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La Harpe, Kansas

La Harpe is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 480.

History
La Harpe was founded by the Fort Scott, Wichita & Western Railroad company (later the Missouri Pacific), and was platted in 1881. It was named after La Harpe, Illinois and they both commemorate a prominent French explorer of the southern Great Plains of North America, Bernard de la Harpe

When natural gas was discovered in the immediate vicinity in 1899 the city began to grow more rapidly and soon rose to be a city of importance. It was incorporated as a city of the second class, and in 1910 had some of the largest zinc smelters in the world, two banks, an opera house, several good mercantile establishments, a newspaper, and all the municipal improvements usually found in cities of that class. The population that year was 2,080. Its post office, first opened in November 1881, was authorized to issue international money orders, and two rural routes supplied mail to the surrounding country.

Geography
La Harpe is situated along U.S. Route 54 in the central part of Allen County, La Harpe is about $5 1/2$ miles east of the city of Iola (the county seat), $2 1/2$ miles east of Gas, and about seven miles west of the junction of U.S. Routes 54 and 59 and the city of Moran.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 480 people, 207 households, and 133 families in La Harpe. The population density was 602.3 per square mile (232.5/km$2$). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 293.6 per square mile (113.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.71% (445) white or European American (91.88% non-Hispanic white), 0.21% (1) black or African-American, 1.88% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.42% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.42% (2) from other races, and 4.38% (21) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.29% (11) of the population.

Of the 207 households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18; 47.3% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.5% of households consisted of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.6% of the population.

19.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,583 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,323) and the median family income was $43,125 (+/- $18,550). Males had a median income of $27,292 (+/- $7,377) versus $17,130 (+/- $3,177) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,797 (+/- $5,632). Approximately, 10.1% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 578 people, 234 households, and 161 families residing in the city. The population density was 704.9 PD/sqmi. There were 273 housing units at an average density of 332.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 1.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 234 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 706 people, 268 households, and 191 families residing in the city. The population density was 819.4 PD/sqmi. There were 298 housing units at an average density of 345.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.77% White, 0.99% African American, 2.12% Native American, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 268 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,219, and the median income for a family was $32,981. Males had a median income of $22,102 versus $16,058 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,196. About 8.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
La Harpe is a part of USD 257 Iola. The Iola High School mascot is Mustangs.

La Harpe schools were closed through school unification. The La Harpe High School mascot was La Harpe Panthers.

Notable people

 * Ad Brennan, baseball player

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Mildred, Kansas

Mildred a census-designated place (CDP) in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25. It is located 7 miles north of Moran along US 59 highway.

History
Mildred was founded in 1907 by Sam Dermott for the Great Western Cement Company. The community was named for the daughter of J. W. Wagner a local industrialist, and the president of the cement company. For much of the twentieth century, the community was served by the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad, which maintained a passenger depot in the community, as well as spur lines that served the cement plant and the grain elevator. Cement was shipped all over the world, and cement from the plant was used to construct the Liberty Memorial and World War I museum in Kansas City, Missouri. At its peak the community had a population of approximately 2,000 and the cement plant employed 375, but the community lost most of its population when the plant closed. It was a city until it later disincorporated.

Geography
Mildred is located at 38.02278°N, -95.17361°W (38.022777, -95.173512). According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 25 people, 6 households, and 4 families in Mildred. The population density was 36.7 per square mile (14.2/km$2$). There were 16 housing units at an average density of 23.5 per square mile (9.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.0% (23) white or European American (92.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.0% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 6 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 66.7% were married couples living together; 0.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.4.

20.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 40.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 47.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 33.3 males.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 28 people, 14 households, and 6 families residing in the community. The population density was 133.3 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 82.1% White, 10.7% African American, and 7.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 14 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 57.1% were non-families. 57.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% 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 3.33.

The median age in the community was 46 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.3% were from 25 to 44; 39.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the community was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 36 people, 19 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 151.7 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 101.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.44% White, and 5.56% from two or more races.

There were 19 households out of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% were non-families. 52.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $14,167. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,372. There were 16.7% of families and 15.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Marmaton Valley USD 256 public school district. All students attend schools in Moran.

Mildred High School closed after the 1944 school year.

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Moran, Kansas

Moran is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 466.

