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Westmoreland, Kansas

Westmoreland is a city in and the county seat of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 740.

History
Westmoreland was platted in 1871. It was named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

On April 30, 2024, an EF3 tornado struck Westmoreland, causing one death and three injuries, destroying 22 homes, and damaging 13 homes that are still livable.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
Westmoreland is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 778 people, 301 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 1496.2 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 648.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 301 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.6% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 631 people, 262 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,200.8 PD/sqmi. There were 293 housing units at an average density of 557.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.48% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.

There were 262 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,583, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $26,071 versus $19,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,290. About 5.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Rock Creek USD 323 public school district, which was formed through school unification by consolidating St. George and Westmoreland schools. Rock Creek High School is located approximately halfway between the two communities, and its mascot is Rock Creek Mustangs. Westmoreland Elementary School is located in Westmoreland.

Westmoreland High School was closed through school unification in 1991. The Westmoreland High School mascot was Westmoreland Wildcats.

Notable people

 * Benjamin Butler, painter
 * Billie Moore, basketball coach, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
 * Frank Wiziarde, better known as "Whizzo the Clown"

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Wheaton, Kansas

Wheaton is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 98.

History
The first post office in Wheaton was established in 1870, but it was called Leghorn until 1883. The post office remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.

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

Demographics
Wheaton is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 95 people, 34 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 633.3 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 340.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 92 people, 34 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 629.3 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 280.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 1.09% Asian, and 3.26% from two or more races.

There were 34 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 13.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,500, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $17,917 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,402. There were 20.0% of families and 38.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 66.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Onaga USD 322 public school district.

Notable people

 * Frank Bushey, baseball player

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Byers, Kansas

Byers is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 38.

History
Byers was founded in 1914. It was named for Otto Phillip Byers.

The first post office in Byers was established in April 1915.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 38 people, 15 households, and 11 families in Byers. The population density was 224.9 per square mile (86.8/km$2$). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 106.5 per square mile (41.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.47% (34) white or European American (86.84% 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 10.53% (4) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.53% (4) of the population.

Of the 15 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.0% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.7% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.5 and the average family size was 2.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

31.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $91,667 (+/- $5,545). Males had a median income of $48,125 (+/- $32,359) versus $27,917 (+/- $7,442) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,714 (+/- $2,352).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 35 people, 15 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 184.2 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 110.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White and 5.7% from two or more races.

There were 15 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% 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 50 people, 20 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 272.1 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 108.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.00% of the population.

There were 20 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.0% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,125, and the median income for a family was $18,125. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,461. There were 47.4% of families and 36.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.8% of under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

Byers High School (called the Hornets) became defunct in 1966.

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Coats, Kansas

Coats is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 68. It is located approximately 12 miles southwest of Pratt.

History
Coats was founded in about 1887 by William A. Coats, and named for him. Coats was incorporated as a city within the now-defunct Grant Township in 1909. The town formerly hosted a stop on the Wichita & Englewood division Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad and had a weekly newspaper (the Courant).

The first post office in Coats was established in June 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 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, Coats has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 68 people, 32 households, and 21 families in Coats. The population density was 299.6 per square mile (115.7/km$2$). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 198.2 per square mile (76.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.18% (62) white or European American (85.29% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.47% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.41% (3) from other races, and 2.94% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 13.24% (9) of the population.

Of the 32 households, 40.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 31.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.4% of the population.

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $53,643) and the median family income was $62,870 (+/- $31,496). Males had a median income of $30,438 (+/- $6,627) versus $36,042 (+/- $20,478) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,750 (+/- $4,610). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 31 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 395.2 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 290.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 112 people, 51 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.0 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 337.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.54% White, 0.89% Native American, 0.89% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.46% of the population.

There were 51 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,985. There were 20.0% of families and 20.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.5% of under eighteens and 18.4% of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

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Cullison, Kansas

Cullison is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 83.

History
Cullison was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Cullison was named for John B. and Mary M. Cullison, original owners of the town site.

A post office was opened in Cullison in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 83 people, 26 households, and 19 families in Cullison. The population density was 479.8 per square mile (185.2/km$2$). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 369.9 per square mile (142.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.54% (71) white or European American (85.54% non-Hispanic white), 1.2% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 13.25% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.23% (6) of the population.

Of the 26 households, 19.2% had children under the age of 18; 57.7% were married couples living together; 15.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.9% of households consisted of individuals and 11.5% 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 3.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.

