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Olmitz, Kansas

Olmitz is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.

History
Olmitz was laid out in 1885. It was named after the city of Olomouc (German: Olmütz), in Austria-Hungary (today in the Czech Republic). Olmitz was originally built up chiefly by Austrians.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 90 people, 40 households, and 29 families in Olmitz. The population density was 566.0 per square mile (218.5/km$2$). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 352.2 per square mile (136.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 96.67% (87) white or European American (96.67% 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 3.33% (3) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 40 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.4% of the population.

17.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $100,000 (+/- $74,556). Males had a median income of $42,500 (+/- $40,367) versus $33,333 (+/- $29,850) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,167 (+/- $24,941). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 12.7% 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 114 people, 54 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 670.6 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 411.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 54 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 138 people, 62 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 828.6 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 426.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, and 3.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $13,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,998. There were 11.9% of families and 12.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.6% of under eighteens and 7.4% of those over 64.

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Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Pawnee Rock is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 193.

History
Pawnee Rock was founded in 1874. It was named from the historic landmark Pawnee Rock nearby. Pawnee Rock was incorporated in 1887.

Pawnee Rock State Historic Site
One-half mile north of U.S. 56 and the town of Pawnee Rock is Pawnee Rock State Historic Site, a monument to travellers on the Santa Fe trail. It marks the approximate halfway point on the Santa Fe Trail. The monument consists of a rough stone pole building used for picnics and a granite pillar shaped monument atop a small hill.

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

While located in Barton Country, the south edge of Pawnee Rock lies along the Barton / Pawnee county line.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 193 people, 84 households, and 49 families in Pawnee Rock. The population density was 684.4 per square mile (264.2/km$2$). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 411.3 per square mile (158.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.08% (170) white or European American (88.08% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.52% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.52% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.07% (4) from other races, and 8.81% (17) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.22% (12) of the population.

Of the 84 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18; 44.0% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.9% of households consisted of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.3% of the population.

25.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 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 $46,429 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,682) and the median family income was $62,813 (+/- $13,055). Males had a median income of $40,417 (+/- $4,199) versus $24,063 (+/- $4,432) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,269 (+/- $9,156). Approximately, 8.3% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 107 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 900.0 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 489.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.0% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 356 people, 131 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 1,294.0 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 574.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.28% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.84% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.

There were 131 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,393, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,651. About 10.6% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Fort Larned USD 495 public school district.

Pawnee Rock schools were closed through school unification. The Pawnee Rock High School mascot was Pawnee Rock Braves.

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Susank, Kansas

Susank is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 31.

History
A post office was established at Susank in 1921, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991. The city was named for Ed Susank, a county official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 34 people, 19 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 340.0 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 19 households, of which 5.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.4% were non-families. 26.3% 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 1.79 and the average family size was 2.00.

The median age in the city was 53.6 years. 2.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 61.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 57 people, 24 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 601.2 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 284.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, and 1.75% from two or more races.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $18,125. Males had a median income of $17,500 versus $4,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,469. There were 33.3% of families and 16.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Hoisington USD 431 public school district.

Notable people

 * Jerry Moran, United States Senator and former U.S. Representative from Kansas

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Bronson, Kansas

Bronson is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 304.

History
Bronson was founded in the 1880s. The first store and post office opened in September 1881. The city was formerly named Wilsonville, but it was later renamed after Ira Bronson, a Fort Scott attorney. Bronson was moved to its current location when the Missouri Pacific Railroad bypassed the original town site.

Midway between Fort Scott and Iola on the highway and railroad, it became a prime shipping and supply point for the agricultural region. Growth was slow but steady. From a handful of residents in 1885, by the 1910 Census Bronson had 595 residents. In 1912 it had two banks, an international money-order post office with four rural routes, express and telegraph offices, telephone connections, the semi-weekly Bronson Pilot newspaper, a downtown retail district and public schools.

In 1910 Bronson held the world's first horseshoe pitch tournament.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all of it land. U.S. Route 54 intersects K-3 on Bronson's east side.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 304 people, 107 households, and 79 families in Bronson. The population density was 680.1 per square mile (262.6/km$2$). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 293.1 per square mile (113.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.86% (261) white or European American (85.53% non-Hispanic white), 2.96% (9) black or African-American, 0.66% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.33% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.33% (1) from other races, and 9.87% (30) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.3% (7) of the population.