History
Moran had its start in the year 1881 by the building of the Saint Louis, Fort Scott, and Wichita Railroad (later known as the Wichita & Western Division of the Missouri Pacific Railroad) through that territory. The Kansas City Pacific (later known as the Kansas City subdivision of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad built through the town. The community was originally called Morantown.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 466 people, 203 households, and 109 families in Moran. The population density was 1,112.2 per square mile (429.4/km$2$). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 548.9 per square mile (211.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.48% (417) white or European American (88.63% non-Hispanic white), 0.43% (2) black or African-American, 1.93% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.43% (2) Asian, 0.21% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.64% (3) from other races, and 6.87% (32) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.79% (13) of the population.

Of the 203 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 41.4% were married couples living together; 30.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.9% of households consisted of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.7% of the population.

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $61,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $33,052) and the median family income was $76,061 (+/- $906). Males had a median income of $31,406 (+/- $4,356) versus $45,377 (+/- $11,566) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,861 (+/- $11,065). Approximately, 2.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 558 people, 219 households, and 142 families living in the city. The population density was 1328.6 PD/sqmi. There were 247 housing units at an average density of 588.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 2.0% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 219 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% 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 2.75.

The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 562 people, 224 households, and 140 families living in the city. The population density was 1,351.3 PD/sqmi. There were 255 housing units at an average density of 613.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.44% White, 0.36% African American, 1.96% Native American, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% 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 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,179, and the median income for a family was $37,750. Males had a median income of $25,729 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,080. About 8.7% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 25.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Marmaton Valley USD 256 public school district. The district high school is Marmaton Valley High School located in Moran. Marmaton Valley High School mascot is Wildcats.

Notable person

 * Debra Dene Barnes, 1968 Miss America

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Savonburg, Kansas

Savonburg is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 74.

History
Savonburg was founded in 1879. The origin of the name Savonburg is obscure. It was incorporated as a city in 1902. Its high school closed in 1946, then its grade school closed in the 1960s. Many of the settlers of Savonburg were Swedish. In the early days, the city had a Swedish concert band. For much of the 20th century, Savonburg was served by the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad which maintained a passenger depot in the city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 109 people, 41 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 545.0 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 235.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White, 4.6% Native American, and 5.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 41 households, of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 17.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 31.5 years. 39.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 37 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 462.6 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 228.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.31% White, 6.59% Native American, and 1.10% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $8,750, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $19,375 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,085. There were 23.1% of families and 40.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 26.7% of under eighteens and 70.0% of those over 64.

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Colony, Kansas

Colony is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 381.

History
Colony had its start in the year 1872 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for a colony from Ohio and Indiana, which settled in the neighborhood.

The railroad tracks in Colony have since been converted to a rail trail. The trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 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, Colony has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 381 people, 154 households, and 99 families in Colony. The population density was 787.2 per square mile (303.9/km$2$). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 388.4 per square mile (150.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.86% (350) white or European American (91.86% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.79% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.26% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.05% (4) from other races, and 6.04% (23) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.1% (8) of the population.

Of the 154 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 46.8% were married couples living together; 27.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.0% 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 3.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.9% of the population.

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,275) and the median family income was $46,875 (+/- $22,573). Males had a median income of $32,500 (+/- $7,090) versus $21,181 (+/- $3,906) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,625 (+/- $6,719). Approximately, 18.8% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under the age of 18 and 28.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 408 people, 177 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 784.6 PD/sqmi. There were 192 housing units at an average density of 369.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 397 people, 160 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 794.7 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 372.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.96% White, 0.25% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 3.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,167, and the median income for a family was $27,708. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,398. About 13.8% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 21.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Crest USD 479 public school district. The district high school is Crest High School.

Notable people

 * Dean Brooks, psychiatrist and actor

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Garnett, Kansas

Garnett is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,242.

History
Garnett was platted in 1857. Garnett is named for W. A. Garnett, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and early promoter of the town of Garnett.

The city includes three places listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Anderson County Courthouse, Sennett and Bertha Kirk House, and Shelley-Tipton House.

The city is also home to the 1858 Garnett House Hotel.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.20 sqmi, of which 3.10 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

Garnett is famous for its fossil finds from the late Carboniferous period. The lagerstätte is about 300 million years old and contains some of the earliest reptiles on earth.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 3,242 people, 1,363 households, and 791 families in Garnett. The population density was 1,051.9 per square mile (406.1/km$2$). There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of 500.3 per square mile (193.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.05% (2,952) white or European American (89.94% non-Hispanic white), 0.34% (11) black or African-American, 0.89% (29) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.89% (29) Asian, 0.06% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.23% (40) from other races, and 5.52% (179) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.12% (101) of the population.

Of the 1,363 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 29.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.9% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.9% of the population.

