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Osage City, Kansas

Osage City is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,861.

History
Osage City was surveyed and platted in late 1869, after the route of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway had been fixed, but before it had been built to the city. Osage City was incorporated as a city in April 1872. Like Osage County, the city was named for the Osage Nation.

Osage City was a very busy coal mining town in the 19th century. In the summer of 1870, the first coal mines were opened by the Osage Carbon, Coal & Mining Company. At one time, there were twenty-eight mine shafts and 1,200 men employed.

Geography
Osage City is located at 38.63417°N, -95.82667°W (38.634069, -95.826759). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.29 sqmi, of which, 3.21 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

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

Demographics
Osage City is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,861 people, 1,210 households, and 707 families in Osage City. The population density was 908.5 per square mile (350.8/km$2$). There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 426.8 per square mile (164.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.49% (2,646) white or European American (90.74% non-Hispanic white), 0.49% (14) black or African-American, 0.42% (12) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.38% (11) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.33% (38) from other races, and 4.89% (140) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.81% (109) of the population.

Of the 1,210 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18; 42.5% were married couples living together; 31.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 19.8% 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 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,865 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,572) and the median family income was $54,348 (+/- $16,824). Males had a median income of $29,798 (+/- $6,329) versus $14,493 (+/- $10,219) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,400 (+/- $9,981). Approximately, 22.0% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,943 people in 1,213 households, including 757 families, in the city. The population density was 916.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,359 housing units at an average density of 423.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

Of the 1,213 households 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.2% of households were one person and 17.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age was 40.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 3,034 people in 1,232 households, including 815 families, in the city. The population density was 888.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,303 housing units at an average density of 381.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.31% White, 0.36% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34%.

Of the 1,232 households 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 30.8% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

The age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median household income was $31,979, and the median family income was $39,362. Males had a median income of $27,353 versus $21,514 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,227. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Norseman Plastics is located in Osage City. In 2008, Orbis acquired the company, and changed its name.

Government
The Osage City government consists of a city manager, mayor and eight council members. The council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The Mayor is elected on two year terms and council members on four year terms.

Education
The community is served by Osage City USD 420 public school district.

Transportation
Highway K-31 passes through Osage City, and U.S. Route 56 is located approximately 1 mi north of Osage City. The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 10 mi west of Osage City along U.S. Route 56.

Osage City was located on the National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, that was established in 1912.

Notable people

 * C. D. Batchelor, political editorial cartoonist
 * Michael P. Ryan, Marine Major general
 * Blake Treinen, baseball player

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Overbrook, Kansas

Overbrook is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,005.

History
The Santa Fe Trail passed through the Overbrook area, and ruts can still be seen at certain locations in and around the city.

Overbrook was founded in 1886 when William T. Coffman and Jasper B. Fairchild each donated 30 acres toward the building of a city. It is named after Overbrook, Pennsylvania, the home town of a railroad construction engineer.

Geography
Overbrook is located at 38.78°N, -95.55722°W (38.779969, -95.557202). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 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, Overbrook has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Overbrook is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,005 people, 414 households, and 264 families in Overbrook. The population density was 1,847.4 per square mile (713.3/km$2$). There were 440 housing units at an average density of 808.8 per square mile (312.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.03% (935) white or European American (92.04% non-Hispanic white), 0.3% (3) black or African-American, 0.7% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.5% (5) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.1% (1) from other races, and 5.37% (54) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.18% (32) of the population.

Of the 414 households, 26.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.8% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.9% of households consisted of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.2% of the population.

22.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,288 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,573) and the median family income was $59,167 (+/- $10,673). Males had a median income of $35,662 (+/- $7,677) versus $17,409 (+/- $6,276) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,488 (+/- $3,933). Approximately, 4.3% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under the age of 18 and 14.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,058 people, 411 households, and 253 families residing in the city. The population density was 1923.6 PD/sqmi. There were 448 housing units at an average density of 814.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 411 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 947 people, 367 households, and 255 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,714.1 PD/sqmi. There were 387 housing units at an average density of 700.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.15% White, 0.11% African American, 0.84% Native American, 1.06% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 367 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% 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 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,772, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,484 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,309. About 2.0% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Overbook is served by Santa Fe Trail USD 434 public school district, which includes Carbondale, Overbrook, and Scranton. The district high school is Santa Fe Trail High School, opened in 1970. Previously the city had been served by the Overbrook Elementary School and the Overbrook Rural High School.