19.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 14.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $24,907). Males had a median income of $32,083 (+/- $19,031) versus $21,250 (+/- $8,134) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,125 (+/- $11,955). Approximately, 5.6% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 101 people, 37 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 594.1 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 258.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 3.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 37 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.4% male and 41.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 559.0 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 308.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.82% White, 5.10% from other races, and 4.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.16% of the population.

There were 43 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,508. There were 13.0% of families and 9.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

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Iuka, Kansas

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

History
Iuka was settled in 1877. It was named in commemoration of the Battle of Iuka in Iuka, Mississippi. Iuka was once the county seat.

The first post office in Iuka was established in December 1877.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 151 people, 64 households, and 47 families in Iuka. The population density was 229.8 per square mile (88.7/km$2$). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 106.5 per square mile (41.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.04% (142) white or European American (92.05% 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 5.96% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.64% (7) of the population.

Of the 64 households, 23.4% had children under the age of 18; 64.1% were married couples living together; 15.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.5% 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 2.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.2% of the population.

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,986 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,265) and the median family income was $47,813 (+/- $9,178). Males had a median income of $33,750 (+/- $25,832) versus $21,328 (+/- $1,468) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,875 (+/- $5,740). Approximately, 12.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% 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 163 people, 79 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 271.7 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 138.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 48.9 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 78 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 305.7 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 143.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.54% Native American, and 1.08% from two or more races.

There were 78 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,462. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Education
The community is served by Pratt USD 382 public school district.

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Pratt, Kansas

Pratt is a city in and the county seat of Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,603. It is home to Pratt Community College.

19th century
Pratt was founded in 1884 and named after Caleb S. Pratt, a young Civil War officer from the Kansas Infantry, who was killed in the Battle of Wilson's Creek near Springfield, Missouri The first post office in Pratt was established in June 1884.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as St. Louis and Southwestern "Cotton Belt" Railroad, a subsidiary of Southern Pacific Railroad which merged in 1996 with Union Pacific. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

20th century
Built in 1930, Hotel Roberts is the largest and most highly styled historic hotel in Pratt. Construction of the hotel was initiated by the Pratt Chamber of Commerce, which formed a committee in the late 1920s specifically to facilitate the construction of a large new hotel. Seen as a potentially valuable asset for the community, the hotel was financed in part through a public subscription campaign, and constructed on land provided by the Chamber. The Pratt Hotel Company owned and operated the hotel and hired Wichita architect Samuel S. Voigt and Kansas City contractor Webster L. Elson to design and build the building. Elson not only supervised the rapid construction of the "fire-proof" building, he was a founding member of the Pratt Hotel Company, and he retained an ownership interest in the property for many years. The community hospital was established on the eighth floor of the building in 1932, complete with an operating room and an x-ray machine. Architecturally, the building is significant as an early and sophisticated example of the Art Deco style in central Kansas. The hotel opened as the Hotel Roberts in 1930, and continued under that name until 1959, when it was purchased by Monte Parrish and renamed the Hotel Parrish. In January 2015 it was listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places for its local significance in the areas of architecture and community planning and development.

During World War II, the nearby Pratt Army Airfield was the first base used for training Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber crews and also served as a staging area for getting early aircraft combat-ready, in what became known as the Battle of Kansas.

The Miss Kansas Parade and Pageant are held here.

The state headquarters of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks was constructed southeast of the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.49 sqmi, of which 7.37 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water. Pratt is located approximately eighty miles west of Wichita.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pratt has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Pratt was 115 F on June 25, 1911, July 18, 1936, and August 12–13, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was -25 F on February 12, 1899.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 6,603 people, 2,646 households, and 1,545 families in Pratt. The population density was 856.2 per square mile (330.6/km$2$). There were 3,132 housing units at an average density of 406.1 per square mile (156.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 86.28% (5,697) white or European American (83.23% non-Hispanic white), 1.59% (105) black or African-American, 0.85% (56) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.67% (44) Asian, 0.11% (7) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.41% (291) from other races, and 6.1% (403) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.57% (632) of the population.

Of the 2,646 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.6% of households consisted of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.4% of the population.