Of the 107 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 22.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.3% of households consisted of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.4 and the average family size was 4.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 3.9% of the population.

33.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,430) and the median family income was $37,222 (+/- $18,081). Males had a median income of $33,750 (+/- $7,685) versus $20,769 (+/- $7,182) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,833 (+/- $9,278). Approximately, 13.3% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under the age of 18 and 19.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 323 people, 131 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 751.2 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 355.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.1% White, 3.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 3.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 131 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 147 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 814.3 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 386.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.51% White, 2.31% African American, 2.02% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,806, and the median income for a family was $32,656. Males had a median income of $25,588 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,332. About 11.4% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 23.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Uniontown USD 235 public school district. The Uniontown High School mascot is Eagles. Nearby Marmaton Valley USD 256 school district starts at the west edge of Bronson.

Bronson schools were closed through school unification. The Bronson high school mascot was Bulldogs.

Notable people

 * Jonathan M. Davis, Kansas state representative, senator, and 22nd Kansas governor; born, raised and buried in Bronson.

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Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott is a city in and the county seat of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 7,552. It is named for Gen. Winfield Scott. The city is located 88 mi south of Kansas City on the Marmaton River. It is the home of the Fort Scott National Historic Site and the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

History
Established and garrisoned by the U.S. Army from 1842 to 1853, soldiers at military Fort Scott assisted with the protection of the Permanent Indian Frontier. After the army abandoned the fort in 1853, the buildings were purchased by local settlers at a government auction in 1855. The community of Fort Scott was laid out in 1857, and was chartered as a city in 1860.

Between 1855 and 1861, the citizens of Fort Scott experienced the violent unrest that preceded the American Civil War on the Kansas and Missouri border. Eastern newspapers described this violence as "Bleeding Kansas", a result of the national controversy concerning the extension of slavery into the new territories. On January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the union as a free state, but the turmoil of "Bleeding Kansas" continued throughout the Civil War.

During the Civil War, Fort Scott was a U.S. Army district Headquarters, quartermaster supply depot, training center, and recruitment station. It was strategically vital to the defense of Kansas and the Midwest. A battle over the fort occurred in August 1861 just across the Missouri line in the Battle of Dry Wood Creek. The battle was a pro-South victory for Sterling Price and his Missouri State Guard.

Price did not hold the fort and instead continued a northern push into Missouri in an attempt to recapture the state. Senator James H. Lane was to launch a Jayhawker offensive behind Price from Fort Scott that led to the Sacking of Osceola. The ill will of these actions was to be the basis for the 1976 Clint Eastwood film The Outlaw Josey Wales.

After the Civil War, Fort Scott was a premier city of the frontier, one of the largest cities in eastern Kansas. On three occasions, between 1870 and 1900, Fort Scott was in competition with Kansas City to become the largest railroad center west of the Mississippi.

During the first half of the 20th century, Fort Scott became an agricultural and small industrial center which it continues to be today.

Downtown fire
On March 11, 2005, a fire destroyed several historic buildings in Fort Scott's downtown. The Victorian-era buildings were among many that are a symbol of the town.

Geography
Fort Scott lies on the Osage Plains on the south side of the Marmaton River. Located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 54 and 69 in southeast Kansas, Fort Scott is approximately 54 mi north of Joplin, Missouri, 92 mi south of Kansas City, and 143 mi east of Wichita.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.59 sqmi, of which 5.55 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Climate
Fort Scott has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) with hot, humid summers and cool winters. The average temperature in Fort Scott is 57 °F with temperatures exceeding 90 °F on an average of 52.6 afternoons a year and dropping below 32 °F during an average of 100.6 mornings per year. On average, Fort Scott experiences 83.3 days of precipitation a year. Annual snowfall averages 8.4 in. Precipitation averages 44.49 in per year. On average, January is the coolest month, July the hottest and June the wettest. The hottest temperature recorded in Fort Scott was 120 °F; recorded twice on July 13, 1954, and July 14, 1954. The coldest temperature recorded was -24 °F on February 13, 1905.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 7,552 people, 3,080 households, and 1,811 families in Fort Scott. The population density was 1,352.0 per square mile (522.0/km$2$). There were 3,639 housing units at an average density of 651.5 per square mile (251.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 84.39% (6,373) white or European American (83.24% non-Hispanic white), 5.47% (413) black or African-American, 0.61% (46) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.94% (71) Asian, 0.03% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.24% (94) from other races, and 7.32% (553) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.14% (237) of the population.

