (91.94% non-Hispanic white), 0.81% (2) black or African-American, 0.4% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.21% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.81% (2) from other races, and 3.63% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.24% (13) of the population.

Of the 109 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 47.7% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.3% of households consisted of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.9% of the population.

25.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 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 $46,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,952) and the median family income was $61,375 (+/- $3,209). Males had a median income of $34,500 (+/- $6,370) versus $27,000 (+/- $4,553) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,792 (+/- $7,423). Approximately, 1.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under the age of 18 and 21.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 277 people, 109 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density was 839.4 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 366.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.1% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 317 people, 111 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 941.9 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 350.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.90% White, 0.63% African American, 0.63% Asian, and 2.84% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 111 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $36,042. Males had a median income of $26,607 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,698. 8.5% of the population and 4.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 23.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Princeton is a part of Central Heights USD 288 school district, headquarters located in Richmond. School mascot is Central Heights Vikings.

Princeton schools were closed through school unification in 1965. The Princeton High School mascot was Princeton Orioles.

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Rantoul, Kansas

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

History
The first post office in Rantoul was established in 1862. It was named for Senator Robert Rantoul Jr., of Massachusetts.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 165 people, 69 households, and 47 families in Rantoul. The population density was 1,122.4 per square mile (433.4/km$2$). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 544.2 per square mile (210.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.88% (145) white or European American (87.88% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.82% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.21% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 9.09% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.21% (2) of the population.

Of the 69 households, 23.2% had children under the age of 18; 43.5% were married couples living together; 27.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.5% of the population.

16.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 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 $41,042 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,175) and the median family income was $40,250 (+/- $11,072). Males had a median income of $18,864 (+/- $12,323) versus $17,045 (+/- $6,039) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $18,409 (+/- $5,948). Approximately, 27.3% of families and 26.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 184 people in 74 households, including 50 families, in the city. The population density was 1226.7 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 546.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, and 2.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7%.

Of the 74 households 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.0% of households were one person and 10.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age was 40.9 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 241 people in 84 households, including 66 families, in the city. The population density was 1,631.7 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 616.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.41% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07%.

Of the 84 households 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 15.5% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 35.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median household income was $41,667 and the median family income was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,594. None of the families and 1.2% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Rantoul is a part of Central Heights USD 288 school district, headquarters located in Richmond. School mascot is Central Heights Vikings.

Rantoul schools were closed through school unification in 1965. The Rantoul High School mascot was Rantoul Bulldogs.

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Richmond, Kansas

Richmond is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 459.

History
Richmond was founded in 1870. It was named for John C. Richmond, a local farmer who donated forty acres of land to the railroad for a station location.

The first post office in Richmond was established in April, 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 464 people, 166 households, and 114 families residing in the city. The population density was 1546.7 PD/sqmi. There were 189 housing units at an average density of 630.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 166 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% 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 510 people, 172 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,812.5 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 664.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.88% White, 1.76% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 172 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% 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 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $39,531. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,730. About 5.5% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Central Heights USD 288 public school district, also serving the communities of Lane, Princeton, and Rantoul. School mascot is Central Heights Vikings.

Prior to school unification in 1965, the Richmond High School mascot was Richmond Falcons.

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Wellsville, Kansas

Wellsville is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,953.

History
Wellsville was platted in 1870. The community was named after D.L. Wells, a railroad construction engineer.

The first post office in Wellsville was established in October 1870.

On January 9, 1894, baseball star Charlie Bennett went hunting with pitcher John Clarkson. Bennett got off the train in Wellsville to speak to an acquaintance; when he tried to reboard, he slipped and fell under the train's wheels. Bennett lost both legs in the accident. He was fitted with artificial limbs but his baseball career was over; he lived until 1927.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.40 sqmi, of which 1.39 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,857 people, 722 households, and 500 families living in the city. The population density was 1336.0 PD/sqmi. There were 780 housing units at an average density of 561.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% white, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 722 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,606 people, 636 households, and 435 families living in the city. The population density was 1,917.2 PD/sqmi. There were 666 housing units at an average density of 795.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% white, 0.19% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 636 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,456, and the median income for a family was $47,102. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,215. About 7.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Wellsville USD 289 public school district, which operates three separate schools:
 * Wellsville High School
 * Wellsville Middle School
 * Wellsville Elementary School

Notable people

 * Bill Grigsby, sportscaster.
 * Elizabeth "Grandma" Layton, artist.
 * Mark Samsel, Attorney and Republican Kansas House member.
 * Chely Wright, singer, Academy of Country Music award-winning artist.

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Williamsburg, Kansas

Williamsburg is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 390.

