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Sedan, Kansas

Sedan is the county seat of and the largest city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,000.

History
Sedan was founded in 1871. The city was named in commemoration of the 1870 Battle of Sedan. In 1875, it was chosen as the county seat. Sedan was incorporated as a city in 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.81 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, Sedan has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,124 people, 482 households, and 269 families residing in the city. The population density was 1387.7 PD/sqmi. There were 615 housing units at an average density of 759.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 0.4% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 482 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% 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 1,342 people, 560 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,712.6 PD/sqmi. There were 652 housing units at an average density of 832.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.44% White, 0.52% African American, 3.35% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 560 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.2% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,324, and the median income for a family was $32,574. Males had a median income of $21,490 versus $19,261 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,153. About 6.8% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Sedan is served by Chautauqua County USD 286 public school district, and its Sedan Jr/Sr High School is located in Sedan. Schools in Chautauqua County were consolidated through school unification.

Prior to school unification, the Sedan Blue Devils won the Kansas State High School class B baseball championship in 1973 and 2011.

Area attractions

 * Emmett Kelly Museum is located in Sedan, honoring native son, circus clown Emmett Kelly.
 * Butcher Falls

Notable people

 * Emmett Kelly, circus performer
 * Elmer Riggs, paleontologist who died here
 * Cassius Shartel, U.S. Representative of Missouri
 * William Sproul, U.S. Representative of Kansas
 * Charlie Weatherbie, college football coach

Twin City
Sedan, Kansas has a partnership with the village of Sedan, France. Sedan is located in the Ardennes in Northern France.

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Baxter Springs, Kansas

Baxter Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States, and located along Spring River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,888.

Indigenous settlement
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples had lived along the waterways throughout the west. The Osage migrated west from the Ohio River area of Kentucky, driven out by the Iroquois. They settled in Kansas by the mid-17th century, adopting Plains Indian traditions. They competed with other tribes and by 1750 they dominated much of what is now the region of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

One of the largest Osage bands was led by Chief Black Dog (Manka - Chonka). His men completed what became known as the Black Dog Trail by 1803. It started from their winter territory east of Baxter Springs and extended southwest to their summer hunting grounds at the Great Salt Plains in present-day Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The Osage regularly stopped at the springs for healing on their way to summer hunting grounds. They made the trail by clearing it of brush and large rocks, and constructing earthen ramps to the fords. Wide enough for eight horsemen to ride abreast, the trail was the first improved road in Kansas and Oklahoma.

American frontier
During the late 1830s and Indian Removal, the Cherokee people were among the Five Civilized Tribes forced out of the Southeast United States to west of the Mississippi River. This area was defined by the United States as part of their Cherokee Neutral Lands. A trading post was established at the springs. Some Native Americans and European-American settlers began to develop a community around the post. The 19th-century settlers eventually named the city and nearby springs after early settler A. Baxter. He had claimed land about 1850 and built a frontier tavern or inn.

Civil War era
During the American Civil War, the United States government built several rudimentary military posts at present-day Baxter Springs, fortifying what had been a trading post: Fort Baxter, Camp Ben Butler and Camp Hunter. This was to protect settlers against the Confederate regulars and partisan guerrillas operating in the eastern part of state.

On October 4, 1863, some 400 men of the pro-Southern Quantrill's raiders were passing on their way to Texas for the winter. They attacked Fort Blair. Part of the garrison was away from the fort on assignment. The remainder, mostly United States Colored Troops, held the fort with few casualties. Quantrill's men later encountered an unrelated detachment of 103 Union troops out on the prairie. The Confederates overwhelmed them, killing nearly all the Union men, including many after they were captured.

After temporarily reinforcing the fort, the United States abandoned the Baxter Springs area later that year. It moved its troops to the better fortified Fort Scott, Kansas. Before leaving, US forces tore down and destroyed Fort Baxter to make it unusable for hostiles.

Cowtown
Most of the town's growth took place after the war, when it began to develop at a rapid pace. By 1867, entrepreneurs had constructed a cable ferry across the Spring River, which was operated into the 1880s. At that time, it was replaced by the first bridge built across the river.

Around 1868 there was a great demand for beef in the North. Texas cattlemen and stock raisers drove large herds of cattle from the southern plains, and used Baxter Springs as a way point to the northern markets at Kansas City, which linked to railroads to the East. This led to the dramatic growth of Baxter Springs by the early 1870s as the first "cow town" in Kansas. By 1875, its population was estimated at 5,000.

The town organized the Stockyards and Drovers Association to buy and sell cattle. They constructed corrals for up to 20,000 head of cattle, supplied with ample grazing lands and fresh water. Texas cattle trade stimulated the growth of related businesses, and Baxter Springs grew rapidly. The town was regularly the rowdy gathering place of cowboys, and saloons, livery stables, brothels and hotels were developed to support their seasonal business. At the same time other settlers were building schools and churches, to support family life.