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,259 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,319) and the median family income was $65,614 (+/- $7,432). Males had a median income of $37,132 (+/- $15,660) versus $32,183 (+/- $7,135) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,125 (+/- $8,418). Approximately, 18.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,415 people, 1,419 households, and 862 families living in the city. The population density was 1101.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 513.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,419 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,368 people, 1,439 households, and 886 families living in the city. The population density was 1,124.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,597 housing units at an average density of 533.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, 0.39% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 1,439 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,518, and the median income for a family was $38,095. Males had a median income of $31,175 versus $19,858 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,265. About 9.2% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Garnett USD 365 public school district, and operates Garnett Elementary School and Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in Garnett.

Prior to school unification, the Garnett High School mascot was Bulldogs. The Anderson County High School mascot is also Bulldogs.

Garnett is also home to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School. Built in 1947, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne serves grades K-8, and is a member of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, network of schools.

Rail
The area has one railroad, six freight lines and six interstate carriers.

Roads
Garnett is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 59, U.S. Route 169 and K-31. Interstate 35 is located 19 miles north of here and Interstate 70 is approximately 50 miles away.

Air
The Garnett Industrial Airport is located along U.S. 169. The nearest international air service is at the Kansas City International Airport, 90 miles away.

Bike
There is a bike path at Prairie Spirit Trail State Park, reusing the former Santa Fe Railroad through Garnett.

Notable people

 * Sam Brownback, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, former Governor of Kansas and former member of Congress
 * Arthur Capper, former Governor of Kansas and US Senator
 * Edgar Masters, poet, lawyer and playwright
 * P. Thomas Thornbrugh, currently a judge on the Oklahoma Civil Appeals Court, was born in Garnett

title: Garnett, Kansas


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Greeley, Kansas

Greeley is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 273.

Early history
Nomadic Native Americans, perhaps the Wichita as early as the 1400s and the Osage by the 1700s, would have been present in the area for many centuries. The Trail of Death relocated the Potawatomie to the area in 1838, and they had established subsistence farming at what would become Greeley prior to the arrival of European-Americans.

The first European-American settlement at Greeley was made in May 1854 by Valentine Gerth and Francis Myer. Though the town of Greeley had not yet been established, Myer's cabin served as Anderson County's temporary county seat from August 1855 through the county's first Territorial District Court session in April 1856. At that time the county seat moved to its first "permanent" location at what would become the town of Shannon.

Greeley was laid out in December 1856 by several Free Staters and named for Horace Greeley. Likely unique among American frontier towns, the three officers of the original Greeley Town Company were all Ashkenazi Jews: August Bondi, Jacob Benjamin, and Theodore Wiener (sometimes misspelled Weiner, or even Weimar in later texts).

The post office was established in May 1857, though not without some controversy. Postal officials in the Buchanan Administration apparently objected to naming the office after an abolitionist newspaperman, so instead used the name of Buchannan-appointed Territorial Governor Robert J. Walker. The office was called Walker until it relocated to the competing town of Mount Gilead, Kansas in May 1861. The postal name Greeley was not used until April 1866 when the Mount Gilead townsite failed and the post office returned to its original location.

The St. Louis, Kansas and Arizona Railway (a division of the Missouri Pacific) reached Greeley in 1879, and today operates as part of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Greeley was incorporated as a city in 1881.

20th century
In 1901 Arizona cattle baron Colin Cameron established his midwestern operations just east of Greeley. Cameron's Fields of Lochiel ranch served as the finishing operation for his San Rafael Ranch Herefords prior to sale in Kansas City, Missouri.

Geography
Greeley is located in the Pottawatomie Valley near the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of Pottawatomie Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, of which, 0.36 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Street names
Several of Greeley's east–west streets are named for Free Staters who were Jayhawkers or were involved in Territorial government during the Bleeding Kansas era.

 * Cochran Street - Named for Benjamin L. Cochran, a town founder who had been involved in the Wakarusa War, the Battle of Black Jack, and was a member of the Pottawatomie Rifles.
 * Kaiser Avenue - Named for Charles Kaiser, a Bavarian immigrant who was seriously wounded in the Battle of Osawatomie, taken prisoner, and assassinated by his Border Ruffian captors near Olathe, Kansas.
 * Brown Avenue - Greeley's primary commercial street, named for John Brown.
 * Bondi Avenue - Named for August Bondi, a town founder who fought in the Battle of Black Jack and was a member of the Pottawatomie Rifles.
 * Mitchell Avenue - Named for Robert B. Mitchell, who represented Linn County in the Territorial Legislature and was a delegate to the Leavenworth constitutional convention.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 273 people, 124 households, and 57 families in Greeley. The population density was 793.6 per square mile (306.4/km$2$). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 412.8 per square mile (159.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.24% (260) white or European American (94.14% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.37% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.73% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.66% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.47% (4) of the population.

