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Reserve, Kansas

Reserve is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 67. It is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the Nebraska-Kansas border.

History
A post office was opened in Reserve in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1983. The community was named from its location on a former Indian reservation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 67 people, 36 households, and 18 families in Reserve. The population density was 582.6 per square mile (224.9/km$2$). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 434.8 per square mile (167.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 67.16% (45) white or European American (67.16% non-Hispanic white), 1.49% (1) black or African-American, 22.39% (15) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.96% (6) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 36 households, 19.4% had children under the age of 18; 41.7% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.4% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 1.5% of the population.

20.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 130.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,682) and the median family income was $37,083 (+/- $34,055). Males had a median income of $33,750 (+/- $8,983) versus $36,071 (+/- $967) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,625 (+/- $4,739). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 84 people, 36 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 763.6 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 527.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.8% White, 1.2% African American, 13.1% Native American, and 6.0% from two or more races.

There were 36 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 38% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 100 people, 50 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 905.6 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 543.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.00% White, 1.00% African American, 16.00% Native American, and 1.00% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.0% were non-families. 48.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $13,333, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $18,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,343. There were 6.7% of families and 24.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

Education
Reserve is a part of USD 415 Hiawatha Schools. The Hiawatha High School mascot is Hiawatha Hawks.

Reserve schools were closed through school unification. The Reserve High School mascot was Reserve Elks.

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Robinson, Kansas

Robinson is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 183.

History
Robinson had its start in the year 1871 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named to honor the first governor of the State of Kansas, Charles Robinson. It had formerly been known locally as Lickskillet derived from the practice of an old trapper who allegedly put his dirty dishes out for his dog to lick clean.

Geography
Robinson is located along the Wolf River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 234 people, 92 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 975.0 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 454.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.4% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 92 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 216 people, 94 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 887.0 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 455.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.98% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 1.85% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,938, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $16,364 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,203. About 13.8% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those 65 or over.

Education
Robinson is a part of USD 415 Hiawatha Schools. The Hiawatha High School mascot is Hiawatha Red Hawks.

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

Notable people

 * James Breeding, U.S. Representative from Kansas.
 * Martin Trapp, sixth governor of Oklahoma.

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Willis, Kansas

Willis is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24.

History
Willis had its start as a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. A post office opened in Willis in 1882 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all of it land.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 22 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 409.3 PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 172.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.26% White, 5.80% African American, 13.04% Native American, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.70% of the population.

There were 22 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.56.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $17,188 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,592. There were no families and 4.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 38 people, 19 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 223.5 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 158.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 2.6% Native American, and 5.3% from two or more races.

There were 19 households, of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% 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 2.46.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 13.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

Education
Willis is served by South Brown County USD 430.

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

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Andover, Kansas

Andover is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 14,892. Andover is the most populated city in Butler County.

19th century
When the Kansas territory was first mapped, the original Andover area was called Minneha. The Native American name was later changed to Cloud City.

The first Euro-American settlement in Bruno Township was in February 1869, when Vincent Smith arrived on Dry Creek (2 miles east of Andover Road on 21st Street). He filed his claim on May 10, 1869. Other early settlers began to arrive in spring 1870, and soon all the land was claimed. The first Bruno Township election was held April 9, 1872. The first township officers were N.B. Daniels, Trustee; Jacob Brown, Treasurer; J.D. Reber, Clerk; Isaac Newland and Samuel Reed, Justices of the Peace; William Riser and Isaac Stroup, Constables. Bonds totaling $18,000 were issued for the extension of the Frisco Railway through Bruno Township. The railway was completed in 1880.

G. M. Pattison homesteaded the land that became the original plot on which Andover was built. In August 1872, Pattison was given title to this property. In February 1876, the land was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Waggoner.

Andover's first church was what is known today as the United Methodist Church. The church started as a Sunday school in 1873.

The original post office was established at Minneha (an extinct town) in November 1877. A branch was moved to Cloud City in March 1880. That same year, the Cloud City post office was renamed Andover. Andover was named after Andover, Massachusetts.

In January 1880, Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner deeded 40 acre to Charles Glancey. Mr. Glancey platted the original townsite in February 1880. The legally established townsite was known as Cloud City, named after Mr. Cloud, a railroad engineer. He helped build the St. Louis–San Francisco Railroad through town. The name of the town was changed from Cloud City to Andover on June 7, 1880, when Mr. Cloud had a "falling out" with residents of the area.

A trading post which sold all types of merchandise was the first known business in Andover. The first hotel was operated in 1881 by J. C. Lines. The front part of the hotel was a general store operated by G. W. Harris.

In 1882, the Richland schoolhouse was moved to the present Meadowlark Elementary School location at a cost of $2,000 and became the city's first school. Professor Haskin was the first principal and enrollment was 86 students.

Early businesses during the 1882–83 period were a hotel, a grocery and lumber company, a shoemaker, a business that handled livestock, coal and grain, a general store, a meat market, two other grocery stores, and the railway agent. In 1883, the population of Andover was about 150 people. The first passenger train went through Andover in 1885 and the last passenger train in October 1960.