Resort town
After railroads were constructed from the North into Texas later in the century, cattlemen no longer needed to conduct the cattle drives, or to use Baxter Springs as a way station to markets. The first railroad to enter Texas from the north, completed in 1872, was the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad As ranchers started shipping their beef directly from Texas, business in Baxter Springs and other cow towns fell off sharply.

However, the Baxter spring developed a medicinal reputation. The town became a destination resort around the springs for travelers brought by the new railroad.

Mining center
The discovery of lead in large veins in the tri-state area revived the area towns from the economic doldrums in the early twentieth century. In the early days of Baxter Springs, lead had been found in small quantities along Spring Creek, but it was of poor quality. It was suspected that higher grade ore could be found, but only at deeper depths. The Baxter Springs City Council by Ordinance 42 enacted provisions that greatly limited any mining within city limits. Their actions protected the land in the city; nearby towns have suffered from mining-related environmental degradation.

Baxter Springs certainly benefited from the business and revenues generated by regional mining activity. Many of the mine owners and operators built ambitious houses here to reflect their success. In addition, in the early 1900s many mining executives built their business offices in Baxter Springs. By the 1940s, however, much of the high-quality ore had been mined, and the industry declined in the region. Some towns became defunct, and Hockerville, Lincolnville, Douthit, Zincville and others disappeared. The mining practices of the time caused considerable environmental degradation in the region. Federal and state restoration efforts have helped to improve the land since the late twentieth century.

In 1926, the downtown main street was designated as part of the historic Route 66 transcontinental highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles. The highway became known informally as America's "Main Street", because it used the main arteries of many cities. Designation as Route 66 stimulated related growth along the highway, including of motels and fast food places, and it gained a prominent place in popular culture. Baxter Spring was one of only three towns through which Route 66 passed in Kansas.

Since the late 20th century, the town has reserved the land of Riverside Park along the Spring River. This has renewed the community's connection and preserved access to the river and its green banks.

2014 tornado
A tornado started near Quapaw, Oklahoma and moved through Baxter Springs on April 27, 2014.

Geography
Baxter Springs is sited on the western bank of the Spring River at the edge of the Ozarks, in the Spring River basin. U.S. Route 69 Alternate and U.S. Route 166 have a junction at the city, and U.S. Route 400 bypasses it to the northeast. The center of town is less than two miles (3 km) from the Kansas-Oklahoma state border, though the incorporated area of the city extends to the border. It is also about 13 mi west-southwest of Joplin, Missouri.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.19 sqmi, of which, 3.11 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 3,888 people, 1,595 households, and 979 families in Baxter Springs. The population density was 1,234.7 per square mile (476.7/km$2$). There were 1,898 housing units at an average density of 602.7 per square mile (232.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.86% (3,066) white or European American (77.73% non-Hispanic white), 0.39% (15) black or African-American, 7.07% (275) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.64% (25) Asian, 0.46% (18) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.08% (42) from other races, and 11.5% (447) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.06% (119) of the population.

Of the 1,595 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18; 43.8% were married couples living together; 28.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.1% of households consisted of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 14.5% of the population.

23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,926 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,483) and the median family income was $54,219 (+/- $13,154). Males had a median income of $31,010 (+/- $2,470) versus $27,361 (+/- $9,774) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,629 (+/- $3,847). Approximately, 9.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,238 people, 1,754 households, and 1,151 families residing in the city. The population density was 1362.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,053 housing units at an average density of 660.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.2% White, 0.8% African American, 6.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.4% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,754 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 4,602 people, 1,860 households, and 1,246 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,469.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,106 housing units at an average density of 672.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.03% White, 0.98% Black or African American, 5.04% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 5.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 1,860 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,876, and the median income for a family was $33,933. Males had a median income of $27,005 versus $19,038 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,789. About 9.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Baxter Springs USD 508 public school district.

Notable people

 * Waylande Gregory (1905–1971), artist
 * Richard Hilderbrand, member of the Kansas Senate
 * Hale Irwin, (b1945), PGA golfer
 * Max McCoy (b1958), journalist and author (Indiana Jones, Elevations)
 * Charles Parham (1873–1929), Pentecostal leader
 * Joe Rooney, (b1975), lead guitarist for country pop trio Rascal Flatts
 * H. Lee Scott, Jr., (b1949), former President and CEO of Wal-Mart.
 * Tim Shallenburger (b1954), former Kansas State Treasurer and Speaker of the Kansas House
 * Byron Stewart (b1956), actor (The White Shadow, St. Elsewhere)
 * Glad Youse (1898 – 1985), composer

Gallery

 * Historic Images of Baxter Springs, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library

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Columbus, Kansas

Columbus is the second largest city and county seat of Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,929. It is located approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Pittsburg.

History
The first settlement was made at Columbus in 1868. The first post office in Columbus was established in 1869.