Of the 124 households, 25.8% had children under the age of 18; 32.3% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 48.4% of households consisted of individuals and 25.8% 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 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.0% of the population.

24.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,136 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,926) and the median family income was $51,818 (+/- $15,783). Males had a median income of $32,250 (+/- $15,495) versus $26,591 (+/- $9,503) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,104 (+/- $10,085). Approximately, 8.0% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 1.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 302 people, 132 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 838.9 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 422.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 132 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 327 people, 134 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 864.7 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 380.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.69% White, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 134 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $43,393. Males had a median income of $35,556 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,591. About 7.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Garnett USD 365 public school district, and operates Greeley Elementary School in Greeley and Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in Garnett.

Notable people

 * James G. Blunt, Anderson County delegate to the Wyandotte constitutional convention and highest ranking Kansan in the Union Army, farmed west of Greeley "in the forks of Pottawatomie" and attempted to establish the competing community of Mount Gilead prior to the American Civil War.
 * Dale Gear, Major League Baseball player.

title: Greeley, Kansas


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Harris, Kansas

Harris is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 47.

History
Harris was founded in 1886. It was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

The post office in Harris was discontinued in 1971.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, of which 0.35 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 47 people, 20 households, and 15 families in Harris. The population density was 132.8 per square mile (51.3/km$2$). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 56.5 per square mile (21.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.74% (45) white or European American (95.74% non-Hispanic white), 2.13% (1) 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 2.13% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 20 households, 20.0% had children under the age of 18; 70.0% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% 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 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

21.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 8.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 146.7 males.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 51 people, 21 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 145.7 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 74.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 21 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.3% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the CDP was 38.8 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 53 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 439.4 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 215.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,259. There were 23.1% of families and 15.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.

title: Harris, Kansas


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Kincaid, Kansas

Kincaid is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 103.

History
Kincaid was founded in 1885. It was named for Robert Kincaid, of Mound City.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 103 people, 46 households, and 28 families in Kincaid. The population density was 206.0 per square mile (79.5/km$2$). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 146.0 per square mile (56.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.26% (94) white or European American (91.26% non-Hispanic white), 2.91% (3) black or African-American, 0.97% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.85% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 46 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 37.0% were married couples living together; 37.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.0% of households consisted of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.9% of the population.

24.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.2 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 +/- $23,657) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $3,375). Males had a median income of $23,438 (+/- $21,393) versus $27,750 (+/- $8,483) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,286 (+/- $6,222). Approximately, 18.8% of families and 29.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under the age of 18 and 28.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 122 people, 56 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 244.0 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 190.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 178 people, 73 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.9 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 183.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.38% White, 4.49% Native American, 1.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,857, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $20,694 versus $14,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,472. About 7.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 4.9% of those 65 or over.

Area events
The Kincaid Fair is an annual three-day event. It originally was first held in 1908.

Government
The Kincaid consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM.
 * City Hall, 500 5th Ave.

Education
Kincaid is part of Unified School District 479. The district high school is Crest High School.

title: Kincaid, Kansas


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Lone Elm, Kansas

Lone Elm is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 27.

History
A post office was opened in Lone Elm in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.

Circa 1910, Lone Elm had a bank, a dozen retail establishments, and a population of 175.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 27 people, 12 households, and 10 families in Lone Elm. The population density was 397.1 per square mile (153.3/km$2$). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 205.9 per square mile (79.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.89% (24) white or European American (88.89% 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, 3.7% (1) from other races, and 7.41% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 12 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.7% of households consisted of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.3 and the average family size was 2.0.

29.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 137.5 males.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 312.5 PD/sqmi. There were 18 housing units at an average density of 225.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 12 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.0% male and 56.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 27 people, 12 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 371.4 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 233.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.70% of the population.

There were 12 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,885. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Lone Elm is part of Unified School District 479. The district high school is Crest High School.

Notable people

 * John Lintner, financial economist

title: Lone Elm, Kansas


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Westphalia, Kansas

Westphalia is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 128.

History
Westphalia was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was originally built up mainly by Germans.

The first photograph of a tornado was taken in Westphalia on April 26, 1884.