Of the 3,080 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18; 38.7% were married couples living together; 33.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of households consisted of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.9% of the population.

24.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,279 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,086) and the median family income was $53,245 (+/- $5,079). Males had a median income of $27,788 (+/- $4,795) versus $20,145 (+/- $4,501) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,424 (+/- $3,628). Approximately, 12.1% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,087 people, 3,285 households, and 1,941 families living in the city. The population density was 1457.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,819 housing units at an average density of 688.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 4.7% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 3,285 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,297 people, 3,481 households, and 2,081 families living in the city. The population density was 1,529.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,914 housing units at an average density of 278.3 persons/km2 (721.5 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 91.53% White, 5.15% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,481 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 40.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,871, and the median income for a family was $34,531. Males had a median income of $25,919 versus $20,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,997. About 10.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Colleges
Fort Scott Community College, founded in 1919, is the oldest community college in the state of Kansas.

Primary and secondary
The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district, which includes two public elementary schools (Eugene Ware Elementary and Winfield Scott Elementary), one public middle school (Fort Scott Middle School) and one high school (Fort Scott High School).

There is a Catholic school for grades K–5, Fort Scott Christian Heights for K–12 and a few other small private schools for students from grades K–12. There is also a public preschool in the old middle school building.

Gunn Park
Gunn Park is a 155-acre park that has seven shelter houses, two lakes for fishing and multiple playground areas. There are 14 camping sites available with electricity and water. In 1999, a nine-hole Frisbee golf course was added through a joint effort of the City of Fort Scott and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott. The Disc Golf Course was later expanded to 18 holes. There are two fishing lakes available at Gunn Park. From October 15 to April 15, Fern Lake is stocked with trout. There are several playground areas located throughout the park with updated equipment. Approximately, 6.5 miles of single track, mountain bike trails have been added in the timber, and along the Marmaton River. These trails provide adventure and exercise for mountain bike riders, trail runners as well as hikers. Gunn Park has 7 shelter houses, 4 are enclosed shelters and 3 are open shelters. Shelters can be reserved at City Hall.

The first shelter house of stone was built in 1910 on the first lake (Fern Lake). There was a large wood theater building on the other side of Fern Lake with a seating capacity of 800. During special events such as July 4, the street cars would take as many as 10,000 people to the park in one day.

In 1999, a nine-hole Frisbee golf course was added to Gunn Park through a joint effort of the City of Fort Scott and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott. It was recently made an 18-hole course.

Media

 * Fort Scott Tribune, twice-weekly newspaper, founded in 1884.
 * KOMB 103.9 FM – Fort Scott Broadcasting. Classic and contemporary hits station, with talk shows throughout the week. Airs Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Fort Scott Greyhounds and Fort Scott High School sports.
 * KMDO 1600 AM, rebroadcast on an FM translator on 98.3. Plays a "Red dirt country" format.
 * KVCY, 104.7 FM, a rebroadcaster for VCY America.

Notable people

 * Richard Christy – drummer, personality on The Howard Stern Show
 * Clark Clifford – former United States Secretary of Defense
 * Jerry Elliott – jurist
 * Charles Hatfield – "rain maker"
 * Mark Hart – musician, songwriter, producer
 * William Hawkins – U.S. Marine awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously during World War II
 * Stephen Johnson – music video director
 * Adam LaRoche – retired Major League Baseball first baseman
 * Andy LaRoche – former major league third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 * David Lowe – Kansas judge
 * Bob Marshall — Kansas state senator
 * Elmer McCollum – biochemist, discoverer of vitamin A
 * William McDonald – first Governor of the State of New Mexico; resident of Fort Scott.
 * Gordon Parks – photographer, author, filmmaker, and composer
 * Lon Ury – baseball player

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Fulton, Kansas

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

History
Fulton was originally known as Osaga, and under the latter name was founded in 1869. It was renamed to Fulton in 1878, after the city of Fulton, Illinois.

A post office was first established under the name Osaga in 1869.