History
Williamsburg was founded in 1868. It was named for its founder, William Schofield.

The first post office in Williamsburg was established in April, 1869, and it was officially spelled Williamsburgh until 1894.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, of which 0.65 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

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, Williamsburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 397 people, 149 households, and 101 families living in the city. The population density was 610.8 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 244.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% white, 0.3% African American, 1.5% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 149 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% 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 351 people, 139 households, and 98 families living in the city. The population density was 1,036.0 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 475.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.15% white, 1.71% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,393, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $21,354 versus $21,364 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,451. About 18.2% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Williamsburg is served by West Franklin USD 287 public school district. West Franklin High School is located in Pomona. The School District includes K-5 schools in Williamsburg and Appanoose Township. The West Franklin mascot is West Franklin Falcons.

The Williamsburg High School colors were purple and white with the mascot Williamsburg Panthers.

Notable people

 * Lou McEvoy, professional baseball player.
 * Willie Ramsdell, professional baseball player.

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Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside, Kansas

Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside is a former census-designated place (CDP) that covers part of Fort Riley, a US Army installation in Geary County, Kansas, United States. The population was 103 at the 2000 census. The area was not recorded as a CDP for the 2010 census.

Geography
The former CDP was located at 39.08472°N, -96.77139°W (39.084758, -96.771370).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
The CDP was part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the census of 2000, there were 103 people, 3 households, and 2 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 148.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.1% White, 21.4% African American, 1.0% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 5.8% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.7% of the population.

There were 3 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 1.0% under the age of 18, 35.9% from 18 to 24, 58.3% from 25 to 44, and 4.9% from 45 to 64. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 178.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 175.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $18,438 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,718. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Grandview Plaza, Kansas

Grandview Plaza is a city in Geary County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,697.

History
Grandview Plaza was founded in 1963.

Geography
Grandview Plaza is located at 39.03111°N, -96.79472°W (39.031249, -96.794751). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.86 sqmi, of which, 0.84 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

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, Grandview Plaza has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Grandview Plaza is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,697 people, 789 households, and 426 families in Grandview Plaza. The population density was 2,003.5 per square mile (773.6/km$2$). There were 987 housing units at an average density of 1,165.3 per square mile (449.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 57.63% (978) white or European American (52.5% non-Hispanic white), 17.32% (294) black or African-American, 1.3% (22) Native American or Alaska Native, 3.01% (51) Asian, 2.42% (41) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.36% (74) from other races, and 13.97% (237) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.2% (258) of the population.

Of the 789 households, 27.1% had children under the age of 18; 39.8% were married couples living together; 21.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.4% of households consisted of individuals and 7.0% 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 16.8% of the population.

21.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 20.3% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $44,054 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,677) and the median family income was $44,857 (+/- $15,039). Males had a median income of $31,517 (+/- $4,790) versus $23,902 (+/- $2,928) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,281 (+/- $5,458). Approximately, 6.1% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,560 people, 651 households, and 430 families residing in the city. The population density was 1857.1 PD/sqmi. There were 788 housing units at an average density of 938.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.1% White, 11.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 8.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.5% of the population.

There were 651 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 25.3 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 6.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,184 people, 458 households, and 333 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,406.4 PD/sqmi. There were 528 housing units at an average density of 627.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.12% White, 9.04% African American, 1.10% Native American, 3.46% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 3.46% from other races, and 4.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.08% of the population.

There were 458 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,033, and the median income for a family was $32,368. Males had a median income of $26,058 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,022. About 12.9% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district.

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Junction City, Kansas

Junction City is a city in and the county seat of Geary County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,932. Fort Riley, a major U.S. Army post, is nearby.

History
Junction City is so named from its position at the confluence of the Smoky Hill and Republican rivers, which forms the Kansas River.

In 1854, Andrew J. Mead of New York of the Cincinnati-Manhattan Company, Free Staters connected to the Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Company planned a community there called Manhattan (there was also a discussion to call it New Cincinnati). When the steamship Hartford delivering the immigrants could not reach the community because of low water on the Kansas River, the Free Staters settled 20 miles east in what today is Manhattan, Kansas. The community was renamed Millard City for Captain Millard of the Hartford on October 3, 1855. It was renamed briefly Humboldt in 1857 by local farmers and renamed again later that year to Junction City. It was formally incorporated in 1859.

In 1923, John R. Brinkley established radio station KFKB (which adopted the slogan Kansas First, Kansas Best) in nearby Milford, Kansas, using a 1 kW transmitter. It was one of the first radio stations in Kansas. Brinkley used the station to espouse his belief that goat testicles could be implanted in men to enhance their virility.