The first post office in Westphalia was established in June 1880.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 163 people, 62 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 857.9 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 405.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 1.8% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 5.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 62 households, of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.9% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 30.3 years. 36.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% 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 165 people, 66 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 834.8 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 379.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.15% White, 1.82% Native American, and 3.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,500, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,305. About 30.8% of families and 29.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 60.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Garnett USD 365 public school district, and operates Westphalia Elementary School in Westphalia and Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in Garnett.

title: Westphalia, Kansas


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Atchison, Kansas

Atchison is a city and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas, United States, along the Missouri River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 10,885. The city is named in honor of US Senator David Rice Atchison from Missouri and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Atchison is also the home of Benedictine College.

Founding

Atchison was founded in 1854 and named in honor of Missouri senator David Rice Atchison, who, when Kansas was opened for settlement, interested some of his friends in the scheme of forming a city in the new territory. Senator Atchison was interested in ensuring that the population of the new Kansas Territory would be majority pro-slavery, as he had been a prominent promoter of both slavery and the idea of popular sovereignty over the issue in the new lands. However, not everyone agreed upon the location he had selected, and on July 20, 1854, Dr. John H. Stringfellow, Ira Norris, Leonidas Oldham, James B. Martin, and Neal Owens left Platte City, Missouri, to decide definitely upon a site. They found a site that was the natural outlet of a remarkably rich agricultural region just open to settlement. George M. Million and Samuel Dickson had staked claims near the river; Dr. Stringfellow staked a tract north of Million's. Million sold his claim for $1,000—an exorbitant price. Eighteen persons were present when the town company was formally organized by electing Peter T. Abell, president; James Burns, treasurer; and Dr. Stringfellow, secretary. The site was divided into 100 shares by the company, of which each member retained five shares, the remainder being reserved for common benefit of all. By September 20, 1854, Henry Kuhn had surveyed the 480 acres (1.9 km2) and made a plat, and the next day was fixed for the sale of lots, an event of great importance as it had become understood that Senator Atchison would make a speech upon the political question of the day, hence the sale would be of political as well as business significance. At his meeting on the 21st, two public institutions of vital interest to a new community were planned for—a hotel and a newspaper. Each share of stock in the town company was assessed $25, the proceeds to be used to build the National Hotel, which was completed in the spring of 1855, and $400 was donated to Dr. Stringfellow and Robert S. Kelley to erect a printing office.

The Squatter Sovereign, a paper with strong pro-slavery sentiments, was first issued on February 3, 1855. It had formerly been published at Liberty, Missouri, under the name of the Democratic Platform. In the spring of 1857 it was purchased by Samuel C. Pomeroy, Robert McBratney and F.G. Adams, who changed its policy and published it as a free-state paper until the fall of the same year, when Pomeroy became the sole owner.

The first post office in Atchison was established April 10, 1855, with Kelley as postmaster. It was opened in a small building in the block later occupied by the Otis house. In July 1883, the free-delivery system was inaugurated.

For years there had been considerable trade up and down the Missouri River, which had naturally centered at Leavenworth, but in June 1855, several overland freighters, such as Livingston, Kinkead & Co., and Hooper & Williams were induced to select Atchison as their outfitting point and formed the basis that established Atchison as a commercial center. Early merchants to establish businesses in the new town were George Challis, Burns Bros., Stephen Johnston and Samuel Dickson.

On August 30, 1855, Atchison was incorporated. Dr. Stringfellow had North Atchison surveyed and platted in the fall of 1857. This started a fever of additions. In February 1858, West Atchison was laid out by John Roberts, and in May Samuel Dickson had his property surveyed as South Atchison. Still another addition was made by John Challis.

Until 1858, the city was a pro-slavery bastion, but by that year, the anti-slavery forces took control of the city. On February 12, 1858, the legislature issued a charter to the city of Atchison, which was approved by the people on March 2 at a special election. The first city officers were elected at a second special election on March 13, 1858, and Republican Samuel C. Pomeroy was elected mayor. The German element, largely Catholic, opposed the Sunday closing laws of the new city government, but a satisfactory compromise was reached that allowed the sale of beer on Sundays after church services.

Early development
The first schools in the town were private, including parochial schools operated by the Germans. One of the first English schools was opened in 1857 by Lizzie Bay. The first school district was established in October 1858, and a month later the Atchison free high school was opened at the corner of Atchison and Commercial streets.

Civil War
At the outbreak of the American Civil War there were three militia companies organized in Atchison, whose members enlisted in the Kansas regiments. They were known as Companies A, C and “At All Hazards”. Early in September 1861, a home guard was organized in the town to protect it in case of invasion from Missouri, and on the 15th of the month another company was raised, which was subsequently mustered into a state regiment. In 1863 the city of Atchison raised $4,000 to assist the soldiers from the county and after the Lawrence Massacre a like sum was subscribed to assist the stricken people of that city. Citizens of the town also joined the vigilance committees that so materially aided the civil authorities in suppressing raiding and the lawless bands of thieves that infested the border counties.