The Santa Fe Trail Chargers won the Kansas State High School boys class 4A basketball championship in 1997 and the girls class 4A basketball championship in 1998 as well as the 3A golf championship in 2021.

Overbrook Rural High School (ORHS) was closed through school unification. An annual all-class reunion for ORHS alumni continues to take place each year. The Overbrook High School mascot was the Overbrook Gophers.

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Quenemo, Kansas

Quenemo is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States, along the Marais des Cygnes River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 288.

History
Quenemo was laid out about 1870. Quenemo was the name of a Sac and Fox Indian chief. A fire in 1878 destroyed much of the town. Quenemo experienced rapid growth in 1884 after the AT&SF railroad was built through it.

Geography
Quenemo is located at 38.58028°N, -95.52778°W (38.580413, -95.527895). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 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, Quenemo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Quenemo is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 288 people, 125 households, and 81 families in Quenemo. The population density was 648.6 per square mile (250.4/km$2$). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 364.9 per square mile (140.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.06% (268) white or European American (92.36% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.69% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.25% (18) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.69% (2) of the population.

Of the 125 households, 24.8% had children under the age of 18; 42.4% were married couples living together; 18.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.0% of households consisted of individuals and 11.2% 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 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.8% of the population.

17.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 79.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,289) and the median family income was $45,625 (+/- $26,778). Males had a median income of $38,750 (+/- $11,254) versus $21,513 (+/- $4,733) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,774 (+/- $3,801). Approximately, 28.2% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 388 people, 139 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The population density was 881.8 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 404.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 1.3% African American, 2.6% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 139 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.1% male and 45.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 468 people, 169 households, and 128 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,121.9 PD/sqmi. There were 192 housing units at an average density of 460.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.16% White, 0.21% African American, 2.99% Native American, and 3.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $28,854. Males had a median income of $27,019 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,943. About 19.4% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under the age of 18 and none of those aged 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 public school district. The district high school is Marais des Cygnes Valley High School. Mascot is Trojans.

Prior to school unification, the Quenemo High School Buffaloes won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1960.

Parks and Recreation

 * Pomona State Park

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Scranton, Kansas

Scranton is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 653. It was named after the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania due to its coal mining in the 19th century.

History
Scranton was founded in 1871 as a coal town. It was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania.

The first post office in Scranton was established in September 1872.

As of 1890, Scranton was reported to be one of many Kansas coal mining towns that were sundown towns, meaning that African Americans were not allowed to live there.

Geography
Scranton is located at 38.77944°N, -95.73806°W (38.779307, -95.737918). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 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, Scranton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Scranton is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 710 people, 265 households, and 189 families residing in the city. The population density was 663.6 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 277.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 265 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 724 people, 263 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density was 675.3 PD/sqmi. There were 289 housing units at an average density of 269.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.44% White, 0.83% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 263 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,794, and the median income for a family was $40,521. Males had a median income of $31,364 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,210. About 8.3% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Santa Fe Trail USD 434 public school district, which includes Carbondale, Overbrook and Scranton. The district high school is Santa Fe Trail High School.

The Santa Fe Trail Chargers won the Kansas State High School boys class 4A basketball championship in 1997 and the girls class 4A basketball championship in 1998.

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Alton, Kansas

Alton is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 100.

History
Alton was founded in 1870 as Bull City, and was named in honor of Hiram C. Bull. It was renamed Alton in 1885, after the city of Alton, Illinois because female residents didn't like the former name.

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

Climate
Alton has a humid continental (Dfa) climate typical for the central Great Plains. Summers are hot and often very humid, with heavy rain from thunderstorms not uncommon, whilst tornadoes are a frequent hazard and are often followed by heavy rainfall. Winter weather varies greatly from warm or even hot weather due to chinook winds to extreme cold when a North American High with very cold air moves southwards from Canada. The coldest temperature recorded in Alton has been −31 F on December 23, 1989.