Columbus was a railroad junction for the Saint Louis and San Francisco, and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads. It was named Columbus by A.L. Peters, one of the European-American founders, for his hometown of Columbus, Ohio; the name thus indirectly honors Christopher Columbus, the explorer. Coal, lead and zinc were mined in the region. Columbus had a considerable trade in agricultural products, and its businesses included machine shops, grain elevators, flour mills, a cigar factory, bottle works (soft drinks), a canning factory, and an extensive brick-making plant.

In 1875, Robert A. Long and Victor Bell formed the Long-Bell Lumber Company in Columbus. From one lumberyard, Long-Bell expanded operations and holdings to become one of the largest vertically integrated lumber companies in the United States. In 1956 it was purchased by International Paper.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.42 sqmi, all land.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,929 people, 1,251 households, and 746 families in Columbus. The population density was 1,203.9 per square mile (464.8/km$2$). There were 1,488 housing units at an average density of 611.6 per square mile (236.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 86.79% (2,542) white or European American (84.91% non-Hispanic white), 0.48% (14) black or African-American, 3.11% (91) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.2% (6) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.75% (22) from other races, and 8.67% (254) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.41% (100) of the population.

Of the 1,251 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.1% were married couples living together; 34.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 18.4% 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 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.2% of the population.

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,688 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,704) and the median family income was $50,726 (+/- $10,311). Males had a median income of $25,964 (+/- $11,039) versus $30,048 (+/- $11,578) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,806 (+/- $8,270). Approximately, 9.7% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under the age of 18 and 22.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,312 people, 1,424 households, and 850 families living in the city. The population density was 1368.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,633 housing units at an average density of 674.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 0.5% African American, 2.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,424 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% 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 2.94.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,396 people, 1,412 households, and 885 families living in the city. The population density was 1,408.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,610 housing units at an average density of 667.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.70% White, 0.32% African American, 1.56% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.03% of the population.

There were 1,412 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,530, and the median income for a family was $38,136. Males had a median income of $30,541 versus $17,069 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,937. About 12.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Columbus USD 493 public school district.

Notable people

 * Marcellus Boss, 5th Civilian Governor of Guam
 * Elizabeth W. Crandall, educator
 * Merle Evans, bandleader for Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus
 * James Reed Hallowell, politician
 * Robert A. Long, lumber baron, developer, investor, newspaper owner, and philanthropist
 * Doro Merande, film, stage and television actress
 * Kenneth A. Spencer, industrialist
 * Norma Terris, singer and actress
 * Leland Justin Webb, 1st Mayor of Columbus, lawyer, served in the American Civil War
 * Thomas Daniel Winter, U.S. Representative from Kansas, 1939–1947.

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Galena, Kansas

Galena is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,761.

History
Although the railroad was built through the territory of Galena in 1871, the community did not start until the discovery of lead there in the spring of 1877. The first post office was established in 1877.

The city was originally platted by the Galena Mining and Smelting Company and was to be known as Cornwall. The city was actually known as Short Creek when first established because of a nearby creek and was known as Bonanza briefly before taking the present name of Galena in 1877, which is named after the lead ore galena found in the area. The city was part of the tri state mining area and had over 30,000 inhabitants. After the mines closed in the 1970s, population decreased.

The Jayhawk Ordnance Works northwest of Galena, built during World War II, was a large ordnance plant producing ammonium nitrate. After the war it was privatized by its operator Kenneth Aldred Spencer and at one point was the world's largest producer of ammonium nitrate fertilizer in the world. It would form the basis for the Spencer Chemical Company's fortune which would eventually be funneled into numerous philanthropies throughout Missouri and Kansas. The Spencer family had been in the area because of their ownership of the Pittsburg & Midway Coal Company mining operation. The plant is still in operation as the Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation now owned by CABB.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.62 sqmi, of which, 4.57 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water. Galena is the eastern end of the segment of U.S. Route 66 that passes through Kansas.

Superfund site
In 1983 as a result of historic practices involved in the mining and smelting of toxic metals, including the deposition of lead, zinc, antimony and cadmium, the Cherokee County Superfund site was listed on the EPA's National Priorities List (NPL). These sites include the most serious abandoned hazardous waste sites in the United States and represent the priority list for remedial action under the Superfund program. The site consists of approximately 115 square miles, divided into seven subsites including Galena. The Cherokee County site encompasses the Kansas portion of the Tri-State district, the latter including Northeastern Oklahoma and Southwestern Missouri. Acidic waters in mine shafts throughout the site, chat piles, tailings impoundments, and surface waters both in mine pits and streams draining the site contain substantial concentrations of these toxic wastes.