The best known historical event was a train robbery at 10:00 P.M., on July 17, 1898. After being forced to flag the train, Depot Agent S.B. McClaren escaped and ran to the nearby Methodist Church—where an ice cream social was being held—to spread the alarm. Will Belford, 28 years old, was shot while trying to stop the bandits and died five weeks later. The robbers escaped, but were captured on August 12, 1898, in Maize, Kansas. Both were tried in Butler County Court. Sam Smith was charged with first-degree murder and hanged. Thomas Wind was charged with second-degree murder and sent back to prison.

20th century
The class of 1914 was the first class to graduate from Andover High School. The class of four students to receive diplomas were Josie Boyer, Virgil Grier, Ola Peacock, and Perry Hiskin. The school itself started in the fall of 1909 as a consolidated school which had been formed by combining four school districts, and qualified as an accredited high school.

Andover did not incorporate into a third class city until February 4, 1957. The population of the city proper was 166. Up until this time, Andover was a small unincorporated community surrounded by farmland. Homes began to spring up south of the original townsite.

At the first city election on April 2, 1957, Hugo Epp won by one vote over Charles Clay for the position of mayor. The form of government is mayor-council, with the mayor elected every four years, and five council members at large every two years. Robert Dodge was elected Police Judge. Councilmen elected were Roy Allison, Orland Wolf, Ual Baker, Roger Moore and Clair Mohler.

A major annexation in 1968 not only increased the area of the city, but the population grew from 500 to 2,000.

The first Greater Andover Days Celebration was held in 1967.

Andover has two golf courses within a mile of each other and one in the southernmost part of the city that, in 2005–2006, was rated the 43rd best golf course in the country by Golf Digest.

1991 tornado

On April 26, 1991, an F5 tornado left a trail of destruction through parts of Kansas, including south Wichita and Andover. Widening to nearly one-half mile, with winds over 260 mi/h, the deadliest blow was to Andover. The twister ripped through the town, killing 13 people. A third of the 4,300 residents were left homeless. Over 300 homes, 10 businesses and two churches were destroyed. The Golden Spur Mobile Home Park and the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church were leveled. It was rated F5, had the tornado hit the heart of Wichita the death toll would likely have been higher.

21st century
In 2000, Andover passed a bond issue allowing the school system to double in size. Andover grew to two high schools, two middle schools, and 4 elementary schools. Andover High School and Andover Middle School both use the Trojans as their mascot, sporting blue and white for their colors. Andover Central High School and Andover Central Middle School are the newer of the schools, established in 2001. Their mascots are the Jaguars and school colors are black and gold. Both schools have outstanding athletic, academic, music, drama, and art programs. Both programs are also crosstown rivals of each other.

Six schools; Cottonwood, Meadowlark, Robert Martin, Wheatland, Prairie Creek, and Sunflower have been the Elementary buildings serving the community. In 2005, Andover residents approved in bond election to build three additional elementary schools. The first of which, Robert Martin Elementary, which was named after Robert M. Martin, moved from a shared building with Meadowlark into a new location in the fall of 2007. The remaining two new buildings opened in the fall of 2008 as Wheatland Elementary and Prairie Creek Elementary.

In 2005, Andover passed a sales tax increase to contribute to the building of a new Andover Public Library. The new Library was constructed at Andover's Central Park, ground breaking was in late summer 2007.

2022 tornado

On the evening of April 29, 2022, an EF3 tornado caused major damage to a YMCA branch in Andover, tossed vehicles, destroyed numerous buildings. Three people sustained minor injuries, while three indirect injuries also occurred during the cleanup after the storm. Prairie Creek Elementary School of Andover USD 385 was damaged and would not open again until the following school year began in August 2022.

The tornado was on the ground for 21 minutes, from 8:10 p.m. until 8:31 p.m., and traveled 12.5 mile. It started in eastern Sedgwick County, then traveled northeast into Butler County through the eastern part of Andover, then continued northeast to about SW 60th Street. It damaged 21 residences in Sedgwick County and more than 1,000 buildings in Butler County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.04 sqmi, of which 9.99 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water. It is located in Butler County, Kansas, the largest county in Kansas. Butler County is larger than the state of Rhode Island.

Andover has two public parks: Andover Park and Andover Central Park.

Demographics
Andover is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 14,892 people, 5,009 households, and 3,973 families in Andover. The population density was 1,430.8 per square mile (552.4/km$2$). There were 5,287 housing units at an average density of 508.0 per square mile (196.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 80.87% (12,043) white or European American (78.75% non-Hispanic white), 2.52% (375) black or African-American, 0.6% (90) Native American or Alaska Native, 4.55% (678) Asian, 0.09% (14) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.66% (247) from other races, and 9.7% (1,445) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.09% (1,056) of the population.

Of the 5,009 households, 47.3% had children under the age of 18; 63.1% were married couples living together; 19.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 17.6% of households consisted of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.5. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 30.0% of the population.