During the war, Atchison was also the headquarters of numerous bands of jayhawkers including the notorious Charles Metz, who was known as Cleveland. Metz, a former prisoner at the Missouri State Penitentiary, selected Atchison as his headquarters for raids into Missouri and was accepted with open arms by the people of the town. During his period of operations, he stole hundreds of horses from Missouri farmers and sold them in Kansas. He robbed any suspected southern sympathizer and threatened several leading citizens with murder and robbery if they remained in town. He even had the audacity to run off the first president of Atchison, P.T. Abell, who was forced into exile until after the Civil War concluded. He defied all authorities who attempted to rein in his excesses, but was finally shot and killed at some point in 1862. He is buried in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Industrialization

In the late 1850s, plans were underway to connect California to the rest of the country by rail. The logical location for a western terminus was in or around San Francisco, California, but an eastern terminus had yet to be chosen. Atchison was in fierce competition to be selected as the terminus, and in order to bolster its position, a rail line was constructed from St. Joseph, Missouri to Atchison between 1857 and 1859, funded in large part by $150,000 raised by the citizens of Atchison and connected to the Hannibal & St. Joseph R.R. at its eastern end. The Atchison and Topeka Railroad was founded in 1859 with Atchison as its eastern terminus and the intention of connecting Kansas to the southwest by rail. Although construction was delayed by the Civil War, a land grant similar to the one given the Union Pacific to construct the first transcontinental railroad was made by the federal government to Kansas in 1863, which was transferred to the newly reformed Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF). Finally, in 1868, construction was begun on the line in Topeka, but was aimed west and south towards the Colorado border. The connection between Atchison and Topeka, a distance of less than 50 miles, would not be completed until May, 1872.

The city tried to become a major railroad center, but was surpassed by Kansas City and Omaha, due to the former's greater industrial capability and connections to Texas and the latter's connection to Chicago, rather than St. Louis. Furthermore, Atchison boosters were unable to unite on a single project, instead scattering their efforts to the southwest, west and northwest, none of which proved successful. A proposed "Atchison and Pike's Peak" line was eventually taken over by the Union Pacific, while a speculative Atchison-Nebraska connector was eventually finished and taken over by other investors. Bickering delayed the building of bridges, stockyards, elevators, warehouses and railroad yards, revealing the disharmony that plagued Atchison's entrepreneurs.

However, with the completion of the connector to St. Joseph, which later became part of the Missouri Pacific, and the final connection to the growing AT&SF system, industrialization reached Atchison. Grain elevators, flour mills, and a flax mill were all erected in Atchison in the late 1860s and early 1870s. Several prominent businessmen in town lured Captain John Seaton, who operated a foundry in Alton, Illinois, to town to improve the Atchison Foundry and Machine Works in 1872. It soon began turning out decorative wrought iron fences, spiral staircases, and hitching posts for horses. The foundry expanded quickly, as Seaton transported his entire Alton operation to Atchison to establish the Seaton Foundry. It employed over 200 men and had a payroll of more than $14,000 per month in 1872. Expanding rapidly in the coming years, it was known as Seaton Lea for most of the 1870s, becoming the Atchison Foundry and Machine Works in 1880. A branch location was constructed in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1881, but closed in 1887. In 1905, the Locomotive Finished Materials Company was established by Harry E. Muchnic, formerly of the AT&SF railroad, which produced finished materials for the construction of railroad locomotives in close conjunction with Seaton's foundry. The companies eventually merged in 1914 after the 1912 death of John Seaton.

After his arrival in 1872, John Seaton became one of the leading citizens of Atchison. Besides establishing the foundry which became the center of the town's industry, he also owned the local theater, served on the school board, was elected to the Kansas Legislature in 1889, served on the Kansas Penitentiary Board, and was nominated for Governor of Kansas. He died on January 12, 1912.

In 1914, Harry Muchnic invented a revolutionary diesel locomotive piston ring. In 1924 the John Seaton Foundry built an electric arc melting furnace for efficient smelting. In 1924 Atchison began the transition from iron to steel which paved the transition from steam locomotives to diesel locomotives. The first steel locomotive truck assembly was designed, cast, and assembled in 1934. In 1938 LFM was making 18 locomotive assemblies every day for General Motors-Electric Motive Division (EMD) and continued to be a key supplier of components to EMD.