23.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,243 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,294) and the median family income was $61,210 (+/- $8,138). Males had a median income of $30,817 (+/- $3,087) versus $17,577 (+/- $4,284) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,487 (+/- $1,386). Approximately, 6.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,835 people, 2,837 households, and 1,713 families living in the city. The population density was 927.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,201 housing units at an average density of 434.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 1.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 2,837 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.4% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% 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 6,570 people, 2,839 households, and 1,780 families living in the city. The population density was 886.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,312 housing units at an average density of 446.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.87% White, 1.00% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.95% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.46% of the population.

There were 2,839 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,646, and the median income for a family was $42,412. Males had a median income of $31,186 versus $20,640 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,486. About 7.1% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Colleges

 * Pratt Community College

Public schools
The community is served by Pratt USD 382 and Skyline USD 438 public school districts.

 * Pratt USD 382
 * Pratt High School (9-12)
 * Liberty Middle School (5-8)
 * Southwest Elementary School (PreK-4)
 * Haskins Elementary School & Bridges to Learning (K-4)

 * Skyline USD 438 (west of Pratt)
 * Skyline High School (K-12)

Private schools

 * Sacred Heart/Holy Child (PreK-5)
 * Our Savior Lutheran Preschool

Radio stations

 * KHMY 93.1FM—Hot Adult Contemporary
 * KMMM 1290AM — broadcasting a News, Sports, Information and Music format, owned by MURFIN MEDIA, INC., based in Wichita, Kansas.
 * KQZQ 98.3FM - broadcasting a Country, Red Dirt Country format, owned by MURFIN MEDIA, INC., based in Wichita, Kansas.

Newspaper

 * Pratt Tribune

Highways
Pratt is served by U.S. Route 54, U.S. Route 400, and U.S. Route 281. It is also served by K-61.

Bus
Bus service is provided daily eastward to Wichita and westward to Pueblo, Colorado by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).

Notable people

 * Bill Farmer, voice actor and comedian
 * William Marriott, baseball player
 * Vera Miles, actress
 * John Redwine, physician and politician
 * Pearl Farmer Richardson, clubwoman, United Nations promoter
 * Charles Stokes, politician
 * Brad Ziegler, relief pitcher for Major League Baseball

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Preston, Kansas

Preston is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 115.

19th century
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Preston to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

Preston was founded in 1887. Preston had a post office from 1887 until 1990.

Redevelopment
Although the city has been considered to be dying, the city is being revitalized. An Arizona undertaker has announced to build a crematorium in the city, helping to revive business there. The city is being revitalized. A mortuary is currently open; and during 2011 a fabric store, a used car lot, a diner, and a convenience store are scheduled to open.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 115 people, 58 households, and 29 families in Preston. The population density was 264.4 per square mile (102.1/km$2$). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 179.3 per square mile (69.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 81.74% (94) white or European American (80.87% 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, 6.09% (7) from other races, and 12.17% (14) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 11.3% (13) of the population.

Of the 58 households, 24.1% had children under the age of 18; 29.3% were married couples living together; 20.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.9% of households consisted of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.8% of the population.

20.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 67.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $24,583 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,817). Males had a median income of $31,500 (+/- $7,894) versus $25,556 (+/- $13,600) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,000 (+/- $5,372). Approximately, 17.9% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under the age of 18 and 37.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 158 people, 67 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 336.2 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 174.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 1.3% African American, and 0.6% Native American.

There were 67 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% 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 164 people, 70 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The population density was 352.3 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 208.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.17% White, 0.61% Native American, 0.61% Pacific Islander, and 0.61% from two or more races.

There were 70 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,607, and the median income for a family was $31,429. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,899. About 8.9% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Pratt USD 382 public school district.

Preston High School was closed through school unification. The Preston High School mascot was Wildcats.

title: Preston, Kansas


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Sawyer, Kansas

Sawyer is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 89.

History
Sawyer was founded in about 1886. It was named for Warren Sawyer, a railroad official.

The first post office in Sawyer was established in June 1887.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 52 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 885.7 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 500.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.48.

The median age in the city was 31 years. 34.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% 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 124 people, 57 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 921.6 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 564.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 57 households, out of which 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 35.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,357. There were 12.5% of families and 17.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 41.7% of under eighteens and 21.2% of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

Sawyer High School was closed through school unification. The Sawyer High School mascot was Eagles.

title: Sawyer, Kansas


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Atwood, Kansas

Atwood is a city in and the county seat of Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,290.