Demographics
The population of Galena has dropped by 73% since 1900.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,761 people, 1,096 households, and 699 families in Galena. The population density was 599.8 per square mile (231.6/km$2$). There were 1,315 housing units at an average density of 285.7 per square mile (110.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.11% (2,350) white or European American (83.56% non-Hispanic white), 0.76% (21) black or African-American, 3.37% (93) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.29% (8) Asian, 0.18% (5) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.94% (26) from other races, and 9.34% (258) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.26% (90) of the population.

Of the 1,096 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18; 41.0% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.5% of households consisted of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.4% of the population.

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $30,649 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,806) and the median family income was $50,462 (+/- $10,225). Males had a median income of $30,745 (+/- $11,631) versus $25,025 (+/- $2,900) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,133 (+/- $4,284). Approximately, 21.4% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under the age of 18 and 15.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,085 people, 1,198 households, and 792 families living in the city. The population density was 675.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,429 housing units at an average density of 312.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White, 0.4% African American, 3.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 1,198 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

Education
The community is served by Galena USD 499 public school district. Galena is home to Galena High School. In 1916 the Kansas Supreme Court heard a case where the school superintendent separated the African American ("colored") children and had them taught together from various grades by an African American teacher. The court rejected the district's decision making and requires students of different backgrounds be taught together.

In the media

 * Galena is home to the International Harvester L-170 truck that became the inspiration for the character "Mater" in Disney's Cars. The truck sits at 119 N. Main St. outside of the Cars on the Route diner and souvenir store, a restored Kan-O-Tex Service Station.
 * There are several museums in Galena such as the Galena Mining and Historical Museum located at 319 West 7th Street (Route 66) in Galena. According to the museum's Facebook page, the building is an Old Katy Railroad Depot which was moved to its current location on 7th Street in 1983. The museum opened in 1984 with a 42 × 42 ft annex added in 1988, and then another 42 × 42 ft annex added in 2010. The museum is home to mining, school, Route 66 and historic memorabilia of city of Galena. It features a 1919 Model T Touring Car; a 1924 Model T Roadster; a 1931 Model A $2 1/2$-ton Truck as part of its many exhibits.

Notable people

 * James Corman (1920–2000), California politician
 * George Grantham (1900–1954), MLB player
 * Richard Hilderbrand, member of the Kansas Senate
 * Jake LaTurner (born 1988), U.S. Representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district

title: Galena, Kansas


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Roseland, Kansas

Roseland is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 76.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, all of it land.

Roseland is on K-102, west of its junction with K-7.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 77 people, 37 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 96.3 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 60.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White and 2.6% Native American.

There were 37 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.9% male and 57.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 101 people, 39 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 125.9 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 61.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.04% White, and 3.96% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 25.6% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $12,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,125. There were 11.1% of families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.1% of under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.

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Scammon, Kansas

Scammon is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 376.

History
Scammon was laid out in 1884. It was named for the four Scammon brothers, who operated the first mine there. David Mackie (1836–1910) was a founder and builder of Scammon, and the first President of the Scammon State Bank. The community was known as Stilson when it was first settled. The town was known as Scammonville for a short time before adopting the current name.

The first post office at Scammonville, established in 1879, was renamed Scammon in 1890.

The local railroad history group Heart of the Heartlands, based in Scammon and nearby unincorporated Carona, has restored the old Carona depot as a museum.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 482 people, 192 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 753.1 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 342.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 192 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.6% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 496 people, 192 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 782.4 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 350.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.75% White, 0.60% African American, 2.42% Native American, 0.60% Asian, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,268, and the median income for a family was $37,708. Males had a median income of $29,219 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,926. About 11.3% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * George Barr, umpire.
 * Rube Ferns, boxer.
 * Fred McMullin, baseball player.

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Treece, Kansas

Treece is a ghost town in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States, and part of the historic Tri-State Mining District. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 138. As of May 2012 the city was abandoned and most buildings and other facilities demolished due to pervasive problems with lead pollution resulting from past mining. Two people who had refused an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) buyout remained in 2012, then one died in 2016.

History
Treece and neighboring former cities Picher, Cardin and Douthat were formed as a result of mining operations in the early 20th century. Realtor J. O. Treece lent the town his name. The first post office in Treece was established in 1917. Treece was a major supplier of lead, zinc, and iron ore. During its maximum production, Treece and Picher combined had a population of over 20,000 and produced $20 billion worth of ore mainly during World War I and World War II. After the 1970s, ore production declined rapidly as did the city's population. In 1981 the Environmental Protection Agency deemed the Tri-State Mining District as contaminated and promised to take actions to clean up the area.