Geography
Fulton is located along the Little Osage River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 165 people, 51 households, and 32 families in Fulton. The population density was 859.4 per square mile (331.8/km$2$). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 354.2 per square mile (136.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 79.39% (131) white or European American (75.76% non-Hispanic white), 1.21% (2) black or African-American, 0.61% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.85% (8) from other races, and 13.94% (23) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 12.12% (20) of the population.

Of the 51 households, 23.5% had children under the age of 18; 43.1% were married couples living together; 27.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.8% of the population.

32.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,665) and the median family income was $48,750 (+/- $20,199). Males had a median income of $37,813 (+/- $8,963) versus $31,250 (+/- $12,787) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,792 (+/- $6,482). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 2.7% 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 163 people, 63 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was 857.9 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 442.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 0.6% African American, 3.7% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 184 people, 71 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was 975.4 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 461.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.57% White, 3.26% Native American, 0.54% Asian, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 71 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,094, and the median income for a family was $41,071. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,070. About 14.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 16.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district. It previously operated Fulton High School before it closed.

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Mapleton, Kansas

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

History
Mapleton was originally called Eldora, and under the latter name was founded in 1857. A post office was established under the name Mapleton in 1857. The first store in Mapleton opened in 1858. In 1861, the name of the town was officially changed to Mapleton, matching the name of the post office. Mapleton was so named for a grove of maple trees near the original town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 sqmi, of which, 0.49 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 96 people, 48 households, and 32 families in Mapleton. The population density was 193.5 per square mile (74.7/km$2$). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 98.8 per square mile (38.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.58% (86) white or European American (84.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.04% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.04% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.08% (2) from other races, and 6.25% (6) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.38% (9) of the population.

Of the 48 households, 47.9% had children under the age of 18; 41.7% were married couples living together; 27.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.7 and the average family size was 6.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 3.1% of the population.

27.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,878) and the median family income was $39,688 (+/- $30,590). Males had a median income of $40,956 (+/- $453) versus $29,107 (+/- $9,067) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,787 (+/- $605). Approximately, 17.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% 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, 41 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 171.4 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 98.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White and 1.2% Asian.

There were 41 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 198.6 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 93.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 1.02% Native American, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 43 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% 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 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $28,056. Males had a median income of $12,344 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,643. There were no families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.2% of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Uniontown USD 235 public school district.

Notable people

 * Fred Burke, a prohibition-era gangster, was born and raised on a farm near Mapleton.
 * Charlotte O'Hara, former member of Kansas House of Representatives; raised in Mapleton.

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Redfield, Kansas

Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.

History
Redfield was founded in 1866. The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler. The first post office in Redfield was established in 1872. Throughout the twentieth century the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography
Redfield is located along the Marmaton River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 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, Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 1216.7 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 491.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 2.1% African American, 2.7% Native American, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 53 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.55.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 55 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was 988.2 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 416.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.00% White, 1.43% Native American, and 3.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.57% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,333, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $13,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,351. There were 40.5% of families and 36.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 52.0% of under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Uniontown USD 235 public school district.

Notable people

 * Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality on The Howard Stern Show.
 * Ben Glusing, member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1953 to 1963.
 * Elmer McCollum, biochemist who co-discovered Vitamin A.

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Uniontown, Kansas

Uniontown is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 293.

History
A post office was established in 1856 about two miles east of the present town. Uniontown was moved to its present site about 1865. The early settlers being loyal to the Union in the Civil War caused the name to be selected. Throughout the twentieth century the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography
Uniontown is located along the Marmaton River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 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, Uniontown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 272 people, 120 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1236.4 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 645.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 120 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 45.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% 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 288 people, 120 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,337.6 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 640.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.35% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.35% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 16.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,417, and the median income for a family was $33,229. Males had a median income of $21,667 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,283. About 12.3% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Uniontown USD 235 public school district.

In 1999, four students at the local high school started the Life in a Jar project honoring Irena Sendler, a Polish humanitarian who rescued over 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. The project spread internationally and brought fame to a little-known story of heroism.

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Everest, Kansas

Everest is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 265.

History
Everest had its start about 1882 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named in honor of Colonel Aaron S. Everest, an attorney for the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad who represented Atchison County in the Kansas Senate.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 265 people, 113 households, and 64 families in Everest. The population density was 1,142.2 per square mile (441.0/km$2$). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 599.1 per square mile (231.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.94% (241) white or European American (90.94% non-Hispanic white), 2.64% (7) black or African-American, 1.13% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.75% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.53% (12) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 113 households, 23.9% had children under the age of 18; 41.6% were married couples living together; 28.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 38.1% of the population.