32.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $98,320 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,468) and the median family income was $110,694 (+/- $8,079). Males had a median income of $59,196 (+/- $6,023) versus $43,814 (+/- $6,228) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $50,578 (+/- $2,457). Approximately, 4.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 21.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,791 people, 4,036 households, and 3,129 families living in the city. The population density was 1180.3 PD/sqmi. There were 4,233 housing units at an average density of 423.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 4,036 households, of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.5% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.34.

The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,698 people, 2,274 households, and 1,766 families living in the city. The population density was 978.0 people per square mile (377.5/km$2$). There were 2,456 housing units at an average density of 358.6 per square mile (138.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 95.13% White, 0.52% African American, 0.55% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.

There were 2,274 households, out of which 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,163, and the median income for a family was $65,781. Males had a median income of $50,326 versus $30,683 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,818. About 6.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Andover has a thriving local business community. Vornado Air is headquartered in Andover.

Education
The community is served by Andover USD 385 public school district, and has two high schools (Andover High School and Andover Central High School), two middle schools, and six elementary schools.

A branch campus of Butler Community College is located in Andover.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in or have a connection to Andover include:
 * Ty Masterson (born 1969), Kansas state legislator
 * Roe Messner (born August 1, 1935), building contractor
 * Kevin Schmidt (born 1988), actor

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Augusta, Kansas

Augusta is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 9,256. It is located east of Wichita along U.S. Route 54 / 400 highway.

19th century
The confluence of the Whitewater River and the Walnut River was originally inhabited by Osage people, who found the land ideal for hunting and fishing.

In 1868, C. N. James settled in the area and built a log cabin to serve also as a general store and trading post. Around that same time, a post office was established in the settlement, and as the first postmaster, C. N. James named the post office and the town in honor of his wife, Augusta James.

In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado. In 1881 it was extended to Douglass, and later to Arkansas City. The rail line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Service from Florence to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942. The original branch line connected Florence, Burns, De Graff, El Dorado, Augusta, Douglass, Rock, Akron, Winfield, Arkansas City. In 2020, the Santa Fe (now BNSF) still maintains tracks through Augusta at the 301 E. Fifth St. headquarters, a brick depot constructed in 1916–1917. The St. Louis & San Francisco (Frisco) Railroad established a depot in Augusta in 1880, serving both passengers and freight. Passenger service ended in 1960.

20th century
The discovery of oil near Augusta in 1914, and soon elsewhere in Butler County, led to the doubling of the population of Augusta between 1910 and 1920. Oil drilling and refining became a major source of employment for many years. In 1916, L. L. Marcell founded the White Eagle Oil Company in Augusta. Other early refineries were the Walnut Refining Company and the Lakeside Refinery. In 1930, White Eagle was purchased by the Standard Oil Company of New York and was known as "Socony-Vacuum" for many years, then renamed Mobil in 1966. The closure of Mobil Refinery in 1983 marked a change in Augusta's commerce.

On July 13, 1924 an F-2 tornado swept through the heart of Augusta, striking the business district and moved through downtown State St. It would continue north through Augusta destroying or damaging 250 buildings. A woman named Mrs. R. F. Scott was killed in this storm when her brick building collapsed on her. Her husband Mr. Scott the carpenter was also buried, but survived. At least three were injured from this storm and caused over 1.5 million in damages.

21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed about 1.5 miles west of Augusta, north to south through Butler County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).

Geography
Augusta is located at the confluence of the Walnut and Whitewater Rivers. It is located along the western edge of Butler County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.75 sqmi, of which, 4.23 sqmi is land and 0.52 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, Augusta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 9,256 people, 3,670 households, and 2,423 families in Augusta. The population density was 2,182.0 per square mile (842.5/km$2$). There were 4,002 housing units at an average density of 943.4 per square mile (364.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.41% (8,183) white or European American (86.11% non-Hispanic white), 0.51% (47) black or African-American, 0.92% (85) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.55% (51) Asian, 0.05% (5) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.44% (133) from other races, and 8.12% (752) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.55% (514) of the population.

Of the 3,670 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18; 48.3% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.6% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% 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 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.5% of the population.

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,274 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,044) and the median family income was $64,386 (+/- $7,473). Males had a median income of $40,083 (+/- $9,827) versus $25,148 (+/- $8,132) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,611 (+/- $3,528). Approximately, 8.4% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,274 people, 3,669 households, and 2,448 families living in the city. The population density was 2192.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,951 housing units at an average density of 934.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population.

There were 3,669 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% 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 8,423 people, 3,277 households, and 2,307 families living in the city. The population density was 2,091.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,585 housing units at an average density of 890.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.07% White, 0.18% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.59% of the population.

There were 3,277 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,818, and the median income for a family was $51,886. Males had a median income of $36,465 versus $24,747 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,094. About 4.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Augusta USD 402 public school district.

Landmarks
The Augusta Historic Theater, now home to the Augusta Arts Council, is a classic example of Art Deco. Augusta is also home to the Kansas Museum of Military History (formerly Augusta Air Museum). The Augusta Historical Museum and the C.N. James Log Cabin are on the National Register of Historic Places. Also Henry's Sculpture Hill is located outside the cities limit. Augusta does offer an airport called the Augusta Municipal Airport.