History
In 1875, T.A. Andrews and J.M. Matheny traveled to Rawlins County and started a town site about two miles east of the current city. The city of Attwood (with two t's) was named after Attwood Matheny, the 14-year-old son who accompanied his father on the journey. In 1882, the U.S. Post Office requested permission to drop one "t" thus becoming Atwood. In 1881, Atwood became the county seat of Rawlins County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, of which 1.04 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,290 people, 557 households, and 324 families in Atwood. The population density was 1,213.5 per square mile (468.6/km$2$). There were 648 housing units at an average density of 609.6 per square mile (235.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.21% (1,125) white or European American (84.11% non-Hispanic white), 1.01% (13) black or African-American, 0.16% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.31% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.64% (47) from other races, and 7.67% (99) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.46% (122) of the population.

Of the 557 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.4% were married couples living together; 27.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.5% of households consisted of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.9% of the population.

23.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,063 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,385) and the median family income was $75,987 (+/- $3,553). Males had a median income of $37,381 (+/- $8,708) versus $31,181 (+/- $5,889) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,152 (+/- $3,951). Approximately, 3.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,194 people, 568 households, and 299 families residing in the city. The population density was 1148.1 PD/sqmi. There were 666 housing units at an average density of 640.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 568 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 50.9 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 577 households, and 347 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,229.7 PD/sqmi. There were 708 housing units at an average density of 680.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.16% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 577 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% 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 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,221, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $27,768 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,161. About 4.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions

 * Rawlins County Historical Museum, 308 State Street.
 * Shirley Opera House (NRHP), 503 Main Street.

Area events

 * Rawlins County Fair, held in July.

Education
The community is served by Rawlins County USD 105 public school district, formed in 2003 by the consolidation of Herndon USD 317 and Atwood USD 318. The district has two schools in Atwood:
 * Rawlins County Junior/Senior High School
 * Rawlins County Elementary School

Highway
US-36 and K-25 highways cross in Atwood.

Rail
Nebraska Kansas Colorado Railway passes through Atwood.

Airport

 * Atwood-Rawlins County City-County Airport

Notable people

 * Mike Hayden, 41st Governor of Kansas 1987–1990.
 * Ted Uhlaender, Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds from –.

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Herndon, Kansas

Herndon is a city in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 119. It is located approximately 12.5 mi south of the Kansas-Nebraska state border.

History
Herndon was originally called Pesth (named after Pest, Hungary, which later merged to become Budapest) and under the latter name was laid out in 1878. It was renamed Herndon in 1879, in honor of William H. Herndon, law partner of Abraham Lincoln. Herndon was incorporated as a city in 1906.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 119 people, 55 households, and 30 families in Herndon. The population density was 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km$2$). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 295.2 per square mile (114.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.96% (113) white or European American (94.96% 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 5.04% (6) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.84% (1) of the population.

Of the 55 households, 21.8% had children under the age of 18; 41.8% were married couples living together; 32.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 45.5% of households consisted of individuals and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 2.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.6% of the population.

15.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 119.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $33,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,223) and the median family income was $48,333 (+/- $24,603). Males had a median income of $50,000 (+/- $24,508). Approximately, 2.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 66 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 496.2 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 396.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 2.3% African American, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 66 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 51.1 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 83 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was 561.1 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 402.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, and 0.67% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, out of which 18.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.4% were non-families. 54.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.80 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 39.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,250, and the median income for a family was $24,583. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $11,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,005. There were 7.7% of families and 12.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.8% of under eighteens and 9.8% of those over 64.

Area events

 * Herndon Ox Roast - occurs every 5 years. Ox Roast kicks off the day with a parade followed by a lunch of pit smoked beef, live music, cow patty bingo, and an outhouse race in the afternoon. To end the day of events, a street dance is held on the Main Street of Herndon.  Thousands attend this day long event.

Education
The community is served by Rawlins County USD 105 public school district, formed in 2003 by the consolidation of Herndon USD 317 and Atwood USD 318. Residents attend school in Atwood: Rawlins County Elementary School and Rawlins County Junior-Senior High School.

Herndon schools were closed in 2004 through school unification. The Herndon High School mascot was Herndon Beavers.

Notable people

 * Rudolph Wendelin, Forest Service artist behind Smokey Bear.

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McDonald, Kansas

McDonald is a city in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 113.

History
A post office was opened in Celia (an extinct town) in 1880, but it was moved to McDonald in 1888. McDonald was named for Rice McDonald, a landowner.