20.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,263) and the median family income was $56,786 (+/- $6,645). Males had a median income of $25,781 (+/- $15,531) versus $35,089 (+/- $12,879) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,417 (+/- $8,407). Approximately, 15.8% of families and 35.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 284 people, 126 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 1092.3 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 596.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.1% African American, 2.1% Native American, 4.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 126 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 314 people, 135 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,226.4 PD/sqmi. There were 156 housing units at an average density of 609.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.76% White, 2.87% African American, 4.78% Native American, 0.32% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 135 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% 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 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $24,500 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,056. About 8.3% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Everest is a part of USD 430 South Brown County. The district high school is Horton High School. The Horton High School mascot is Horton Chargers.

Everest High School was closed through school unification. The Everest High School mascot was Everest Vikings.

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Fairview, Kansas

Fairview is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 240.

History
Fairview was founded on October 27, 1886, on land purchased in 1872 by W. F. Lambertson. It was named for its scenic setting.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 240 people, 118 households, and 69 families in Fairview. The population density was 699.7 per square mile (270.2/km$2$). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 376.1 per square mile (145.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.67% (220) white or European American (91.67% non-Hispanic white), 0.42% (1) black or African-American, 0.83% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.5% (6) from other races, and 4.58% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.33% (8) of the population.

Of the 118 households, 20.3% had children under the age of 18; 43.2% were married couples living together; 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.2% of households consisted of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.6% of the population.

17.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,455 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,771) and the median family income was $69,167 (+/- $5,673). Males had a median income of $36,940 (+/- $3,256) versus $25,000 (+/- $7,228) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,404 (+/- $2,509). Approximately, 2.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 260 people, 130 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 702.7 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 394.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 130 households, of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 271 people, 132 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 912.0 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 501.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 3.32% African American, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $51,607. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,789. About 11.0% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.3% of those 65 or over.

Economy
Although Fairview is mostly a bedroom community to the employees and students of nearby Sabetha and Hiawatha, a few businesses thrive. Services available from local business owners include welding, electrical, trash collection, and plumbing. The Fairview Enterprise is the weekly paper, published in the same building since 1931. The city has also successfully maintained a post office.

Fairview is also currently home to Curb Roller Manufacturing which does business worldwide.

Notable people

 * David Floyd Lambertson, former United States Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in Southeast Asia
 * William P. Lambertson, U.S. Representative from Kansas
 * Bernard W. Rogers, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO)

title: Fairview, Kansas


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Hamlin, Kansas

Hamlin is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 25.

History
Hamlin was laid out in 1870. It was named in honor of Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln's vice-president.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 25 people, 9 households, and 6 families in Hamlin. The population density was 287.4 per square mile (110.9/km$2$). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 160.9 per square mile (62.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.0% (22) white or European American (88.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 8.0% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.0% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 9 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 11.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.2% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.5 and the average family size was 3.5.

32.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $28,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,379) and the median family income was $28,750 (+/- $3,379). Males had a median income of $12,000 (+/- $6,271) versus $25,625 (+/- $8,612) for females.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 46 people, 19 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 511.1 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 266.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 2.2% African American, and 2.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.5% male and 43.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 53 people, 19 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 538.3 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 264.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 15.8% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $46,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,813. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * Ellen Palmer Allerton (1835-1893), Walls of Corn poet, interred at Hamlin Cemetery

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Hiawatha, Kansas

Hiawatha (Ioway: Hári Wáta pronounced ) is the largest city and county seat of Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,280.

Etymology
B.L. Rider reportedly was responsible for naming Hiawatha, taking the young Indian's name from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, The Song of Hiawatha. In the poem is legendary Onondaga and Mohawk Indian leader Hiawatha. Adjacent to the former Ioway-Sac reservation and the present-day Ioway Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, Hiawatha is called Hári Wáta in Ioway, meaning "I am looking far away".

19th century
Hiawatha was founded in 1857, making it one of the oldest towns in the state. John M. Coe, John P. Wheller, and Thomas J. Drummond were instrumental in organizing the city, and the site was staked out February 17, 1857. Hiawatha became the Brown County Seat in 1858, and the first school opened in 1870.