Media
Augusta is home to the Butler County Times-Gazette (formerly various local newspaper companies including the Augusta Gazette, Andover American, and El Dorado Times), a tri-weekly newspaper covering Augusta and neighboring towns.

Notable people

 * Madelyn Dunham — grandmother of Barack Obama
 * Edward R. Weidlein (1887–1983) — chemist
 * Bob Whittaker — U.S. Representative from Kansas; resident of Augusta

title: Augusta, Kansas


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Benton, Kansas

Benton is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 943. It is located northeast of Wichita along K-254 highway.

History
Benton was founded in 1884. It was named for Thomas Benton Murdock, a state politician. Benton was incorporated as a city in 1908.

In 1969, part of the film The Gypsy Moths was shot in the Benton area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
Benton is located in the Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 943 people, 375 households, and 266 families in Benton. The population density was 674.5 per square mile (260.4/km$2$). There were 407 housing units at an average density of 291.1 per square mile (112.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.18% (841) white or European American (87.59% non-Hispanic white), 1.48% (14) black or African-American, 0.53% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.11% (1) Asian, 0.11% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.27% (12) from other races, and 7.32% (69) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.51% (52) of the population.

Of the 375 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18; 55.7% were married couples living together; 22.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.3% of households consisted of individuals and 9.9% 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 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 26.4% of the population.

26.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $79,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,249) and the median family income was $87,813 (+/- $26,580). Males had a median income of $58,000 (+/- $10,398) versus $40,938 (+/- $15,312) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $50,179 (+/- $6,863). Approximately, 4.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 880 people, 325 households, and 254 families residing in the city. The population density was 633.1 PD/sqmi. There were 360 housing units at an average density of 259.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 325 households, of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 827 people, 308 households, and 238 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,109.0 PD/sqmi. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 438.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.12% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,750, and the median income for a family was $58,214. Males had a median income of $40,380 versus $30,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,975. About 3.8% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Circle USD 375 public school district. Benton is home to Circle Benton Elementary and Circle Middle School. The middle school is visible as one drives on the highway past K-254.

Benton High School was closed through school unification. The Benton Tigers won the Kansas State High School class B baseball championship in 1957.

Circle Middle School
Circle Middle School is the home of the Thunderbolts. The school is a part of the Walnut Valley League (WVL). Students from Circle Benton Elementary, Circle Towanda Elementary, Circle Greenwich Elementary, and Circle Oil Hill Elementary attend this school in their seventh and eighth grades. After graduating, the students move onto Circle High School in Towanda.

Circle Middle School used to be a combination of Circle Benton Elementary and Circle Towanda Elementary, which, at the time, were both K-8 schools. Circle Oil Hill Elementary bused their kids over to Circle Towanda Elementary for classes. When the schools became too crowded due to the influx of jobs in nearby Wichita, El Dorado, and Andover, the school board voted to build a middle school in Benton. The project was completed by Summer 2002. Classes began in the fall. The first 8th grade class to go through the middle school graduated in 2007 from Circle High School.

title: Benton, Kansas


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Cassoday, Kansas

Cassoday is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is known as the "Prairie Chicken Capital of the World". As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 113.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Butler County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Cassoday.

Cassoday was named for John B. Cassoday, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The first post office was in Cassoday was established on July 9, 1906.

Geography
Cassoday is located at 38.03861°N, -96.63833°W (38.038545, -96.638252), in the scenic Flint Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 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, Cassoday has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Area events

 * Cassoday Bike Run, First Sunday of every month March through November. As many as 5000 bikers meet in what has become a summer tradition for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Area attractions

 * Cassoday Historical Museum. It is located in the former railroad depot.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 113 people, 43 households, and 29 families in Cassoday. The population density was 332.4 per square mile (128.3/km$2$). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 167.6 per square mile (64.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.38% (101) white or European American (89.38% 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, 0.88% (1) from other races, and 9.73% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.42% (5) of the population.

Of the 43 households, 23.3% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 14.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.6% 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 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 22.1% of the population.

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $63,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,907) and the median family income was $78,750 (+/- $22,763). Males had a median income of $50,625 (+/- $11,417) versus $23,125 (+/- $9,497) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,357 (+/- $12,820). Approximately, 5.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 55 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 330.8 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 179.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from two or more races.

There were 55 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.9% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 54 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.4 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 172.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,807. There were 5.1% of families and 7.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 19.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Government
The Cassoday government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets once a month.
 * City Hall, 133 South Washington Street
 * U.S. Post Office, 308 East Main Street

Education
The community is served by Flinthills USD 492 public school district. The Flinthills High School mascot is Flinthills Mustangs.

Cassoday High School was closed through school unification. The Cassoday High School mascot was Cassoday Longhorns.

Print

 * The El Dorado Times, regional newspaper from El Dorado.