Among Junction City's residents is film director Kevin Wilmott, whose movies, including Ninth Street, are set in Junction City. Ninth Street specifically refers to a bawdy area of the community that was frequented by Fort Riley soldiers in the 1960s. In the 1980s a major initiative was undertaken to clean up the Ninth St. area.

Timothy McVeigh rented the Ryder truck he used in the Oklahoma City bombing from an auto body shop in Junction City.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.22 sqmi, of which 12.15 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

Climate
The maximum temperature reaches 90 °F an average of 45.9 days per year and reaches 100 °F an average of 6.4 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below the freezing point 32 °F an average of 121.8 days per year.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 22,932 people, 9,104 households, and 5,851 families in Junction City. The population density was 1,986.3 per square mile (766.9/km$2$). There were 10,920 housing units at an average density of 945.9 per square mile (365.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 54.91% (12,593) white or European American (50.07% non-Hispanic white), 20.25% (4,643) black or African-American, 0.92% (211) Native American or Alaska Native, 3.8% (872) Asian, 1.19% (274) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.07% (1,162) from other races, and 13.85% (3,177) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.76% (3,615) of the population.

Of the 9,104 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 45.5% were married couples living together; 27.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 8.2% 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 12.8% of the population.

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,159 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,413) and the median family income was $60,134 (+/- $4,847). Males had a median income of $37,361 (+/- $3,548) versus $23,329 (+/- $2,488) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,514 (+/- $2,011). Approximately, 15.4% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,353 people, 9,134 households, and 6,109 families living in the city. The population density was 1922.1 PD/sqmi. There were 10,480 housing units at an average density of 862.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 60.7% White, 22.3% Black, 0.9% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from other races, and 7.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.0% of the population.

There were 9,134 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 28.8 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 19.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,886 people, 7,492 households, and 5,079 families living in the city. The population density was 2,500.8 PD/sqmi. There were 8,740 housing units at an average density of 1,157.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 58.38% White, 26.69% African American, 0.82% Native American, 3.83% Asian, 0.39% Pacific Islander, 4.01% from other races, and 5.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.31% of the population.

There were 7,492 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,084, and the median income for a family was $35,093. Males had a median income of $25,695 versus $20,846 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,581. About 11.2% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Junction City has a Commission form of government. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City and serves at the discretion of the Commission. The City Commission consists of five members who are elected by the registered voters of the City. Each Commissioner serves for either two or four years, depending on the number of votes they received. The mayor is a Commissioner that is "elected" by the other members of the Commission and serves for a minimum two-year term.

Education
The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district. There is one public high school in the city, Junction City High School.

There were over 678 new students in the 2009–2010 school year, breaking all records for enrollment in the school district.

Media
The Junction City Daily Union is the local newspaper, published five days a week.

Three radio stations are licensed to and broadcast from Junction City. KJCK (AM) broadcasts on 1420 AM, playing a News/Talk format; its sister station, KJCK-FM, broadcasts on 97.5 FM, playing a Top 40 format. K222AX is a translator station that rebroadcasts the signal of KJIL, a Christian Contemporary station in Meade, Kansas, on 92.3 FM.

Junction City is in the Topeka, Kansas television market.

Transportation
Greyhound Lines has a bus stop in Junction City. Local transit services are provided by ATA Bus.

Fiction
In Sidney Sheldon's New York Times bestseller Windmills of the Gods, the heroine of the novel is from Junction City. In both the stage and film version of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the character of Hedwig moves to Junction City after leaving East Germany.

The 13th mission of the video game Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel takes place in a location based on Junction City.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Junction City include U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, Jr., inventor Amanda Jones, playwright Velina Hasu Houston, and wrestler Bobby Lashley.

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Milford, Kansas

Milford is a city in Geary County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 408.

History
Milford was originally called Bachelder, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855. Milford contained a lumber mill in its early days.

Geography
Milford is located at 39.17333°N, -96.91167°W (39.173454, -96.911650). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 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, Milford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Milford is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 408 people, 168 households, and 119 families in Milford. The population density was 713.3 per square mile (275.4/km$2$). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 456.3 per square mile (176.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 82.84% (338) white or European American (78.43% non-Hispanic white), 5.15% (21) black or African-American, 0.25% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.49% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.23% (5) from other races, and 10.05% (41) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.58% (35) of the population.

Of the 168 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 58.9% were married couples living together; 14.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.2% of households consisted of individuals and 6.5% 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 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.2% of the population.