The main street was designated Oregon Street after the Oregon Trail. Parallel streets north of it were named after Indian tribes north of the Trail, and streets south carried tribal names of those south of the Trail.

20th century
The city is home to the longest running continuous Halloween parade in the nation, starting in 1914.

According to The New York Times in 2012, "the cartoonist Bob Montana inked the original likenesses of Archie and his pals and plopped them in an idyllic Midwestern community named Riverdale because Mr. [John] Goldwater, a New Yorker, had fond memories of time spent in Hiawatha" Goldwater had hitchhiked to the community at the age of 17 and started working at the Hiawatha Daily World.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.59 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hiawatha has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 3,280 people, 1,378 households, and 798 families in Hiawatha. The population density was 1,281.8 per square mile (494.9/km$2$). There were 1,590 housing units at an average density of 621.3 per square mile (239.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.58% (2,807) white or European American (84.21% non-Hispanic white), 1.83% (60) black or African-American, 2.56% (84) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.82% (27) Asian, 0.03% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.49% (49) from other races, and 7.68% (252) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.39% (144) of the population.

Of the 1,378 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.5% were married couples living together; 32.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.0% of households consisted of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.2% of the population.

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 115.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,040 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,412) and the median family income was $63,355 (+/- $11,117). Males had a median income of $33,856 (+/- $3,686) versus $22,344 (+/- $6,652) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,434 (+/- $3,284). Approximately, 4.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,172 people, 1,369 households, and 843 families residing in the city. The population density was 1224.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,588 housing units at an average density of 613.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 2.3% African American, 2.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 1,369 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,417 people, 1,466 households, and 914 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,529.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,646 housing units at an average density of 736.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.43% White, 2.78% African American, 2.19% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 1.20% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.

There were 1,466 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,854, and the median income for a family was $46,310. Males had a median income of $31,843 versus $20,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,981. About 8.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Tourist attractions

 * Davis Memorial

The Davis Memorial is a monument in the Mount Hope Cemetery, built by John Milburn Davis in honor of his wife Sarah after her death. Begun soon after her death in 1930 and completed in 1934, the monument consists of statues of the couple and a small shelter, carved from Italian marble. Its cost (approximately $200,000) led many in the community to criticize Davis for his free spending during the Great Depression. Today, the monument benefits the community financially because of the thousands of tourists who visit it. The memorial was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

701 Oregon Street; downtown area
 * City clock

This is the only such clock between Indianapolis and Denver on U.S. Route 36. It was built in 1891 as part of the First National Bank building and is listed on the Kansas Register.

611 Utah Street, South of Brown County Courthouse Square
 * Brown County Historical Museum

It is owned and operated by the Brown County Historical Society. This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

301 E. Iowa Street, West of Davis Memorial
 * Brown County Ag Museum

It resembles a 1900 farmstead with a paved windmill trail for sightseers and joggers to use and enjoy. There is a log cabin replica that is the office, wash house, barn, brooder house, corn crib, cabinet shop, horse drawn implement building, antique tractor building and many windmills and wind chargers.

Leisure
Hiawatha City Lake is a tree-shaded 7-acre impoundment a mile south of the city, popular for picnicking and camping.
 * Baseball and softball parks
 * Bruning Park, in west Hiawatha, has 3 main fields: 2 for baseball, 1 for softball. Other fields are available, but are not managed. Bruning Park also has a concession stand and a small playground. The park is also home to soccer.
 * Noble Park is a recent addition in Hiawatha that lies just south of the aquatic park. Deemed as one of the most premier Legion fields in the state, Hiawatha has been host to Zone and State Legion baseball tournaments. This is American Legion Post #66's home field. The park has a concession stand, batting cage, and playground. Every year the Leo Tritsch Memorial Tournament is held at Noble Park.
 * The Hiawatha Middle School softball field is home to Hiawatha High School softball practices and some games. The field lies between the middle school and the Fisher Community Center.

Government
The city is governed by a 5-member commission. As of May 16, 2023, the City of Hiawatha website has only three commissioners listed. The commissioners of finance, police and utilities.
 * Mayor: Becky Shamburg
 * City Administrator: Becky Berger

Education
The community is served by Hiawatha USD 415 public school district.