One of the highest recorded temperatures in American history (and the highest in Kansas' recorded history) was recorded near Alton on July 24, 1936. On that day, the temperature maxed out at 121 °F. Only four states — California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada — have seen higher record temperatures. Alton's record April temperature of 106 F on April 23 of 1989 has been exceeded only by California, Arizona and Texas. Temperatures over 100 F are expected on 15.9 each year and 90 F on an average of 64.5 days per year.

The lowest temperature ever recorded in Kansas was measured in Lebanon, which sits in the adjacent Smith County, only about 35 miles away.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 100 people, 35 households, and 21 families in Alton. The population density was 323.6 per square mile (125.0/km$2$). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 203.9 per square mile (78.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 97.0% (97) white or European American (96.0% 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, 1.0% (1) from other races, and 2.0% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.0% (1) of the population.

Of the 35 households, 17.1% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.0% of the population.

28.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,969 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,979) and the median family income was $48,594 (+/- $8,951). The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,875 (+/- $26,308). Approximately, 17.4% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 332.3 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 219.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White and 2.9% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.2% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 18.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 117 people, 58 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 373.7 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 252.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.29% White, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,584. There were 7.4% of families and 17.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.1% of under eighteens and 8.0% of those over 64.

Education
Alton is served by USD 392 Osborne County Schools.

Alton High School was closed through school unification in 1970. The Alton High School mascot was Wildcats.

Notable people

 * Hiram C. Bull – politician and businessman
 * Len Dugan – American football player
 * Bruce Goff – architect and a designer of the Boston Avenue Methodist Church
 * Russell Stover – confectioner and first mass-producer of the Eskimo Pie

title: Alton, Kansas


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Downs, Kansas

Downs is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 800.

History
Downs had its start in the year 1879 when the Central Branch Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for William F. Downs, a railroad official from Atchison. Downs became an incorporated town in December of the same year. In 1910, the city had a population of 1,427. Business included 2 newspapers, a public library, flour mills, grain elevators, and an opera house.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 800 people, 384 households, and 202 families in Downs. The population density was 714.3 per square mile (275.8/km$2$). There were 499 housing units at an average density of 445.5 per square mile (172.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.75% (742) white or European American (92.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.12% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.38% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.38% (11) from other races, and 4.38% (35) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.38% (19) of the population.

Of the 384 households, 16.4% had children under the age of 18; 43.8% were married couples living together; 27.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.2% of households consisted of individuals and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 2.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.1% of the population.

18.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 33.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $44,013 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,965) and the median family income was $62,778 (+/- $21,479). Males had a median income of $39,583 (+/- $10,879) versus $26,538 (+/- $8,014) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,250 (+/- $9,794). Approximately, 7.9% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 900 people, 424 households, and 239 families residing in the city. The population density was 900.0 PD/sqmi. There were 508 housing units at an average density of 508.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 424 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 474 households, and 273 families residing in the city. The population density was 941.4 PD/sqmi. There were 543 housing units at an average density of 492.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.67% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 474 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% 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 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,808, and the median income for a family was $36,518. Males had a median income of $24,940 versus $16,302 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,001. About 9.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Waconda USD 272 public school district. The district elementary school is Lakeside Elementary School in Cawker City. The district high school is Lakeside High School in Downs, with the mascot Knights.

School unification combined Downs and Waconda East schools into USD 272 in 2003. The combined high school became Lakeside Jr./Sr. High School located in Downs.

Downs High School was closed through school unification. The Downs High School mascot was Dragons. The Downs Dragons won the following Kansas State High School championships:
 * 1938 Boys Basketball - Class B
 * 1950 Boys Basketball - Class B
 * 1988 Boys Cross Country - Class 2-1A

Previously the community had Downs Elementary School and Downs Junior High School.

Notable people

 * Francis Schmidt, football and basketball coach

title: Downs, Kansas


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Natoma, Kansas

Natoma is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 302.