The cleanup of Tri-State Mining District lands was divided for EPA purposes into a total of four National Priority List (NPL) Superfund Sites: the Cherokee County Site, Cherokee County, Kansas; the Orongo-Duenweg Site, Jasper County, Missouri; the Newton County Mine Tailings Site, Newton County, Missouri; and the Tar Creek Site, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The Cherokee County Superfund Site was in turn divided into seven subsites that were grouped and divided into nine operable units (OUs). The area around Treece was designated OU4. Thus, while Treece is located less than a mile north of Picher, Oklahoma, a town which was closed due to lead pollution, Treece was located at a different Superfund site. Picher's residents' property was bought out by the Environmental Protection Agency. Residents of Treece also demanded a buy-out, but at first were not certain of receiving one. As of September 2009, it was reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wanted to clean up the soil in Treece, instead of moving its residents away. Congress, however, passed an environmental appropriations bill on October 29, 2009, that authorized the EPA to buy out the town. Residents had until August 31, 2010 to apply for a Federal buyout and offers were to be made to the 80 residents who applied in December. As of May 2, 2012 only one couple had rejected the buyout offer and remained in Treece living in a double-wide trailer. Other than their location all other facilities in the former city have been sold, moved, or demolished.

Despite all the money spent by the EPA to relocate the people of Treece and tear down the buildings left behind, there has not been much clean up of the mine waste done.

In 2012, the State of Kansas officially disincorporated the city of Treece.

Contamination
Treece, Kansas was deemed as uninhabitable and contaminated by the Environmental Protection Agency because of the large chat piles and leftover mine tailings that still exist in the abandoned town today. Wes Enzinna, a writer for The New York Times, visited Treece in 2010 and interviewed some of the remaining residents; they claimed that years before Treece, Kansas was ever ruled contaminated by the EPA, children who swam in the local Tar Creek Superfund site would end up with chemical burns (superficially resembling sunburn) all over their bodies.

The reason that the chat piles and mine tailings are so dangerous is because of the high amount of lead that is still left in the rock. While short-term exposure to lead will not necessarily harm a person, if one is exposed for long periods of time, which the people living in Treece were, it can result in high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and reduced fertility. No studies have been done to determine the effects that the toxic environment left on the health of former residents of Treece, Kansas.

Some of the chat piles in Treece are up to 200 ft tall and the dust that is blown off from these piles “still contains enough metal to make blood-lead levels among young children here three times higher than the national average”, indicating that the residents of Treece had been dealing and living with dangerous amounts of toxic waste in their backyards for 50–60 years before anything was done to clean up the area.

When the mining companies stopped mining, they shut off the water pumps that kept the mines from flooding. When the floodwater traveled through the mining tunnels, it picked up all the leftover traces of minerals that were left behind. The water then found its way into the local Tar Creek and other streams, contaminating the water and ruining the habitat of the local wildlife.

It is important to add that Tar Creek runs through Treece and many other towns in the area that faced the same issues as Treece.

Geography
Treece is located in southeast Kansas adjacent to the Kansas-Oklahoma border just west of U.S. Route 69. Picher, Oklahoma lies one mile to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 0.1 sqmi, all land.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 59 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,134.9 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 945.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.91% White, 7.38% Native American, 2.01% African American, and 4.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 33.9% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,122. There were 20.0% of families and 26.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 40.5% of under eighteens and 19.0% of those over 64.

2010s
As of May 2012, one couple who had rejected an EPA buyout offer remained in Treece.

On August 30, 2016, Timothy Busby, one of the two remaining Treece residents, died at the age of 54. He is survived by his wife, Della Busby, who lived with him in Treece until his death, as well as their three grown children and other relatives.

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Weir, Kansas

Weir is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 569.

History
Weir was founded in 1872. It is named after landowner T. M. Weir, who donated forty acres as a townsite. The first post office in Weir was established in 1875.

In 1873, the Weir City Zinc Company was the first zinc smelter to open at Weir. Weir was also one of the first locations in Kansas where coal was mined commercially. Weir is, in large part undermined at a depth of about 30 feet where coal was mined from a 4 foot thick vein. In 1899, more than 200 African-American miners traveled to Weir from Pana, Illinois, after being attacked by white union members in what was called the Pana riot during a coal mining strike. They were eager for work and unwilling to return to Alabama, from where they had been recruited.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all of it land.

Weir is south of U.S. Route 400 and is located on K-103.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 686 people, 266 households, and 176 families living in the city. The population density was 729.8 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 328.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.3% African American, 2.6% Native American, 0.9% 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 266 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. Of all households 26.3% were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 780 people, 310 households, and 212 families living in the city. The population density was 745.3 PD/sqmi. There were 352 housing units at an average density of 336.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.31% White, 0.38% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 310 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. Of all households 25.5% were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,054, and the median income for a family was $35,476. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $21,518 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,561. About 8.7% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

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West Mineral, Kansas

West Mineral is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 154. It is the home of Big Brutus, the second largest electric shovel in the world.

History
West Mineral was named from the coal mines found there. A post office was established in West Mineral in 1899.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 185 people, 81 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 544.1 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 279.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 1.6% Native American, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 100 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 709.2 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 353.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 2.06% Native American, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,176. About 8.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.

Education
West Mineral is served by USD 247 Southeast.