In 1958 Rockwell purchased the LFM Steel Foundry to make locomotive trucks for EMD and GM (Progress Rail). Rockwell's Transit Truck Design Group was established in 1960. Rockwell Manufacturing and Rockwell International were the owners from 1956 to 1993 and they renamed the LFM to Atchison Casting Corporation (ACC) in 1991. Atchison Casting became a publicly held corporation in 1994. ACC bought the Old Canadian Steel Foundry in Montreal, Canada from Hawker Siddeley in 1995. The foundry has primarily become a producer of rail transport components, including commuter rail truck frames for commuter rail systems in San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. It has also undergone various mergers, reorganizations, and renamings, most recently after it was purchased by Bradken, a global manufacturing company headquartered in Australia.

Geography
The city is along the western bank of the Missouri River which also marks the Kansas-Missouri state line. Located at the junction of U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 73, it is 21 miles (34 km) southwest of St. Joseph, Missouri, along US-59 and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Leavenworth Kansas, along US-73. The section of US-73 between Atchison and Leavenworth is part of the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway which follows K-7 northward from Atchison.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.29 sqmi, of which, 7.83 sqmi is land and 0.46 sqmi is water.

Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification, Atchison falls within either a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) if the 0 °C isotherm is used or a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) if the -3 °C isotherm is used. Over the course of a year, temperatures range from an average low of nearly 18.4 °F in January to an average high of nearly 87.6 °F in July. The maximum temperature reaches 90 °F an average of 38 days per year and reaches 100 °F an average of 3 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below the freezing point (32 °F) an average of 107 days per year. Typically the first fall freeze occurs between the second week of October and the first week of November, and the last spring freeze occurs between the end of March and the third week of April.

The area receives nearly 36.38 in of precipitation during an average year with the largest share being received in May, June, and July—with a combined 29 days of measurable precipitation. During a typical year the total amount of precipitation may be anywhere from 25 to 52 in. There are on average 89 days of measurable precipitation per year. Winter snowfall averages almost 17 in, but the median is less than 16 in. Measurable snowfall occurs an average of 10 days per year with at least an inch of snow being received on 6 of those days. Snow depth of at least an inch occurs an average of 23 days per year.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 10,885 people, 3,871 households, and 2,255 families in Atchison. The population density was 1,358.4 per square mile (524.5/km$2$). There were 4,361 housing units at an average density of 544.2 per square mile (210.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 82.33% (8,962) white or European American (80.89% non-Hispanic white), 6.84% (745) black or African-American, 0.55% (60) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.71% (77) Asian, 0.06% (6) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.26% (246) from other races, and 7.25% (789) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.69% (511) of the population.

Of the 3,871 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 32.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.8% of the population.

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 20.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,742 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,419) and the median family income was $60,939 (+/- $2,957). Males had a median income of $30,093 (+/- $6,798) versus $12,464 (+/- $4,601) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $17,399 (+/- $8,087). Approximately, 13.0% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,021 people, 3,933 households, and 2,447 families residing in the city. The population density was 1407.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,442 housing units at an average density of 567.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.9% White, 7.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 3,933 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 31.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 10,232 people, 3,863 households, and 2,437 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,498.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,220 housing units at an average density of 617.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.56% White, 7.80% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.

There were 3,863 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,109, and the median income for a family was $37,100. Males had a median income of $31,027 versus $20,262 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,441. About 9.5% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.

Colleges

 * Benedictine College
 * Northeast Kansas Technical College
 * Highland Community College Technical Center

Primary and secondary
The community is served by Atchison USD 409 public school district, which operates four schools, and serves more than 1,600 students. In 1997 the Atchison Public Schools closed six of its neighborhood school buildings to open one large elementary school. Although schools had been desegregated for more than 50 years, this move ensured more diversity and equality of education by uniting different segments of the city's children into one school. A few of the old neighborhood schools still stand - one, known as Lincoln school at 810 Division Street was historically a segregated school for black children. Many entities have attempted to restore Lincoln School, which is on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places.
 * Atchison High School, grades 9–12
 * Atchison Middle School, grades 6–8
 * Atchison Elementary School, grades K–5
 * Atchison Alternative School, grades 6-12

Private schools in the city include:
 * Maur Hill Mount Academy
 * Trinity Lutheran School
 * St. Benedict Catholic School (was renamed from Atchison Catholic Elementary School in 2013)