Transportation
K-177 Highway and Southern Transcon main line of BNSF Railway both go through Matfield Green, while the Kansas Turnpike toll road passes immediately north of the city with a toll plaza connected to Cassoday.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Wired is provided by Wheat State Telephone (FTTH, DSL and DialUp).
 * Satellite Internet is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Satellite TV is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Free over-the-air ATSC digital TV.
 * Telephone
 * Landline is provided by Wheat State Telephone.
 * Electricity
 * City is provided by Westar Energy.
 * Rural is provided by Westar Energy or Butler REC
 * Gas
 * Service is provided by City of Cassoday.
 * Water is provided by City of Cassoday.
 * City is provided by City of Cassoday.
 * Rural is provided by Butler County RWD #3.
 * Sewer
 * Service is provided by City of Cassoday.
 * Trash
 * Service is provided by City of Cassoday.

Fox Lake

 * Rural utilities:
 * Water, sewer, and gas provided by City of Cassoday.

title: Cassoday, Kansas


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Douglass, Kansas

Douglass is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,555.

19th century
The first settlement was made at Douglass in 1869. Douglass is named for its founder, Joseph W. Douglass, a storeowner who was fatally shot at the town site in 1873 while apprehending a suspected chicken thief. Douglass was incorporated as a city of the third class in 1879.

In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado, in 1881 it was extended to Douglass, and later to Arkansas City. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942. The original branch line connected Florence, Burns, De Graff, El Dorado, Augusta, Douglass, Rock, Akron, Winfield, Arkansas City.

21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed about 1.8 miles west of Douglass, north to south through Butler County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 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, Douglass has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,555 people, 595 households, and 393 families in Douglass. The population density was 1,464.2 per square mile (565.3/km$2$). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 640.3 per square mile (247.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.16% (1,402) white or European American (88.42% non-Hispanic white), 0.32% (5) black or African-American, 1.54% (24) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.09% (17) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.51% (8) from other races, and 6.37% (99) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.67% (57) of the population.

Of the 595 households, 36.1% had children under the age of 18; 50.9% were married couples living together; 24.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.6% of households consisted of individuals and 13.4% 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 3.5. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 17.8% of the population.

31.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,204) and the median family income was $72,069 (+/- $3,629). Males had a median income of $47,583 (+/- $9,242) versus $23,250 (+/- $6,114) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,850 (+/- $9,894). Approximately, 5.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,700 people, 625 households, and 452 families living in the city. The population density was 1574.1 PD/sqmi. There were 689 housing units at an average density of 638.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% white, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 625 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,813 people, 658 households, and 492 families living in the city. The population density was 2,198.4 PD/sqmi. There were 733 housing units at an average density of 888.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.25% white, 0.28% African American, 1.60% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 658 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $49,875. Males had a median income of $37,000 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,965. About 4.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Douglass USD 396 public school district.

Notable people

 * Monty Beisel (b1978), football linebacker in NFL.
 * William Couch (1850–1890), leader of the Oklahoma Boomer Movement and as the first provisional mayor of what became Oklahoma City.
 * James Durham (1881–1949), pitcher in Major League Baseball.
 * Phyllis Haver (1899–1960), actress during silent film era.
 * George Hill (1895–1934), film director and cinematographer during silent film era.

title: Douglass, Kansas


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El Dorado, Kansas

El Dorado is a city and county seat of Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Walnut River in the central part of Butler County and located in south-central Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 12,870. It is home to Butler Community College.

History
El Dorado was laid out and platted in 1868. The name is of Spanish origin meaning "golden land". El Dorado was incorporated in 1870.

In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado; in 1881 it was extended to Douglass, and later to Arkansas City. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942. The original branch line connected Florence, Burns, De Graff, El Dorado, Augusta, Douglass, Rock, Akron, Winfield, and Arkansas City.

In 1915, the El Dorado Oil Field was the first oil field that was found using science/geologic mapping, and part of the Mid-Continent oil province. By 1918, the El Dorado Oil Field was the largest single field producer in the United States, and was responsible for 12.8% of national oil production and 9% of the world production. It was deemed by some as "the oil field that won World War I".

In 1916, there was an anti-black race riot in El Dorado after an incident between a black shoe shiner and a white oil worker. Large numbers of black families removed their household goods and moved out of El Dorado.

In 1943, German and Italian prisoners of World War II were brought to Kansas and other Midwest states as a means of solving the labor shortage caused by American men serving in the war effort. 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 El Dorado. Prisoners commonly volunteered to help work on local farms; this enabled them to spend time outside the camp, socialize and eat better food than that provided by prison guards. In some cases, smaller structures constructed by the work details still stand.

On June 10, 1958, a tornado hit El Dorado and killed 13 people. In 2008, the city built a memorial at Graham Park in remembrance of the dead.

Geography
El Dorado is situated along the western bank of the Walnut River, southwest of El Dorado Lake. It is located 30 mi east-northeast of Wichita at the junction of U.S. Routes 54 and 77 and K-254. The Kansas Turnpike, designated as Interstate 35, bypasses northwest of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.92 sqmi, of which 8.86 sqmi is land and 0.06 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, El Dorado has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
El Dorado is part of the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 12,870 people, 5,136 households, and 3,096 families in El Dorado. The population density was 1,405.0 per square mile (542.5/km$2$). There were 5,838 housing units at an average density of 637.3 per square mile (246.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.78% (11,040) white or European American (83.92% non-Hispanic white), 2.93% (377) black or African-American, 0.96% (123) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.58% (75) Asian, 0.09% (11) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.72% (222) from other races, and 7.94% (1,022) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.39% (694) of the population.