Hiawatha High School
Hiawatha High School (HHS) teaches grades 9-12, and is located at 600 Red Hawk Drive. Their mascot is the Red Hawks (changed from Redskins after 2000), and the school colors are red and blue.

The campus lies on the far east side of Hiawatha. The architecture is in circular form, with a domed circular gym nicknamed "The Roundhouse." The classrooms are connected in "pods."

"West Campus" is a separate set of buildings for agricultural and industrial arts classes. Memorial Stadium lies north of the school and a prairie trail area and practice field is east of the main school.

In athletics, HHS is class 3A, and has won two girls basketball state championships in 1978 and 1979, a state football championship in 1980, and a girls cross country state championship in 2017. The Red Hawks are a member of the Big 7 League, with a total of eight teams in northeast Kansas. Athletics include football, volleyball, boys' and girls' cross country, boys' and girls' basketball, power lifting, boys' and girls' track and field, softball, baseball, boys' golf, and Scholar's Bowl.

Other activities and organizations include cheerleading, Color Guard, Dance Team, journalism, Yearbook, Gifted-Talented Program, National Honor Society, Red Hawk Club, Kansas Association for Youth, International Club, Student Council, Red Hawk Reader's Club, Biology Club (travels to the Bahamas annually), National FFA Organization, Business Professionals of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The school has a greenhouse at West Campus and a weightroom.

Hiawatha Middle School

 * Grades 5-8
 * Located at 307 S. Morrill Avenue
 * Mascot: Red Hawks (changed from Warriors after 2000)
 * Colors: Red & Blue (changed from Burgundy & White after 2008)

HMS was erected in 2000 after moving from Robinson Middle School in Robinson, Kansas. The school lies on the east side of Hiawatha, just south of the high school. The school is divided into 4 sections, by grade level. HMS has an advanced Life Skills technology classroom and a modern gym. There is a Gifted-Talented program along with Title Math and Reading. There is a softball field to the south of the school and a practice field and track west of the school. The Hiawatha Hawks are a member of the Big 7 League, with a total of six teams in northeast Kansas. Athletics include cross country, football, volleyball, wrestling, boys' and girls' basketball, and track and field. Scholars' Bowl and gymnastics are also available.

Hiawatha Elementary School

 * Grades K-4
 * Located at 600 Miami Street
 * Mascot: Red Hawks (Changed from Braves after 2000)

HES is in north central Hiawatha and has been for many years. The school starts kids out in Kindergarten and graduates them after 4th grade. The school is divided into halls for each grade level. HES has many school programs including Title Reading, Speech, Gifted-Talented, and Extended Learning. The playground is modern with new fitness equipment for children.

Mascot
In December 2000, the Hiawatha USD 415 School District voted 4-3 to eliminate the American Indian mascots from the schools. The high school had the nickname 'Redskins', similar to 'Indians' when the school was in its early years. The middle school was the 'Warriors' and the elementary school, the 'Braves'.

The District received much praise for its transition, including the National Congress of American Indians and organizations as far away as Washington, D.C. After narrowing down many potential new nicknames, the high school decided to retain its red pride, renaming itself the 'Red Hawks'. The middle school obtained the name 'Hawks' and the elementary school, 'Junior Hawks'.

Media

 * KNZA 103.9 - FM station with a country music radio format including local news, weather and sports.
 * The Hiawatha World - weekly newspaper.
 * Penny Press - newspaper classifieds publication

Notable people

 * Bion Barnett - banker
 * Al Buell - pinup artist
 * William Gallagher - 1953 Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer
 * John Goldwater - cofounder / editor / co-publisher of Archie Comics, news reporter when he lived in Hiawatha
 * Bill Martin, Jr. - children's book author
 * Homer McCrerey - commissioned US Naval Academy officer and bioengineering oceanographer
 * John McLendon - inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979
 * Joe Wilhoit - baseball player, record holder for longest consecutive game hitting streak in professional baseball (69)
 * Tod D. Wolters - retired United States Air Force four-star general, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, veteran of Persian Gulf and Afghan wars.

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Horton, Kansas

Horton is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,523.

History
Horton was founded in 1886. It was named for Albert H. Horton, chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court.