26.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,869) and the median family income was $72,917 (+/- $32,548). Males had a median income of $44,250 (+/- $12,861). The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,750 (+/- $23,030). Approximately, 5.3% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 19.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 530 people, 203 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 898.3 PD/sqmi. There were 272 housing units at an average density of 461.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.4% White, 5.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 203 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% 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 502 people, 183 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,217.2 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 1,570.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.66% White, 3.19% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 1.00% Pacific Islander, 3.59% from other races, and 6.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.37% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% 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 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,246. About 10.3% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district.

Milford High School was closed through school unification. The Milford High School mascot was the Panthers.

Parks and recreation

 * Milford Lake and Milford State Park

Notable people

 * John R. Brinkley, controversial medical doctor, advertising and radio pioneer
 * Henry D. Linscott, veteran of both World Wars, later lieutenant general in the Marine Corps

title: Milford, Kansas


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Gove City, Kansas

Gove City, more commonly known as Gove, is a city in and the county seat of Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 80.

History
Gove City was founded in 1885. It was designated county seat in 1886, and incorporated in 1888. It is named for Grenville Gove, member of the 11th Kansas Cavalry Regiment.

Geography
Gove City is located at 38.95944°N, -100.48722°W (38.959576, -100.487316). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 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, Gove City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 80 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Gove City. The population density was 329.2 per square mile (127.1/km$2$). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 193.4 per square mile (74.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.0% (72) 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% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 36 households, 13.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% 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 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.

25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $29,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,417) and the median family income was $61,250 (+/- $36,148). Males had a median income of $22,917 (+/- $9,034). The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,250 (+/- $11,778). Approximately, 25.0% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 80 people, 37 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 320.0 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 224.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% 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 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 45 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 279.3 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 151.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.95% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,870. There were 20.0% of families and 34.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 58.5% of under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

Education
Gove is a part of Wheatland USD 292 public school district. The Wheatland High School mascot is a Thunderhawk.

Gove High School was closed through school unification. The Gove High School team name was Gove Panthers.

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Grainfield, Kansas

Grainfield is a city in northern Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 322.

History
Grainfield had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for the wheat fields in the vicinity.

The first post office in Grainfield was established in May, 1879.

The Grainfield Opera House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 322 people, 132 households, and 79 families in Grainfield. The population density was 697.0 per square mile (269.1/km$2$). There were 158 housing units at an average density of 342.0 per square mile (132.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.06% (290) white or European American (89.13% 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, 0.93% (3) from other races, and 9.01% (29) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.11% (10) of the population.

Of the 132 households, 25.8% had children under the age of 18; 52.3% were married couples living together; 22.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 19.7% 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 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.

25.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,874) and the median family income was $68,125 (+/- $15,079). Males had a median income of $27,411 (+/- $14,275) versus $23,906 (+/- $9,567) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,786 (+/- $8,324). Approximately, 5.5% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 277 people, 127 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 577.1 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 337.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 127 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 46.2 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22% 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 327 people, 141 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 690.3 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 335.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.25% White, 1.53% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,958, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,443. About 9.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Grainfield is served by Wheatland USD 292 public school district. The Wheatland High School mascot is Thunderhawks.

The Wheatland Shockers and Grinnell Warriors last sports season was in 2005-2006. In the fall of 2006, Wheatland/Grinnell Thunderhawks began.

The Wheatland/Grinnell Thunderhakws won the following Kansas State High school championships:
 * 2015 Volleyball - 1ADII

The Wheatland Shockers won the following Kansas high school championships:

 * 1974 Volleyball - Class 2A
 * 1978 Volleyball - Class 2A
 * 1980 Boys Cross Country - Class 2A
 * 1981 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1982 Boys Cross Country - Class 2A
 * 1982 Volleyball - Class 2A
 * 1983 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1983 Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1983 Girls Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1984 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1984 Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1984 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
 * 1985 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1985 Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1986 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1987 Boys Cross Country - Class 2-1A
 * 1987 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
 * 1989 Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1990 Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1991 Volleyball - Class 1A

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Grinnell, Kansas

Grinnell is a city in Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 260.

History
Grinnell was named for businessman Moses Hicks Grinnell.

The first newspaper in Grinnell was the Golden Belt, in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 260 people, 129 households, and 68 families in Grinnell. The population density was 528.5 per square mile (204.0/km$2$). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 306.9 per square mile (118.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.62% (246) white or European American (92.69% 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, 2.31% (6) from other races, and 3.08% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.38% (14) of the population.

Of the 129 households, 16.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.9% were married couples living together; 24.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.2% of households consisted of individuals and 23.3% 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 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 16.2% of the population.