Of the 5,136 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.0% were married couples living together; 31.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.5% of households consisted of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 17.2% of the population.

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,467 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,317) and the median family income was $70,552 (+/- $5,024). Males had a median income of $36,223 (+/- $4,176) versus $26,357 (+/- $2,963) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,747 (+/- $1,963). Approximately, 9.8% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under the age of 18 and 21.1% of those ages 65 or over.

Ancestry in El Dorado is 20.3% German, 11.6% Irish, 10.9% English, 2.5% French, 2.4% Scottish, 2.0% Italian, 0.4% Norwegian, 0.2% Polish, and 0.2% Sub Saharan African.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,021 people, 5,227 households, and 3,277 families residing in the city. The population density was 1469.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,797 housing units at an average density of 654.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 2.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 5,227 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 12,057 people, 5,068 households, and 3,182 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,894.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,460 housing units at an average density of 857.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.32% White, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 5,068 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% 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 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,098, and the median income for a family was $40,461. Males had a median income of $31,648 versus $21,806 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,458. About 10.4% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The El Dorado Refinery is currently owned and operated by HollyFrontier, is situated on the southwest edge of El Dorado. It was constructed and originally owned by what would later become Skelly Oil. Later, the refinery changed hands and was rebranded after Skelly was purchased by Getty Oil, and then rebranded again after Texaco attempted to purchase Getty. In 2011 it was rebranded again when Frontier Oil and Holly Corporation merged. El Dorado Refinery is the largest in Kansas. Capacity is 135000 oilbbl/d, with production split up into gasoline (55% of production); diesel and jet fuel (34% of production); and asphalt, chemicals and other refined petroleum products (11% percent of production).

Education
El Dorado is home to Butler Community College.

Most of the community is served by El Dorado USD 490 public school district, which has one high school, one middle school, and three grade schools.

The west side of El Dorado is served by Circle USD 375 public school district, located in the city of Towanda (west of El Dorado).

Sports
Butler Community College fields teams in both men's (mascot: Grizzlies) and women's (mascot: Lady Grizzlies) sports. Butler competes in the NJCAA's Jayhawk Conference, and its teams have won numerous league and national accolades. Butler's football team has won five NJCAA national championships (1981, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2008), and also played in the NJCAA championship game in 2004 and 2010. The 1985 squad also finished the season ranked #1 nationally. The program has produced numerous NFL players, most notably Rudi Johnson. Butler's men's basketball program also has a rich tradition, including a national championship in 1953, NJCAA national tournament runners-up in 1992 and 1993, a national tournament third-place finish in 1996, seven Jayhawk Conference championships since 1990, four NJCAA players of the year, ten NJCAA All-Americans, and three NBA draft picks. Notable former Grizzlies with NBA experience include Stephen Jackson, Tony Allen, and Kasib Powell. Butler's men's and women's track and cross-country teams also have won numerous conference, regional, and national accolades.

The El Dorado Broncos were a summer amateur baseball team composed primarily of college players. The team competed within the Jayhawk League as part of the National Baseball Congress, or NBC. The Broncos have won three NBC World Series in 1996, 1998 and 2009. Several former Broncos players currently play in Major League Baseball, including Nate Robertson and Heath Bell.

Culture
In April 2010, the Hot Rod Cafe (formerly the El Dorado theater on Main Street) was filmed for the documentary reality television series American Pickers episode "Easy Riders", which aired July 26, 2010.

The 1969 film The Gypsy Moths was filmed in part in El Dorado. It featured Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Gene Hackman, William Windom and Bonnie Bedelia.

Country Music Artist Zach Bryan references the town on the song "El Dorado" from his self-titled 2023 album.

Parks and recreation
The City of El Dorado maintains an extensive parks and recreation system, including: 12 neighborhood parks, 12 playgrounds, 5 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, 4 softball fields, 2 spray parks, 2 pools, 2 tennis courts, 2 outdoor basketball courts, a baseball stadium, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a 6.3 mile bike path.

In addition, the community boasts a new athletic complex. The venue was completed in 2012 by the Educational Facilities Authority of Butler County, which consists of representatives from the City of El Dorado, Butler Community College, and El Dorado USD 490 public school district. The complex provides a venue for football, soccer, track and other community events.

El Dorado State Park is also located just beyond the city limits and provides many recreational activities, such as boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, horse trails and archery.

Print

 * Butler County Times-Gazette, local newspaper in El Dorado.
 * The Wichita Eagle, major regional newspaper in Wichita.