History
Natoma was established in 1888, named after an American Indian railroad employee by a railroad officer. The name means "new born". The first post office had opened under the name Tapley in December 1878, but changed its name to Natoma in July 1890. Natoma was incorporated as a city in 1905.

Geography
Natoma lies in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains approximately 9 mi north of the Saline River. Paradise Creek, a tributary of the Saline, flows southeast along the southern edge of the city. Natoma is in north-central Kansas approximately 135 mi northwest of Wichita and 230 mi west of Kansas City. Located on K-18, it is roughly 25 mi southwest of Osborne, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 302 people, 126 households, and 81 families in Natoma. The population density was 715.6 per square mile (276.3/km$2$). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 495.3 per square mile (191.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.05% (281) white or European American (93.05% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.66% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.29% (19) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.66% (2) of the population.

Of the 126 households, 27.8% had children under the age of 18; 47.6% were married couples living together; 25.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.0% of households consisted of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.9% of the population.

23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $64,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,270) and the median family income was $62,039 (+/- $11,516). Males had a median income of $41,369 (+/- $1,536) versus $24,167 (+/- $9,242) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,406 (+/- $8,683). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 335 people, 160 households and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 817.1 /sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 558.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 97.0% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age was 43.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 367 people, 178 households and 95 families residing in the city. The population density was 874.8 /sqmi. There were 244 housing units at an average density of 581.6 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 98.91% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 178 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.88.

24.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $24,091 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,896 and females $22,083. The per capita income was $14,671. About 8.7% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Events
The city holds a Labor Day celebration which as its annual community festival which includes a parade, barbecue and other entertainment.

Points of interest
Natoma Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1899, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture.

Education
The community is served by Natoma–Paradise–Waldo USD 399 public school district, which is located in Natoma and has two schools in the city:
 * Natoma Elementary School (Grades K-6)
 * Natoma High School (7-12)

The Natoma Tigers have won the following Kansas State High School championships:
 * 1958 Boys' basketball - Class B
 * 1959 Boys' basketball - Class B
 * 1974 Boys' cross country - Class 1A
 * 1975 Boys' basketball - Class 1A
 * 1982 Girls' basketball - Class 1A
 * 2014 Boys' cross country - Class 1A
 * 2015 Boys' cross country - Class 1A

Transportation
K-18, an east–west route, approaches Natoma from the west, then turns southeast along the eastern side of the city.

title: Natoma, Kansas


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Osborne, Kansas

Osborne is a city in and the county seat of Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,335.

History
Settlers from southeastern Pennsylvania founded Osborne City in May 1871. They named the settlement after Vincent B. Osborne, a Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, after whom Osborne County also is named. Osborne City became the permanent county seat in November 1872. A district judge officially proclaimed it a city in May 1873, but the townspeople failed to legally organize a government. Five years later, a second attempt was successful, and the settlement incorporated as a city in 1878. "City" was dropped from its name by the mid-1890s.

A bridge was built at Osborne over the Solomon River in 1878.

Geography
Osborne is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 281 and U.S. Route 24 in north-central Kansas, it is approximately 134 mi northwest of Wichita, 219 mi west-northwest of Kansas City, and 339 mi east of Denver.

Osborne lies on the north side of the South Fork Solomon River in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains. The Osborne Canal, part of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Webster Unit Project, runs east along the northern edge of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.56 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
On average in Osborne, July is the warmest month, January is the coldest month, and May is the wettest month. The hottest temperature recorded in Osborne was 116 °F (47 °C) in 1940; the coldest temperature recorded was -31 °F (-35 °C) in 1989.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,335 people, 602 households, and 349 families in Osborne. The population density was 867.4 per square mile (334.9/km$2$). There were 727 housing units at an average density of 472.4 per square mile (182.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.53% (1,262) white or European American (93.93% non-Hispanic white), 0.07% (1) black or African-American, 0.45% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.6% (8) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.75% (10) from other races, and 3.6% (48) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.87% (25) of the population.

Of the 602 households, 24.3% had children under the age of 18; 45.2% were married couples living together; 28.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.7% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.4% of the population.