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

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

According to weather data tallied between July 1, 1985 and June 30, 2015 for every location in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's official climate database, McDonald, Kansas, is the snowiest place in the state of Kansas with an average of 37.6 inches of snow per year.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 113 people, 63 households, and 40 families in McDonald. The population density was 516.0 per square mile (199.2/km$2$). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 415.5 per square mile (160.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.5% (100) white or European American (88.5% non-Hispanic white), 1.77% (2) 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 9.73% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.65% (3) of the population.

Of the 63 households, 15.9% had children under the age of 18; 47.6% were married couples living together; 30.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.2% of the population.

18.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 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 $40,417 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,401) and the median family income was $43,281 (+/- $15,330). Males had a median income of $31,250 (+/- $8,281) versus $9,688 (+/- $3,095) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $19,375 (+/- $10,149). Approximately, 14.9% of families and 33.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 80.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 160 people, 77 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.3 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 445.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.

There were 77 households, of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% 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 2.63.

The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 80 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 864.9 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 592.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.37% White and 0.63% Native American.

There were 80 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,139, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,790. About 13.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.1% of those 65 or over.

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

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

Notable people

 * Link Lyman (1898–1972) - football player and coach.

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District of Franklin

The District of Franklin was a regional administrative district of Canada's Northwest Territories. The district consisted of the Canadian high Arctic Islands, notably Ellesmere Island, Baffin Island, and Victoria Island. The district also contained the mainland Melville Peninsula and Boothia Peninsula.

English navigators Martin Frobisher and Henry Hudson were the first Europeans known to have visited the area (although Viking sailors, coming from Greenland, may have made occasional landings and hunting treks on Baffin Island in the 11th and 12th centuries). The area was transferred from British colonial authority to the Dominion of Canada in 1894 and named after Sir John Franklin in the following year; however, the northernmost islands were claimed by Norway until the year 1930.

Along with the District of Keewatin and the District of Mackenzie, it was one of the three districts of the old Northwest Territories before the formation of Nunavut in 1999, at which point the district ceased to exist, although as an administrative district of the NWT it had ceased to function several years prior to the splitting off of Nunavut. The area of the former District of Franklin was divided between the remaining portion of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In the process, Victoria Island was divided with approximately two-thirds of its area falling in Nunavut, and several other islands were also divided between the two territories.

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Abbyville, Kansas

Abbyville is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 83.

History
Abbyville was a station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The community was named for Abby McLean, the first baby born there; its previous name was Nonpariel.

The first post office in Abbyville was established in 1886 after it was moved from Salt Creek (an extinct town).

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

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 83 people, 42 households, and 32 families in Abbyville. The population density was 309.7 per square mile (119.6/km$2$). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 182.8 per square mile (70.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.18% (79) white or European American (93.98% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.2% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.41% (2) from other races, and 1.2% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.41% (2) of the population.

Of the 42 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 61.9% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.4% of households consisted of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.4% of the population.

9.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 39.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $69,375 (+/- $21,896). Males had a median income of $35,625 (+/- $13,202) versus $38,438 (+/- $22,108) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,500 (+/- $14,030).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 87 people, 42 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 457.9 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 247.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 1.1% Native American, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 42 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.6% were from 25 to 44; 40.2% were from 45 to 64, and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 128 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 689.4 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 274.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.66% White, and 2.34% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,080. There were 4.9% of families and 5.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 7.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Rodeo
Abbyville hosts the annual Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo and BBQ the third weekend of May. Current events of the rodeo include barrel racing, mutton bustin', bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and other special events. It is now a PRCA sanctioned event.

Clifford "Pinky" Busick was the creator of this rodeo, starting with a loan of $10 from his father. The first rodeo was a celebration of the Kansas Centennial, and it was held on July 15, 1961. The events at this initial celebration included a bonnet contest, beard contest, antique display, horse show, carnival, and bean dinner. Oklahoma! was performed in the evening as the main entertainment. The event was such a great success for Abbyville that Pinky worked to continue the rodeo as an annual event.

The second rodeo was held on the third weekend of May in 1963, and it has continued yearly ever since. Locals, both from Abbyville and from nearby towns, ran every aspect of the rodeo and took great pride in it. Many traditions of the early rodeos still continue today, including a Saturday morning parade, ham and chicken noodle lunch, and a BBQ dinner with fresh pie for dessert. Two 5- or 6-year-old children are crowned "Miss Little Britches" and "Uncle Sam" in the parade.