Radio
El Dorado is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Television
El Dorado is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Notable people

 * Granville Pearl Aikman, Kansas state judge, attorney
 * Beals Becker, major league baseball player
 * Tom Borland, major league baseball pitcher
 * Steve Brodie, actor
 * Bobby Douglass, NFL football player
 * Stanley Dunham, maternal grandfather of Barack Obama
 * Alfred W. Ellet, Brigadier General in U.S. Civil War
 * Maude Fulton, Broadway stage actress, playwright, screenwriter
 * Ralph Graham, college football coach, pioneer of racial integration in college sports
 * Sarah D. Grant, Arizona Court of Appeals judge, attorney
 * Alex Graves, film director, television director, television producer, screenwriter
 * Larry Hartshorn former NFL football player
 * Roger Marshall, former United States Representative, US Senator from Kansas, obstetrician
 * Marion Koogler McNay, artist, philanthropist, founder of McNay Art Museum
 * Robert L. Rodgers, US Congressman
 * Emily Sander, murder victim
 * Almon Brown Strowger, inventor of Strowger switch
 * Mort Walker, cartoonist, creator of Beetle Bailey
 * William Allen White, journalist
 * Gerald Burton Winrod, anti-semitic evangelist

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Elbing, Kansas

Elbing is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is named after the city Elbląg (German: Elbing) in northern Poland, formerly Prussia. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 226. It is located about 10.7 miles east of Interstate 135 in Newton, along the Union Pacific Railroad.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Butler County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Elbing.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington through Elbing to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

The track passed through the land of Jacob W. Regier in section 17 of the Fairmount Township in Butler county in south central Kansas. The Regiers sold 80 acre of section 17 to the Elbing Town Company for $5,000. The 1/4 mile by 1/2 mile plot ran along the west side of the CK&NR tracks. The railroad wanted to call the town Regier but Mr. Regier suggested three other possibilities: Elbing, Danzig and Marienburg, all cities in Prussia where he had lived. Elbing was chosen. The town was founded May 18, 1887. Within a few months people began to build houses and businesses in Elbing. By November four passenger trains (two in each direction) served Elbing. The trains also provided mail delivery and pick-up twice daily.

A post office was established in Worth (an extinct town) on March 16, 1886, but it was moved to Elbing on November 2, 1887.

School district 160 for the Elbing community was established in 1887 and provided public education for several local primary school students. The original frame building was replaced by a red brick building in 1919. The brick building stands vacant today and students who attend a public school travel to nearby cities.

The Methodist Episcopal Church, Elbing's first church, was built in 1905, but the church disbanded in 1937. The Missionary Church, built in Elbing in 1910, was used until the 1960s when the congregation moved to nearby Newton. The building was razed in 1975. The Zion Mennonite Church, which was built in Elbing in 1924, is the only church which remains in town.

Elbing grew slowly. By 1895 it had a few businesses and 50 residents. By the turn of the century telephone service was available to the residents of Elbing on a party-line basis–four families for each telephone line. By 1910 the population had reached 100 and the town had several businesses: general store (with a post office), hardware store, implement store, bank, blacksmith shop, lumber yard, barber shop, cafe, and hotel. The town also had a doctor. Electricity did not come to Elbing until 1929 and residents had to provide their own water from wells or cisterns until the city installed a citywide water system in 1967. The city sewer system was installed in 1972. Until then each residence had its own septic tank.

In 1919 the first of several oil wells were drilled near Elbing. As a result of the oil boom, Elbing grew dramatically for a brief time. Although the town's population increased for a few years, the new residents had little lasting effect upon the town. The oil field rapidly declined and a fire destroyed much of Elbing in 1933. Although new residences were eventually rebuilt, Elbing never regained its businesses. For several decades downtown Elbing included only a grocery/hardware store, a gas station/garage, a post office, and a grain elevator. Elbing's grocery/hardware store closed a little over a year ago. Today the garage and grain elevator are the only downtown businesses.

In 1946, Berean Academy was founded at the south end of Elbing. Although it began with fifteen students in grades nine and ten, it quickly expanded to include grades nine through twelve. By the 1970 Berean Academy had an enrollment of 300 students. Today, Berean Academy includes grades K to 12. The academy was established as a Mennonite school, but in 1966 it dropped its Mennonite distinctives to become an interdenominational Christian school. Berean Academy, probably more than any business or group of people, has sustained the life of Elbing. Although the town has several residents who are retired or are employed in nearby towns, a significant number of families reside in Elbing because of their connection to Berean Academy. Some live here because they teach at the school and others make it their home here so that their children can attend Berean Academy.

Today Elbing has about 350 residents. It still has only three north and south streets (Main, Regier, and Johnson); and with the exception of about 20 acre that was added at the south end by annexing Berean Academy, it is still 1/4 mile wide and 1/2 mile long. The area surrounding Elbing is mostly devoted to grain farming–primarily red winter wheat and sorghum grain. Nearby farms also raise a few cattle and hogs. During the last three decades almost forty houses have been built in Elbing, so only a few of its original lots remain unoccupied. The town still has a small Post Office and is in the process of building its first fire station. Until the fire station is in operation, Elbing continues to depend upon the help of volunteer firemen and the fire protection services of nearby Newton.