21.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,167 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,636) and the median family income was $53,802 (+/- $8,147). Males had a median income of $38,269 (+/- $10,182) versus $23,393 (+/- $4,654) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,875 (+/- $5,034). Approximately, 17.6% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.2% of those under the age of 18 and 11.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,431 people, 633 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density was 917.3 PD/sqmi. There were 776 housing units at an average density of 497.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 633 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 27% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,400, and the median income for a family was $51,042. Males had a median income of $34,200 versus $20,880 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,902. About 8.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,607 people, 693 households, and 419 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,068.1 PD/sqmi. There were 841 housing units at an average density of 559.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.88% White, 0.19% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 693 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

Economy
As of 2013, 65.4% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force. 0.0% was in the armed forces, and 65.4% was in the civilian labor force with 62.8% being employed and 2.6% unemployed. The composition, by occupation, of the employed civilian labor force was: 28.7% in management, business, science, and arts; 27.4% in sales and office occupations; 18.3% in service occupations; 14.6% in production, transportation, and material moving; and 11.1% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance. The three industries employing the largest percentages of the working civilian labor force were: educational services, health care, and social assistance (18.2%); wholesale trade (11.3%); and retail trade (10.5%).

The cost of living in Osborne is relatively low; compared to a U.S. average of 100, the cost of living index for the city is 79.4. As of 2013, the median home value in the city was $42,400, the median selected monthly owner cost was $627 for housing units with a mortgage and $329 for those without, and the median gross rent was $492.

Government
Osborne is a city of the second class with a mayor–council form of government. The city council consists of six members and meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

As the county seat, Osborne is the administrative center of Osborne County. The county courthouse is located downtown, and all departments of the county government base their operations in the city.

Osborne lies within Kansas's 1st U.S. Congressional District. For the purposes of representation in the Kansas Legislature, the city is located in the 36th district of the Kansas Senate and the 109th district of the Kansas House of Representatives.

Education
The community is served by Osborne USD 392 public school district, which provides public primary and secondary education, operating two schools in the city: Osborne Elementary School (Grades K-6) and Osborne Junior/Senior High School (7-12).

Transportation
U.S. Route 281 runs north–south through Osborne, meeting U.S. Route 24, an east–west route, just north of the city. At the junction, U.S. 24 turns north and runs concurrently with U.S. 281.

Osborne Municipal Airport is located immediately southeast of the city. It is used primarily for general aviation.

Osborne is the western terminus of a line of the Kyle Railroad. The city is also the northwestern terminus of a line of the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad.

Media
One newspaper is published in Osborne, the weekly Osborne County Farmer.

Osborne is in the Wichita-Hutchinson, Kansas television market.

Points of interest
The Osborne County Historical Museum exhibits artifacts from local history, including antique farm equipment, period clothing and housewares, and American Indian artifacts, and maintains on site a one-room school house built in 1912.

A roadside park at the north end of the city displays information about the geodetic center of North America, which is located roughly 18 mi south-southeast of the city, and hosts a replica of the geodetic marker at the site.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Osborne include:
 * Chris Arpad (1967- ), steel drummer
 * Fred Cornwell (1961- ), football tight end
 * Josh Eilert (1983- ), American basketball coach
 * Edward L. Kessel (1904-1997), biologist
 * Joe Miller (1967- ), judge, Alaska politician
 * Elsie Reasoner Ralph (25 April 1878 - 29 April 1913), first female war correspondent in US history
 * Lee Wykoff (1898-1974), professional wrestler

title: Osborne, Kansas


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Portis, Kansas

Portis is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 86.

History
The first settlement at Portis was made in 1871. In that year a trading post was established at the site.

In 1879, the town was platted with the name of Bethany. The Central Branch Railroad routed through the city and built a station. Later, the railroad was sold to the Missouri Pacific Railroad, it became the second "Bethany" on their railroad system. To prevent conflicts with Bethany, Missouri, it was decided to change the name of this station. The name was changed to Portis, in honor of the Vice-President of the Missouri Pacific, Thomas Jefferson Portis (born in 1827).