Despite Abbyville being such a small town, the rodeo has continued to this day, and it has kept Abbyville on the map.

Hollerado filmed the official music video for their single "Good Day at the Races" at the Abbyville rodeo grounds.

Education
The community is served by Fairfield USD 310 public school district. Before the creation of USD 310, the old Abbyville High School mascot was the Lions.

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Adolph Ochs

Adolph Simon Ochs (March 12, 1858 – April 8, 1935) was an American newspaper publisher and former owner of The New York Times and The Chattanooga Times, which is now the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Through his only child, Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger, and her husband Arthur Hays Sulzberger, Ochs's descendants continue to publish The New York Times through the present day.

Early life and education
Ochs was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 12, 1858, to Julius Ochs and Bertha Levy, both German Jewish immigrants. His father had left Bavaria for the United States in 1846. Julius was a highly educated man, fluent in six languages, and he taught at schools throughout the South. He supported the Union during the Civil War. Ochs' mother Bertha came to the United States in 1848, fleeing the German Revolutions in Rhenish Bavaria, and lived in the South prior to her 1853 marriage to Julius. She sympathized with the Confederacy during the American Civil War, but the conflicting sympathies between husband and wife did not separate their household.

Following the end of the Civil War, the family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, in the eastern, Union-affiliated part of the state. In Knoxville, Adolph studied in the public schools. During his spare time, he delivered newspapers.

Career
At age 11, Ochs went to work at the Knoxville Chronicle as an office assistant to the newspaper's editor, William Rule, who became a mentor. In 1871, Ochs worked as a grocer's clerk in Providence, Rhode Island, while attending night school. He returned to Knoxville, where he was an apprentice to a pharmacist for some time.

In 1872, Ochs returned to the Chronicle as a printer's devil, who looked after various details in the composing room of the newspaper. His siblings also worked at the newspaper to supplement the income of their father, a lay religious leader for Knoxville's small Jewish community. The Chronicle was the only Republican, pro-Reconstruction, newspaper in the city, but Ochs counted Father Ryan, the Poet-Priest of the Confederacy, among his customers.

Chattanooga Times
At the age of 19, Ochs borrowed $250 from his family to purchase a controlling interest in the Chattanooga Times, becoming its publisher.

The following year, he founded a commercial paper that he called The Tradesman. He was one of the founders of the Southern Associated Press and served as president.

The New York Times
In 1896, at the age of 38, he was advised by The New York Times reporter Henry Alloway that the paper could be bought at a greatly reduced price due to its financial losses and wide range of competitors in New York City.

After borrowing money to purchase the Times for $75,000, Ochs formed The New York Times Company, placed the paper on a strong financial foundation, and became the majority stockholder.

In 1904, Ochs hired Carr Van Anda as his managing editor. They focused on objective journalism at a time when newspapers were openly and highly partisan. They also decreased the newspaper's cost from 3 cents per issue to 1 cent, which led to the newspaper's survival. The newspaper's readership increased from 9,000 at the time of his purchase to 780,000 by the 1920s. He also added the Times' well-known masthead motto: "All the News That's Fit to Print".

In 1904, Ochs moved The New York Times to a newly built building on Longacre Square in Manhattan, which the City of New York then renamed as Times Square.

On New Year's Eve 1904, Ochs had pyrotechnists illuminate his new building at One Times Square with a fireworks show from street level.

Beginning with 1896, there was issued weekly a supplement, eventually called The New York Times Book Review and Magazine. Other auxiliary publications were incrementally added, including The Annalist, a financial review appearing on Mondays, The Times Mid-Week Pictorial on Thursdays, Current History Magazine, a monthly, started during World War I, The New York Times Index, started in 1913, published quarterly, and comparable only to the Index, published by The Times in London.

On August 18, 1921, the 25th anniversary of reorganization, The New York Times employed 1,885 people. It was classified as an independent Democratic publication, and consistently opposed William Jennings Bryan in his presidential campaigns. By its fairness in the presentation of news, editorial moderation and ample foreign service, it secured a high place in American journalism, becoming widely read and influential throughout the United States.