The West Mineral School was closed through school unification. The Elementary and Junior High mascot was the Wildcat with school colors of purple and gold. When the school serviced upper grade levels, the West Mineral High School mascot was Crusaders.

Notable person

 * Orval Grove, Major League Baseball pitcher

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Bird City, Kansas

Bird City is a city in Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 437.

History
Bird City was founded in 1885. It was named for Benjamin Bird, a cattleman. The surrounding area was originally used predominately for livestock grazing.

Bird City was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.23 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bird City has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 437 people, 205 households, and 112 families in Bird City. The population density was 192.9 per square mile (74.5/km$2$). There were 271 housing units at an average density of 119.6 per square mile (46.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 81.24% (355) white or European American (75.29% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.46% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 7.55% (33) from other races, and 10.76% (47) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 17.16% (75) of the population.

Of the 205 households, 23.4% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.5% of households consisted of individuals and 22.9% 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 27.2% of the population.

23.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,601) and the median family income was $55,938 (+/- $8,435). Males had a median income of $32,031 (+/- $11,747) versus $31,164 (+/- $2,780) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,472 (+/- $3,424). Approximately, 5.8% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 24.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 447 people, 211 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 200.4 PD/sqmi. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 118.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.0% of the population.

There were 211 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% 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.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 482 people, 232 households, and 128 families residing in the city. The population density was 216.1 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 127.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.17% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.90% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.4% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 33.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $32,589. Males had a median income of $24,531 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,680. About 15.0% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Cheylin USD 103 public school district. School unification consolidated Bird City and McDonald schools in 1975 creating USD 103. The Cheylin High School mascot is Cheylin Cougars.

Bird City High School was closed through school unification. The Bird City High School mascot was Cardinals.

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St. Francis, Kansas

St. Francis is a city in and the county seat of Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,263.

History
St. Francis was founded in 1887. The city may have been named for the wife of its founder.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.87 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
St. Francis experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,329 people, 650 households and 357 families residing in the city. The population density was 1527.6 /sqmi. There were 768 housing units at an average density of 882.8 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the city was 98.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 650 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present and 45.1% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age was 51.7 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 17.8% were from 25 to 44, 26.8% were from 45 to 64 and 31.8% were 65 years of age or older. The sex ratio was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,497 people, 669 households and 426 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,771.2 /sqmi. There were 766 housing units at an average density of 906.3 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the city was 97.80% White, 0.20% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 669 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 36.2% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.8% 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 2.76.

21.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64 and 31.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median household income was $30,842 and the median family income was $36,250. Males had a median income of $25,484 and females $19,167. The per capita income was $16,714. About 8.9% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by St. Francis USD 297 public school district.

Notable people

 * Ron Evans, astronaut and, as a member of Apollo 17, one of 24 people to have orbited the Moon
 * Ray Stafford, Olympian

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Ashland, Kansas

Ashland is a city in and the county seat of Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 783.

History
Ashland lies along what was once a military road from Fort Dodge (now Dodge City, Kansas) to the north and Fort Supply in the Indian Territory to the south. In 1870, during the Comanche Campaign against the Native Americans, the Army built two redoubts along the Dodge/Supply trail near the current site of Ashland: the Bear Creek Redoubt, five miles to the north, and the Cimarron Redoubt, nine miles to the south.

Founded in 1884, it was named after the city of Ashland, Kentucky. The first post office in Ashland was established in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.68 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ashland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Ashland was 114 F on August 17, 1909, August 13, 1936, June 25, 1911, and June 27, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was -20 F on February 10, 2011.

Demographics
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $32,721, and the median income for a family was $40,682. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,183. About 9.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 783 people, 357 households, and 204 families in Ashland. The population density was 463.0 per square mile (178.8/km$2$). There were 452 housing units at an average density of 267.3 per square mile (103.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 84.55% (662) white or European American (82.89% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.89% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.15% (9) Asian, 0.13% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 6.77% (53) from other races, and 6.51% (51) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.83% (77) of the population.

Of the 357 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18; 45.4% were married couples living together; 31.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.9% of households consisted of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 23.6% of the population.

22.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,042 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,854) and the median family income was $65,938 (+/- $17,147). Males had a median income of $40,536 (+/- $16,458) versus $23,333 (+/- $5,078) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,031 (+/- $3,613). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 867 people, 381 households, and 239 families residing in the city. The population density was 516.1 PD/sqmi. There were 465 housing units at an average density of 276.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population.

There were 381 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% 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 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Arts and culture

 * Big Basin Prairie Preserve
 * St. Jacob's Well

Education
The community is served by Ashland USD 220 public school district. USD 220 has two schools: Ashland Elementary School and Ashland Junior/Senior High School. The school mascot is the Bluejay and the school colors are royal blue, yellow, and white.