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

Portis is located on the north fork of the Solomon River.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 86 people, 41 households, and 25 families in Portis. The population density was 329.5 per square mile (127.2/km$2$). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 229.9 per square mile (88.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.35% (82) white or European American (94.19% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.16% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.49% (3) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.16% (1) of the population.

Of the 41 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 17.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.0% of households consisted of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.2 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.0% of the population.

19.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,519 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,775) and the median family income was $54,904 (+/- $6,956). Males had a median income of $28,958 (+/- $19,831) versus $20,781 (+/- $3,028) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,875 (+/- $4,081). Approximately, 7.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 50 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 412.0 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 312.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 123 people, 58 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 452.6 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 320.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.75% White, 0.81% Asian, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,653. There were 3.6% of families and 6.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.6% of those over 64.

Education
Portis is a part of USD 392 Osborne County Schools.

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

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Bennington, Kansas

Bennington is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 622.

19th century
Bennington was platted in 1878 and grew to a population of over 200 within three years. The city name comes from one of two sources. A paper written on the history of Bennington states that Bennington is an Indian name meaning "place of fine trees." The same article also states that co-city founder George R. Parker gave the town its name after Bennington, Vermont. The Solomon Valley Railroad, a branch of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, reached Bennington in 1878.

In 1879, the first school was located one half mile south of town. In 1918, a new school house was built. In 1938, an auditorium was added; in 1955 a shop was added; and in 1961 a new grade school building was annexed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 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, Bennington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Bennington is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 622 people, 254 households, and 163 families in Bennington. The population density was 1,481.0 per square mile (571.8/km$2$). There were 270 housing units at an average density of 642.9 per square mile (248.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.8% (571) white or European American (91.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.32% (2) black or African-American, 0.48% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.16% (1) from other races, and 7.23% (45) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.25% (14) of the population.

Of the 254 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18; 49.6% were married couples living together; 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.7% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% 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 23.0% of the population.

24.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $67,143 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,979) and the median family income was $73,913 (+/- $5,512). Males had a median income of $40,703 (+/- $5,196) versus $23,594 (+/- $10,436) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,365 (+/- $2,567). Approximately, 13.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 672 people, 261 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was 1600.0 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 673.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 261 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 623 people, 245 households, and 182 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,474.4 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 629.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.75% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,303, and the median income for a family was $45,972. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,919. About 5.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Bennington government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm.
 * City Hall, 121 North Nelson Street.
 * U.S. Post Office, 116 North Nelson Street.

Education
The community is served by Twin Valley USD 240 public school district.
 * Bennington High School, 301 North Putnam Street.
 * Bennington Junior High School, 301 North Putnam Street.
 * Bennington Grade School, 223 North Putnam Street.

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Culver, Kansas

Culver is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 114. It is located northwest of Salina at the intersection of 90th Road and Aspen Road, next to an abandoned railroad.

History
Culver was laid out in about 1878. It was named after George Washington Culver who was living in Ottawa County, Kansas in August 1868 when he was recruited to be a scout for Col. George Forsyth, following the first Spillman-Bacon Creek Indian raid. At daybreak on September 17, 1868 Forsyth's band of 50 civilian scouts was attacked by about 1,000 of Roman Nose's dog soldier warriors in northeastern Colorado Territory. This was known as Beecher Island. They took cover on a small sandy island in the middle of the Arickaree fork of the Republican river about 17 miles south of present-day Wray, Colorado. The next three days were spent fighting and by the time the fighting ended, the scouts were out of rations and living on horse and mule meat. About half of the scouts were wounded at the outbreak of the fighting. Culver was one of five scouts killed or mortally wounded. Culver was buried at the battleground, later moved to Fort Wallace Cemetery and eventually to Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Before Beecher Island, during the Civil war he served as 2nd Lt, Co E, Second Colorado Cavalry. Following the Civil War, he worked for a time as a watchmaker in Junction City, Kansas, and shortly before his death was elected to public office in Ottawa County, Kansas. The town and township of Culver were named in honor of him.

A post office was opened at Culver in 1873 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984.,

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

Demographics
Culver is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 114 people, 41 households, and 25 families in Culver. The population density was 640.4 per square mile (247.3/km$2$). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 314.6 per square mile (121.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.09% (97) white or European American (84.21% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 2.63% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.88% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.88% (1) from other races, and 10.53% (12) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.26% (6) of the population.