Philadelphia Public Ledger
In 1901, Ochs became proprietor and editor of the Philadelphia Times, which was later merged into the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Ochs was the sole owner of the Philadelphia-based newspaper from 1902 to 1912, when he sold it to Cyrus H. K. Curtis.

According to Wolfgang Disch,

In 1916, Ochs communicated one of his most famous quotes, saying, "I affirm that more than 50% of money spent on advertising is squandered and is a sheer waste of printers' ink." The quote might be the origin of the common marketing saying, "I know half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half", a quote that has been attributed to John Wanamaker.

Ochs was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1931.

Personal life
In 1884, Ochs married Effie Wise, a daughter of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise of Cincinnati, who was the leading exponent of Reform Judaism in the United States, and the founder of Hebrew Union College.

In 1928, Ochs built the Mizpah Congregation Temple in Chattanooga, Tennessee in memory of his parents, Julius and Bertha Ochs. The Georgian colonial building was designated as a Tennessee Historical Preservation Site in 1979.

Ochs fought anti-Semitism during his career. He was active in the early years of the Anti-Defamation League, where he served as an executive board member, and used his influence as publisher of The New York Times to convince other newspapers nationwide to cease the unjustified caricaturing and lampooning of Jews in the American media.

Ochs was an opponent of a Jewish state in Palestine.

Death
Ochs died on April 8, 1935, during a visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is buried at the Temple Israel Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York.

Legacy
Ochs' daughter, Iphigene Bertha Ochs, married Arthur Hays Sulzberger, who became publisher of The New York Times following his death. Her son-in-law, Orvil Dryfoos, was publisher of The New York Times from 1961 to 1963, and he was succeeded by her son, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger. Her daughter, Ruth Holmberg, became publisher of The Chattanooga Times. Ruth Holmberg's son, Arthur Golden, authored Memoirs of a Geisha. Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. served as publisher of The New York Times from 1992 until 2017, when he was succeeded by his own son, A. G. Sulzberger.

One of Ochs's nephews, Julius Ochs Adler, worked at The New York Times for more than 40 years, becoming general manager in 1935, after Ochs died. Another nephew, John Bertram Oakes, the son of his brother George Washington Ochs Oakes, in 1961 became editor of its editorial page, a position he held until 1976. Ochs was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1982. Another nephew, Adolph Shelby Ochs, was treasurer and a director of The Chattanooga Times. He was married to Mrs. Theodosia Fitzgerald Gray of Danville, Virginia, granddaughter of Dan River Inc. founder T.B. Fitzgerald, niece of Wachovia Bank founder James Alexander Gray and cousin of Bowman Gray Sr., former president and chairman of R. J. Reynolds.

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Arlington, Kansas

Arlington is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 435.

History

Arlington was founded in 1877. It was named after Arlington, Massachusetts. The first post office in Arlington was established in February 1878.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Arlington to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980, reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, and merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

In 1980, Arlington (with 503 residents at the time) was profiled by the Associated Press as a town that "has not had a murder in its entire history". The police chief at the time, Ralph Almquist, had been hired in 1974, marking the first time that Arlington had had a full-time police force, and boasted that "We don't have any murders here because I don't allow crime."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 435 people, 196 households, and 116 families in Arlington. The population density was 352.8 per square mile (136.2/km$2$). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 186.5 per square mile (72.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.72% (399) white or European American (89.43% non-Hispanic white), 0.69% (3) black or African-American, 0.46% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.61% (7) from other races, and 5.52% (24) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.06% (22) of the population.

Of the 196 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18; 43.4% were married couples living together; 26.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population.

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $31,058 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,969) and the median family income was $31,250 (+/- $18,039). Males had a median income of $35,167 (+/- $29,983) versus $30,469 (+/- $16,890) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,125 (+/- $13,969). Approximately, 31.5% of families and 32.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.2% of those under the age of 18 and 18.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 473 people, 200 households, and 124 families residing in the city. The population density was 442.1 PD/sqmi. There were 231 housing units at an average density of 215.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 459 people, 202 households, and 136 families residing in the city. The population density was 383.1 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 182.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.60% White, 0.22% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 202 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,453, and the median income for a family was $38,571. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,289. About 4.4% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Fairfield USD 310 public school district. Before the creation of USD 310, the old Arlington High School mascot was the Warriors. In 2015, there was a fire at the Arlington School.

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Buhler, Kansas

Buhler is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,325.

History
The first post office in Buhler was established in 1888.