Notable people

 * Ronald Johnson, (1935–1998), American poet.
 * Wes Santee, (1932–2010), American middle-distance runner

title: Ashland, Kansas


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Englewood, Kansas

Englewood is a city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 58.

History
Englewood was founded in 1884. It was named after the Chicago neighbourhood of Englewood, Illinois. The first post office in Englewood was established in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 58 people, 28 households, and 20 families in Englewood. The population density was 51.4 per square mile (19.9/km$2$). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 48.8 per square mile (18.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 86.21% (50) white or European American (84.48% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 5.17% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.62% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.45% (2) of the population.

Of the 28 households, 25.0% had children under the age of 18; 53.6% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.3. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

12.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 12.1% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 39.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,417 (with a margin of error of +/- $37,302) and the median family income was $47,083 (+/- $36,656). Males had a median income of $46,607 (+/- $2,285) versus $8,958 (+/- $4,633) for females. Approximately, 27.3% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 29.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 77 people, 40 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 76.2 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 67.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.3% White, 1.3% Asian, and 10.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.4% of the population.

There were 40 households, of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 45.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.7% were from 25 to 44; 36.4% were from 45 to 64; and 32.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.7% male and 40.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 109 people, 49 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 108.8 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 61.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.50% White, 0.92% Native American, 4.59% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.42% of the population.

There were 49 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.7% 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 2.22 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,744. There were 13.3% of families and 30.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 66.7% of under eighteens and 6.5% of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Ashland USD 220 public school district.

Englewood High School was closed through school unification. The Englewood High School mascot was Bulldogs.

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Minneola, Kansas

Minneola is a city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 738.

History
Minneola was founded in 1887. Its name is a combination of that of Minnie Davis and Ola Watson, the wives of pioneer settlers. A post office first established in 1885 in Appleton (an extinct town) was moved to Minneola in 1888.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land. The city is roughly five blocks by eight blocks in size; everything is within walking or biking distance.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Minneola has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 738 people, 288 households, and 189 families in Minneola. The population density was 1,607.8 per square mile (620.8/km$2$). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 723.3 per square mile (279.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.67% (647) white or European American (84.01% non-Hispanic white), 0.68% (5) black or African-American, 1.22% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.49% (11) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.52% (26) from other races, and 5.42% (40) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.57% (78) of the population.

Of the 288 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18; 53.5% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.6% of households consisted of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.1% of the population.

26.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,056 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,495) and the median family income was $60,893 (+/- $26,572). Males had a median income of $46,023 (+/- $7,353) versus $25,078 (+/- $7,103) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,500 (+/- $7,414). Approximately, 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 745 people, 289 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 1619.6 PD/sqmi. There were 334 housing units at an average density of 726.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 289 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 717 people, 283 households, and 196 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,611.0 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 716.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.28% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 30.0% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,019, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,498. About 14.4% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
Minneola has four churches: CrossWalk Christian Church (formerly First Christian Church of Minneola), Minneola United Methodist Church, Minneola Community Church and Minneola Reformed Presbyterian Church. The four churches partner together through the Minneola Ministry Alliance to coordinate the serving of the local community.

Economy
Originally eclipsing the nearby Appleton settlement because of its proximity to the Rock Island Rail line, Minneola now benefits from being at the intersection of U.S. Routes 54 and 283. The Minneola Co-op's grain elevator stands sentinel at the north edge of town along the rail line and is visible for miles around. Most businesses are focused on agricultural needs in this farming and ranching community. The Minneola Record, founded in 1906, is believed to have been the oldest continuously operating business in the town.

Schools
The community is served by Minneola USD 219 public school district. Minneola High School moved into a new building in 2006, complete with updated science labs and computer classes. Sports, band, and choir are offered. The school has about 80 students and 10 teachers. The school mascot is a Wildcat, and the school colors are purple and gold. The Minneola Wildcats won the Kansas State High School 8-Man football championship in 1980.

The grade school offers all students the small size and individual attention. The end of the school year in mid-to-late May is frequently celebrated with a parade through downtown. The event, known as Community Day, has been in existence for several decades.

Library
Minneola possesses a modern library, which circulates approximately 14,000 books and offers computer access to patrons.

Infrastructure
The Minneola District Hospital is located in the city.

A volunteer fire department and the Clark County Sheriff's Department oversee public safety. In 2017 the city established a police department.

Centennial Park features a stone shelter built in the 1940s by local farmers using local rock; it was renovated around the time of the town's 100th birthday in 1987, when a war memorial was installed. After being closed for several years, the 1969-era town swimming pool has been completely renovated and offers swimming lessons during the warm months. The civic center hosts regular meetings and is available for meetings and parties; its kitchen cooks for 130 seniors in the region each weekday.

Notable people

 * Eric Melgren, United States federal judge.

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Clay Center, Kansas

Clay Center is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,199.

History
Clay Center was first settled in 1862. It was named from its position near the geographical center of Clay County.