Notable people

 * Willis J. Bailey, U.S. Representative and 16th governor of the state.
 * Frank L. Boyd (1881–1962), labor organizer with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
 * Laura M. Cobb, United States Navy nurse during World War II.
 * Amelia Earhart, aviator.
 * Rory Lee Feek, songwriter and half of country duo Joey and Rory.
 * James Carroll Fox, United States judge.
 * George W. Glick, Ninth governor of the state.
 * Sheffield Ingalls, former Lieutenant governor of Kansas.
 * John James Ingalls, Former state and U.S. senator who coined the state motto, Ad Astra per Aspera.
 * James Edmund Jeffries, U.S. Congressman.
 * Ernie Jennings, football player.
 * Oscar Johnson, baseball player with Kansas City Monarchs.
 * Victor Linley, Wisconsin State Senator.
 * Paul Christoph Mangelsdorf, botanist known for his work of origins of maize
 * John Alexander Martin, 10th governor of the state.
 * Chester L. Mize, U.S. Congressman.
 * James M. Stanton, sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.
 * Jesse Stone, American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter. Developed the basic rock 'n' roll sound.

Points of interest

 * National Register of Historic Places listings in Atchison County, Kansas
 * Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
 * Santa Fe Depot Rail Museum
 * International Forest of Friendship, arboretum
 * Sallie House, reportedly haunted house

title: Atchison, Kansas


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Effingham, Kansas

Effingham is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 495.

History
The first post office in Effingham was established in 1868. The current city experienced growth when the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad was built through the neighborhood and by the 1880s was a thriving village. It was named in honor of Effingham H. Nichols, an early promoter of the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 495 people, 202 households, and 132 families in Effingham. The population density was 799.7 per square mile (308.8/km$2$). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 376.4 per square mile (145.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.91% (450) white or European American (90.3% non-Hispanic white), 1.01% (5) black or African-American, 0.61% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.2% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.27% (36) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.41% (7) of the population.

Of the 202 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18; 47.5% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.2% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% 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 8.7% of the population.

28.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,714 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,857) and the median family income was $65,833 (+/- $6,492). Males had a median income of $32,308 (+/- $11,951) versus $22,083 (+/- $5,782) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,684 (+/- $5,740). Approximately, 1.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 546 people, 217 households, and 141 families living in the city. The population density was 1030.2 PD/sqmi. There were 252 housing units at an average density of 475.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 1.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 217 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% 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 588 people, 236 households, and 155 families living in the city. The population density was 1,091.9 PD/sqmi. There were 255 housing units at an average density of 473.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 0.34% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.51% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,656, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,505. About 2.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Atchison County USD 377 public school district. Older students attend Atchison County Community High School.

title: Effingham, Kansas


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Huron, Kansas

Huron is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 74.

History
Huron was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for Col. Anthony Huron, an original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 74 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Huron. The population density was 1,027.8 per square mile (396.8/km$2$). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 444.4 per square mile (171.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 97.3% (72) white or European American (97.3% non-Hispanic white), 1.35% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.35% (1) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.35% (1) of the population.

Of the 30 households, 36.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 10.0% 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 3.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.4% of the population.

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,625 (with a margin of error of +/- $26,281) and the median family income was $43,750 (+/- $23,989). The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,125 (+/- $12,052). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 54 people, 20 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 63.5 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 29.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 20 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 87 people, 27 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 102.6 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 37.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 1.15% African American, 1.15% Native American and 1.15% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,776. There were 20.0% of families and 34.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 68.4% of under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

title: Huron, Kansas


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Lancaster, Kansas

Lancaster is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 246.

History
Lancaster was platted in 1857. It may have been named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lancaster was an early contender for county seat. Lancaster was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

In 1915, Lancaster contained seven stores, a school, three churches, a grain elevator, a lumber yard, and a hotel.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 246 people, 109 households, and 73 families in Lancaster. The population density was 1,236.2 per square mile (477.3/km$2$). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 547.7 per square mile (211.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 96.34% (237) white or European American (95.12% 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 3.66% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.63% (4) of the population.

Of the 109 households, 39.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.8% were married couples living together; 24.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.4% of households consisted of individuals and 10.1% 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 3.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.9% of the population.

21.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,966) and the median family income was $60,000 (+/- $27,460). Males had a median income of $40,078 (+/- $14,878) versus $22,833 (+/- $8,285) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,938 (+/- $3,612). Approximately, 10.3% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 298 people, 108 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1354.5 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 531.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, and 0.7% Asian.

There were 108 households, of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 291 people, 107 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,307.5 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 525.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, and 1.03% from two or more races.

There were 107 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% 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 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,921. About 10.4% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Lancaster, Kansas