Buhler was primarily inhabited by Mennonite families that had emigrated from Russia during the 1880s.

In September 2012, the City of Buhler received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation regarding a complaint about perceived constitutual violations about the city seal having a cross in it. In November 2012, the city stated that every legal opinion it had received indicated the city has no supportable case in the event that it was sued to legally force us to remove the seal and sign. If the city lost, it would be obligated to pay all the legal fees of the prevailing party. The city decided to hold a contest in January 2013 to redesign the city seal without specific reference to religion.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.72 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,325 people, 477 households, and 337 families in Buhler. The population density was 1,850.6 per square mile (714.5/km$2$). There were 534 housing units at an average density of 745.8 per square mile (288.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.47% (1,212) white or European American (88.53% non-Hispanic white), 0.75% (10) black or African-American, 0.68% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.6% (8) Asian, 0.08% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.53% (7) from other races, and 5.89% (78) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.28% (70) of the population.

Of the 477 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 59.1% were married couples living together; 22.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of households consisted of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.5% of the population.

27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 119.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,859 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,409) and the median family income was $62,500 (+/- $14,540). Males had a median income of $40,761 (+/- $3,845) versus $18,869 (+/- $4,976) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,272 (+/- $5,864). Approximately, 4.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,327 people, 483 households, and 361 families residing in the city. The population density was 1843.1 PD/sqmi. There were 520 housing units at an average density of 722.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 483 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.6% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 478 households, and 371 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,312.5 PD/sqmi. There were 521 housing units at an average density of 887.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.45% White, 0.15% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 478 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,107, and the median income for a family was $50,598. Males had a median income of $31,976 versus $20,592 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,278. About 1.1% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Buhler government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.

Education
The community is served by Buhler USD 313 public school district. The school district administrative office is located in Buhler. The district has six schools and two are located in Buhler:
 * Buhler High School, Grades 9 to 12.
 * Buhler Grade School, Grades PreK to 5.

Notable people

 * Katharina Schellenberg, Mennonite medical missionary.

title: Buhler, Kansas


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Haven, Kansas

Haven is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,170.

History
Haven was laid out in 1886, and incorporated as a city in 1901. The first post office in Haven was established in 1873.

The local high school football team was on the winning side of a lopsided football game against another school from across the county in Sylvia. Played in 1927 with a final score of 256–0, the game produced multiple national and state high school records. As of 2016, the state records include: Total points scored, points by both teams, widest margin, widest shutout, most touchdowns (38), and most rushing touchdowns (30). Also, Haven student Elvin McCoy holds state records for both individual points per game with 90 and individual touchdowns scored per game with 13. The introduction of the mercy rule means that many of these records will likely never be broken.

In 2022, the mayor and council unanimously voted to remove “In God We Trust” decals from the city's police vehicles. However, after public outcry, the council voted to put the decals back onto the city's police cars.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all of it land.

Area events

 * Haven Fall Festival, held on the second weekend of October each year.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,170 people, 475 households, and 315 families in Haven. The population density was 1,505.8 per square mile (581.4/km$2$). There were 525 housing units at an average density of 675.7 per square mile (260.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.4% (1,046) white or European American (87.69% non-Hispanic white), 0.94% (11) black or African-American, 0.68% (8) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.17% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.11% (13) from other races, and 7.69% (90) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.7% (55) of the population.

Of the 475 households, 31.2% had children under the age of 18; 49.9% were married couples living together; 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.1% of households consisted of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.6% of the population.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,777 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,700) and the median family income was $65,474 (+/- $4,746). Males had a median income of $40,968 (+/- $3,085) versus $26,140 (+/- $6,512) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,438 (+/- $3,566). Approximately, 1.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,237 people, 492 households, and 337 families residing in the city. The population density was 1963.5 PD/sqmi. There were 526 housing units at an average density of 834.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.7% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 492 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,175 people, 463 households, and 325 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,152.5 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 912.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, 0.17% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 463 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,239, and the median income for a family was $45,682. Males had a median income of $34,125 versus $20,662 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,319. About 5.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Haven government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM.

Education
The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.

Notable people

 * Andy Dirks, professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. He competed in the 2012 World Series.
 * Flossie Page, a supercentenarian, lived 112.7 years (1893–2006). At the time she died she was the 6th oldest person in the United States and the oldest person from Kansas to have ever lived.

title: Haven, Kansas