In 1961, Frederic Remington High School was built immediately north of Brainerd. Leading up to this new school, Whitewater, Potwin, Brainerd, Elbing, Furley, Countryside, and Golden Gate schools merged to form Remington USD 206 public school district. Heated opposition between Whitewater and Potwin occurred during the discussion for the location of the new high school. Rural voters pushed for a centralized location in neither town. A public vote was passed to build the new school near Brainerd.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 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, Elbing has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
In 2014, Elbing was ranked the most conservative city in Kansas.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 226 people, 77 households, and 62 families in Elbing. The population density was 1,314.0 per square mile (507.3/km$2$). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 447.7 per square mile (172.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.81% (212) white or European American (93.81% non-Hispanic white), 0.44% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.88% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.87% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.88% (2) of the population.

Of the 77 households, 42.9% had children under the age of 18; 66.2% were married couples living together; 14.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 15.6% 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 3.5 and the average family size was 3.9. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 21.2% of the population.

29.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $61,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,527) and the median family income was $68,250 (+/- $22,134). Males had a median income of $47,292 (+/- $15,784). The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,375 (+/- $10,319). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 0.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% 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 229 people, 73 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 1205.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 405.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 47.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 13.7% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 30.8 years. 36.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17% 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 218 people, 73 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,275.0 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 450.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.95% White, 2.75% African American, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.5% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.8% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,513. None of the families and 0.8% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Government
The Elbing consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets once a month.
 * City Hall, 215 Main St.

Primary and secondary
The community is served by Remington USD 206 public school district. The Remington High School mascot is a Bronco.
 * Frederic Remington High School north of Brainerd.
 * Remington Middle School in Whitewater.
 * Remington Elementary School in Potwin.

Elbing is home to a private school:
 * Berean Academy, 201 South Elbing Road in Elbing.

Print

 * The Newton Kansan, regional newspaper from Newton.
 * The Wichita Eagle, major regional newspaper from Wichita.

Radio
Elbing is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Television
Elbing is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Transportation
The Oklahoma Kansas Texas (OKT) line of the Union Pacific Railroad runs north–south through the east side of the city. Elbing had a depot when the city was founded but was removed in the 1970s.

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Latham, Kansas

Latham is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 96.

History
Latham was laid out in 1885. It may have been named for Latham Young, a railroad official.

A post office was opened in Bodock (an extinct town) in 1883, but it was moved to Latham in 1885.

The first newspaper in Latham was founded in 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 96 people, 47 households, and 26 families in Latham. The population density was 442.4 per square mile (170.8/km$2$). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 294.9 per square mile (113.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 86.46% (83) white or European American (85.42% 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 13.54% (13) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.17% (4) of the population.

Of the 47 households, 25.5% had children under the age of 18; 38.3% were married couples living together; 17.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.0% of households consisted of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 1.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.1% of the population.

14.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.0% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 45.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 70.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that males had a median income of $66,250 (+/- $39,944) versus $3,926 (+/- $632) for females. Approximately, 79.6% of families and 64.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 61 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 556.0 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 328.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 1.4% Native American, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 61 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 164 people, 65 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 682.8 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 337.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.90% White, 0.61% Native American, and 5.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 65 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $42,292. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,385. About 12.8% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 66.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Bluestem USD 205 public school district.

Latham High School was closed through school unification. The Latham High School mascot was Crusaders.

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Leon, Kansas

Leon is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 669.

History
Leon was founded in 1879. It was named after Leon, Iowa, which in turn was named after the Jewish "Fighting Doctor" David Camden de Leon. The first building, built in 1879, was the blacksmith shop of H. Belton. Leon was incorporated as a city in 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all of it land. Leon is located in Little Walnut Township, Butler County, Kansas, and it is its principal city.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 669 people, 264 households, and 188 families in Leon. The population density was 915.2 per square mile (353.4/km$2$). There were 291 housing units at an average density of 398.1 per square mile (153.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.0% (582) white or European American (84.16% non-Hispanic white), 0.6% (4) black or African-American, 0.9% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.3% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.45% (3) from other races, and 10.76% (72) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.68% (38) of the population.

Of the 264 households, 36.4% had children under the age of 18; 45.8% were married couples living together; 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.2% of households consisted of individuals and 10.2% 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 2.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.8% of the population.

28.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,417 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,265) and the median family income was $69,375 (+/- $28,251). Males had a median income of $42,750 (+/- $11,512) versus $48,214 (+/- $24,962) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $44,750 (+/- $9,018). Approximately, 18.4% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 704 people, 264 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was 938.7 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 396.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 0.6% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 264 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 645 people, 245 households, and 175 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,090.8 PD/sqmi. There were 269 housing units at an average density of 454.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.64% White, 0.62% African American, 1.71% Native American, 1.55% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.96% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,089, and the median income for a family was $48,000. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,859 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,953. About 6.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Bluestem USD 205 public school district. The Bluestem High School mascot is Lions.

Prior to school unification, the Leon High School mascot was also Lions. The Leon Lions won the following Kansas State High School championships: 2017 KSHSAA Class 2A-1A State Champions Baseball
 * 1948 Boys Track & Field - Class B
 * 1949 Boys Track & Field - Class B
 * 1965 Boys Cross Country - Class B

title: Leon, Kansas