The first post office was established in Clay Center on July 3, 1862.

Clay Center was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.08 sqmi, all of it land. Clay Center is unique, because it is the geographic midpoint between Los Angeles, California and New York City, the two largest American cities. Both cities are exactly 1224 mi from Clay Center.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 4,199 people, 1,809 households, and 1,116 families in Clay Center. The population density was 1,315.9 per square mile (508.1/km$2$). There were 2,103 housing units at an average density of 659.0 per square mile (254.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.62% (3,889) white or European American (91.86% non-Hispanic white), 0.86% (36) black or African-American, 0.79% (33) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.79% (33) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.98% (41) from other races, and 3.98% (167) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.02% (127) of the population.

Of the 1,809 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18; 48.2% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.7% of the population.

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,191 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,863) and the median family income was $67,677 (+/- $6,899). Males had a median income of $45,605 (+/- $9,734) versus $21,250 (+/- $3,104) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,169 (+/- $2,538). Approximately, 8.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 1.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,334 people, 1,920 households, and 1,172 families living in the city. The population density was 1407.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,158 housing units at an average density of 700.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,920 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,564 people, 1,979 households, and 1,258 families living in the city. The population density was 1,762.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,191 housing units at an average density of 846.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.98% White, 0.64% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 1,979 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,531, and the median income for a family was $45,567. Males had a median income of $29,526 versus $16,149 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,128. About 5.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Piotique Festival is an annual pioneer and antique festival, featuring food, crafts, activities, live entertainment, and dancing.

Government
The Clay Center government consists of a mayor and eight council members, which meets twice a month.

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district, and Clay Center Community High School.

The Clay Center Carnegie Library is the public library for this community.

Notable people

 * Herb Bradley, professional baseball player
 * Tracy Claeys, Washington State football defensive coordinator and former University of Minnesota football head coach
 * Warren Henry Cole, surgeon who pioneered X-ray use in medicine
 * George Docking, former governor of Kansas
 * Steve Doocy, host for Fox News, Fox & Friends TV talk show; author
 * Tenney Frank, noted scholar and historian
 * Nicole Ohlde, basketball player and WNBA player
 * Otto D. Unruh, two-time Bethel College football coach and 21-year coaching career at Clay Center Kansas High School
 * William D. Vincent, United States Representative

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Green, Kansas

Green is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 95.

History
A post office was opened in Powellsburgh (an extinct town) in 1872, but it was moved to Green in 1881.

Green was incorporated in 1908. It is named in honor of the fourth Governor of Kansas, Nehemiah Green, who offered to donate a church bell to the town in exchange for the naming rights.

Green was a shipping point on the Union Pacific Railroad.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 95 people, 43 households, and 31 families in Green. The population density was 487.2 per square mile (188.1/km$2$). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 271.8 per square mile (104.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 97.89% (93) white or European American (97.89% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.05% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.05% (1) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.05% (1) of the population.

Of the 43 households, 44.2% had children under the age of 18; 53.5% were married couples living together; 20.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.3% of households consisted of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.2% of the population.

18.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,481 (with a margin of error of +/- $21,296) and the median family income was $66,442 (+/- $1,804). Males had a median income of $47,813 (+/- $25,760) versus $26,786 (+/- $16,562) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,500 (+/- $14,303). Approximately, 5.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% 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 128 people, 54 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 640.0 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 340.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 1.6% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 54 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.5% 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 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 147 people, 58 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 752.8 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 363.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.60% White, 0.68% African American and 2.72% Native American. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $29,167. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,171. 5.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under eighteen and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.

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Longford, Kansas

Longford is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 73.

History
Longford was founded in 1870. The first post office in Longford was established in 1875.

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 mi west of Strong City) through Longford to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and was renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

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

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 73 people, 39 households, and 25 families in Longford. The population density was 514.1 per square mile (198.5/km$2$). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 331.0 per square mile (127.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.04% (65) white or European American (89.04% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.96% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 39 households, 48.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.6% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.2% 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 2.9 and the average family size was 3.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.8% of the population.

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 72.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,938 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,248) and the median family income was $44,583 (+/- $18,683). Males had a median income of $24,375 (+/- $20,722). Approximately, 7.4% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% 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 79 people, 34 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 526.7 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 326.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 1.3% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 94 people, 41 households, and 25 families living in the city. The population density was 619.8 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 356.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 2.13% African American, and 1.06% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $10,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,072. There were 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

Culture
Longford is known for their annual PRCA-sanctioned rodeo. The Longford Rodeo started in 1955.

There is a mural paying homage to the local rodeo clowns in downtown Longford as a part of the local "Mural Movement".

Education
The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.

Longford schools were closed through school unification. The Longford High School mascot was Longford Lions.

Notable people

 * Bob Cain, baseball player, famous for pitching to Eddie Gaedel, the shortest person to appear in a Major League Baseball game

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