Of the 41 households, 17.1% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 26.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.0% of households consisted of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.8% of the population.

21.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 119.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $27,813 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,696) and the median family income was $29,375 (+/- $25,601). Approximately, 21.4% of families and 32.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.0% of those under the age of 18 and 25.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 121 people, 48 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 806.7 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 373.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 4.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% 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 2.91.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 164 people, 57 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was 996.4 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 376.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.46% White, 5.49% Native American, and 3.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,047. About 9.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Twin Valley USD 240 public school district.

Notable people

 * George Washington Carver, lived in the vicinity for a brief period.

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Delphos, Kansas

Delphos is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 302. The community was named after Delphos, Ohio.

History
Delphos was founded in 1867 by Levi and Dan Yockey. The two brothers moved to the area from Delphos, Ohio and named the new community for their hometown. Many settlers came to the area looking for a fresh start after the Civil War.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, of which, 0.62 sqmi is land, and 0.02 sqmi is water.

The city is located on the Solomon River and is five miles west of U.S. Route 81.

Demographics
Delphos is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 302 people, 131 households, and 86 families in Delphos. The population density was 509.3 per square mile (196.6/km$2$). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 306.9 per square mile (118.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.03% (287) white or European American (94.04% non-Hispanic white), 0.33% (1) black or African-American, 0.66% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.33% (1) from other races, and 3.64% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.32% (4) of the population.

Of the 131 households, 21.4% had children under the age of 18; 51.9% were married couples living together; 26.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.1% of households consisted of individuals and 19.1% 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 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.6% of the population.

22.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,118 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,989) and the median family income was $61,667 (+/- $13,961). Males had a median income of $31,146 (+/- $13,570) versus $29,063 (+/- $9,495) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,526 (+/- $5,767). Approximately, 9.4% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 20.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 359 people, 161 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The population density was 579.0 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 358.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 161 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.3% 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 2.23 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 469 people, 200 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 766.8 PD/sqmi. There were 238 housing units at an average density of 389.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White, 0.21% Native American, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 200 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $39,038. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $18,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,801. About 8.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.

Delphos schools were closed through school unification. The Delphos High School mascot was Delphos Maroons.

Notable people

 * Grace Bedell, credited with influencing Abraham Lincoln to grow his beard.
 * L. E. Katterfield, graduated in Delphos 1898, became noted socialist and communist leader.
 * Archie McKain, Major League baseball pitcher

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Minneapolis, Kansas

Minneapolis is a city in and the county seat of Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,946.

History
The community was originally called Markley's Mills, and under the latter name was laid out in 1866. It was renamed Minneapolis about 1871, after Minneapolis, Minnesota. The railroad was built through Minneapolis in 1878.

Minneapolis had its own minor league baseball team called the Minnies in 1905, then from 1908 to 1909, and again in 1912, alternately as part of the Kansas State League or Central Kansas League.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.76 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
Minneapolis is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,946 people, 785 households, and 473 families in Minneapolis. The population density was 1,061.6 per square mile (409.9/km$2$). There were 905 housing units at an average density of 493.7 per square mile (190.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.24% (1,795) white or European American (90.44% non-Hispanic white), 0.87% (17) black or African-American, 0.26% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.26% (5) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.46% (9) from other races, and 5.91% (115) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.93% (57) of the population.

Of the 785 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18; 49.7% were married couples living together; 26.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.7% of households consisted of individuals and 16.3% 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 2.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.4% of the population.

23.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,578 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,294) and the median family income was $76,719 (+/- $7,674). Males had a median income of $40,694 (+/- $8,244) versus $27,212 (+/- $7,010) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,711 (+/- $4,343). Approximately, 10.0% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,032 people, 832 households, and 528 families living in the city. The population density was 1154.5 PD/sqmi. There were 919 housing units at an average density of 522.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 832 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,046 people, 810 households, and 512 families living in the city. The population density was 1,173.6 PD/sqmi. There were 914 housing units at an average density of 524.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, 1.32% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 810 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% 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 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,792, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $29,028 versus $21,174 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,628. About 3.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions
Rock City park is located eight miles southwest of Minneapolis.