On January 22, 2013, the host of CNBC television show The Profit toured Horton in hopes of revitalizing Horton's downtown business district. Within 18 months, the community started the “Reinvent Horton” campaign to clean up the community and update "run-down" aspects of it, including the installation of curbs, sidewalks, and light poles, razed some buildings, and a large community effort to try to change Horton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.80 sqmi, of which, 1.78 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Climate
Humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa". (Hot Summer Continental Climate).

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,523 people, 638 households, and 369 families in Horton. The population density was 859.0 per square mile (331.7/km$2$). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 458.5 per square mile (177.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.92% (1,202) white or European American (77.41% non-Hispanic white), 1.44% (22) black or African-American, 9.91% (151) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.79% (12) Asian, 0.07% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.25% (19) from other races, and 7.62% (116) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.11% (93) of the population.

Of the 638 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 31.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.3% 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 9.1% of the population.

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,713) and the median family income was $48,095 (+/- $3,562). Males had a median income of $31,853 (+/- $3,041) versus $21,867 (+/- $921) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,577 (+/- $1,832). Approximately, 17.0% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,776 people, 732 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density was 997.8 PD/sqmi. There were 904 housing units at an average density of 507.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.5% White, 0.8% African American, 10.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 732 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,967 people, 812 households, and 506 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,125.8 PD/sqmi. There were 906 housing units at an average density of 518.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.65% White, 0.97% African American, 10.78% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 812 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,991, and the median income for a family was $31,447. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,474 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,063. About 14.0% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by South Brown County USD 430 public school district.
 * Horton High School

Notable people

 * Boots Adams, businessman
 * Robert Harder, Kansas legislator

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Morrill, Kansas

Morrill is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 218.

History
Morrill was laid out in 1878 when the St. Joseph and Western Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Kansas governor Edmund Needham Morrill.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 218 people, 78 households, and 51 families in Morrill. The population density was 1,095.5 per square mile (423.0/km$2$). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 492.5 per square mile (190.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.91% (196) white or European American (88.53% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 5.5% (12) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.59% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.83% (4) of the population.

Of the 78 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 51.3% were married couples living together; 15.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.9% of households consisted of individuals and 10.3% 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 6.0% of the population.

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,763) and the median family income was $73,125 (+/- $41,547). Males had a median income of $39,750 (+/- $34,089) versus $22,188 (+/- $15,492) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,469 (+/- $18,962). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% 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 230 people, 88 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1210.5 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 552.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 1.3% Native American, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 88 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 277 people, 101 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,340.2 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 546.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.03% White, 1.44% African American, 0.36% Pacific Islander, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 101 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,357, and the median income for a family was $32,813. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,924. About 24.7% of families and 34.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district, formed in 2010 by the merger of Sabetha USD 441 and Axtel USD 488.

Morrill High School was closed through school unification. The Morrill High School mascot was Tigers.

Notable people

 * Howard Shultz Miller, former U.S. Representative from Kansas.

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Powhattan, Kansas

Powhattan is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.

History
Powhattan was founded about 1877. The city was named for the father of Pocahontas who resided in Jamestown, Virginia. It was originally a stagecoach station named Locknane.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 69 people, 26 households, and 14 families in Powhattan. The population density was 503.6 per square mile (194.5/km$2$). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 284.7 per square mile (109.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 68.12% (47) white or European American (68.12% non-Hispanic white), 2.9% (2) black or African-American, 10.14% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.35% (3) from other races, and 14.49% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (2) of the population.

Of the 26 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18; 38.5% were married couples living together; 34.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.5% of households consisted of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.

31.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 137.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 135.0 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 +/- $13,249) and the median family income was $38,333 (+/- $8,879). Males had a median income of $23,750 (+/- $23,276) versus $28,438 (+/- $16,188) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,500 (+/- $13,090). Approximately, 27.8% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.2% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 77 people in 30 households, including 20 families, in the city. The population density was 550.0 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 271.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 90.9% White and 9.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6%.

Of the 30 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of households were one person and 23.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.30.

The median age was 34.8 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.3% male and 59.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 91 people in 41 households, including 25 families, in the city. The population density was 686.2 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 331.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 90.11% White, 7.69% Native American, and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30%.

Of the 41 households 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 36.6% of households were one person and 29.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.

The age distribution was 22.0% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median household income was $21,500 and the median family income was $29,167. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,147. There were no families and 12.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by South Brown County USD 430 public school district.

There is a tribal Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-affiliated school, Kickapoo Nation School.

title: Powhattan, Kansas