21.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,769 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,039) and the median family income was $62,500 (+/- $5,637). Males had a median income of $60,368 (+/- $11,714) versus $24,583 (+/- $12,636) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,667 (+/- $9,898). Approximately, 1.4% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 259 people, 135 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 507.8 PD/sqmi. There were 156 housing units at an average density of 305.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 135 households, of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% 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 2.48.

The median age in the city was 55.9 years. 13.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 32% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 329 people, 149 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 662.2 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 318.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.70% White and 0.30% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 149 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,833, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $27,167 versus $21,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,056. About 9.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Grinnell USD 291 public school district, and has a cooperative agreement with Wheatland USD 292 to educate high school students at Wheatland High School. The Wheatland High School mascot is a Thunderhawk. Grinnell High School was closed with the cooperative agreement.

The Grinnell Warriors won the following Kansas State High School championships:
 * 1974 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
 * 1976 Girls Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1979 Girls Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1981 Girls Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1982 Girls Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1985 Girls Basketball - Class 1A
 * 1987 Girls Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 1988 Girls Volleyball - Class 1A

Notable people

 * Ralph Ostmeyer, Kansas State Senator

title: Grinnell, Kansas


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Park, Kansas

Park is a city in Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 112.

History
The community was originally called Buffalo Park, and under the latter name established in the late 1870s. It was renamed Park in 1898 by postal officials.

Geography
Park is located at 39.11222°N, -100.36056°W (39.112299, -100.360501). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 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, Park has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 112 people, 51 households, and 31 families in Park. The population density was 355.6 per square mile (137.3/km$2$). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 228.6 per square mile (88.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.75% (105) white or European American (93.75% non-Hispanic white), 0.89% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.89% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.46% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.57% (4) of the population.

Of the 51 households, 19.6% had children under the age of 18; 49.0% were married couples living together; 17.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.2% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% 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 2.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.8% of the population.

21.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $27,729) and the median family income was $50,938 (+/- $16,761). Males had a median income of $31,094 (+/- $2,218) versus $21,923 (+/- $5,840) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,893 (+/- $5,166). Approximately, 22.2% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 63 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.8 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 240.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.0% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 151 people, 77 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 477.0 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 281.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 1.32% Native American, and 1.32% from two or more races.

There were 77 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,303. There were 8.9% of families and 10.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.3% of those over 64.

title: Park, Kansas


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Quinter, Kansas

Quinter is a city in Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 929.

History
The city of Quinter is built at the location of an old railroad switching site called Melota. A community named Familton was built there in 1885, consisting originally of a hotel. The U.S. Government would not establish a post office under the Familton name, because of possible confusion with other names in the state, so another had to be chosen. The name Quinter was settled upon, named after Rev. James Quinter, a local Baptist Brethren minister.

Longtime resident Waldo McBurney, age 104, was proclaimed the oldest worker in the United States in national media in November 2006 and again in 2020.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 929 people, 378 households, and 238 families in Quinter. The population density was 924.4 per square mile (356.9/km$2$). There were 438 housing units at an average density of 435.8 per square mile (168.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.03% (855) white or European American (90.74% non-Hispanic white), 0.32% (3) black or African-American, 0.32% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.18% (11) Asian, 0.11% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.75% (7) from other races, and 5.27% (49) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.48% (23) of the population.

Of the 378 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18; 53.2% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.6% 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 2.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.1% of the population.

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,183) and the median family income was $69,643 (+/- $6,213). Males had a median income of $50,391 (+/- $4,792) versus $26,094 (+/- $8,638) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,453 (+/- $3,988). Approximately, 5.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 918 people, 374 households, and 251 families residing in the city. The population density was 927.3 PD/sqmi. There were 425 housing units at an average density of 429.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 374 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% 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 2.87.

The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 961 people, 393 households, and 257 families residing in the city. The population density was 978.0 PD/sqmi. There were 463 housing units at an average density of 471.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.40% White, 0.10% African American, 0.31% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population. There were 393 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,098, and the median income for a family was $41,111. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,588. About 5.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Quinter USD 293 public school district.

Transportation
The concurrent Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 pass just south of the city. Old U.S. Route 40 and the current K-212 pass through the city, as does a major Union Pacific Railroad line.

Notable people

 * Brent Barrett, American actor and tenor
 * Vaughn Flora, Kansas state legislator
 * Scott Huffman, 1996 Olympic pole vaulter and former American record holder
 * Tracey Mann, Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, 2018-2019
 * Robert Maxwell, World War II combat veteran and Medal of Honor recipient
 * Waldo McBurney, centenarian
 * Maggie McIntosh, Maryland State legislator

title: Quinter, Kansas