Education
The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.

Notable people

 * George Washington Carver, who lived in the vicinity for a brief period.
 * Bessie S. McColgin, Oklahoma businesswoman and politician
 * Rollin Rees, former U.S. Representative from Kansas
 * Frank "Cannonball" Richards, vaudeville and sideshow performer known for his acts involving hits to the gut, most famously getting shot with a cannonball
 * Alexander Riddle, 11th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas and publisher of the Minneapolis Messenger newspaper

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Tescott, Kansas

Tescott is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 265. It is located northwest of Salina at the intersection of 30th Road and K-18 highway, next to an abandoned railroad.

History
Tescott was laid out in 1866. The city was named for T.E. Scott, an early settler.

On May 1, 2018, an EF3 wedge tornado struck the area near the city, damaging one house. Nobody was killed nor injured.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 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, Tescott has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Tescott is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 319 people, 129 households, and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 886.1 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 430.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 129 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.5% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 133 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 998.5 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 444.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.88% African American, 1.47% Native American, and 0.29% from two or more races.

There were 133 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,839. About 11.0% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Twin Valley USD 240 public school district. The district has two high schools; Bennington High School and Tescott High School.

The Tescott Trojans won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1957.

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Burdett, Kansas

Burdett is a city in Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 228.

History
Burdett was a station and shipping point on the division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway that ran from Larned to Jetmore. The community was named for the American humorist writer Robert Jones Burdette.

A post office was opened in Brown's Grove (an extinct town) in 1877, but it was moved to Burdett in 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 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, Burdett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 228 people, 95 households, and 65 families in Burdett. The population density was 876.9 per square mile (338.6/km$2$). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 469.2 per square mile (181.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.74% (216) white or European American (92.11% non-Hispanic white), 0.44% (1) black or African-American, 0.44% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.44% (1) from other races, and 3.95% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.39% (10) of the population.

Of the 95 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18; 52.6% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.3% of households consisted of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 25.4% of the population.

26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $24,316) and the median family income was $49,375 (+/- $23,576). Males had a median income of $35,481 (+/- $5,852) versus $33,750 (+/- $20,303) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,060 (+/- $8,564). Approximately, 5.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 247 people, 102 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 914.8 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 474.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.4% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 256 people, 108 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,014.7 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 507.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.09% White, 3.12% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 29.6% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,490. About 6.3% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Burdett is served by USD 496 Pawnee Heights. The Pawnee Heights High School mascot is Tigers.

Burdett High School was closed through school unification. The Burdett Tigers won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1954.

Notable people

 * Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered the dwarf planet Pluto in 1930, lived in Burdett during part of his teens.

title: Burdett, Kansas


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Garfield, Kansas

Garfield is a city in Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 151.

History
Garfield is named for James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States.

The first post office in Garfield was established in 1873.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 151 people, 67 households, and 44 families in Garfield. The population density was 280.7 per square mile (108.4/km$2$). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 178.4 per square mile (68.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.81% (119) white or European American (77.48% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.66% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.6% (16) from other races, and 9.93% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.89% (24) of the population.

Of the 67 households, 25.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.3% were married couples living together; 26.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.4% of households consisted of individuals and 9.0% 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 3.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.6% of the population.

22.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,148) and the median family income was $61,500 (+/- $21,653). Males had a median income of $50,500 (+/- $28,062) versus $27,813 (+/- $7,657) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,688 (+/- $13,471). Approximately, 20.8% of families and 27.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 190 people, 82 households and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 351.9 /sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 188.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 92.6% White, 2.1% Native American, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 49.4 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 198 people, 83 households and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 369.3 /sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 180.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 97.98% White, 0.51% African American, 0.51% 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 83 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.74.

25.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median household income was $38,500 and the median family income was $39,583. Males had a median income of $23,750 and females $21,250. The per capita income was $15,767. About 4.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.8% of those 65 or over.

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

title: Garfield, Kansas