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Prescott, Kansas

Prescott is a city in Linn County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 207.

History
Prescott was laid out in 1870. It was named for C.H. Prescott, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, of which, 0.26 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 207 people, 94 households, and 58 families in Prescott. The population density was 726.3 per square mile (280.4/km$2$). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 403.5 per square mile (155.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.27% (191) white or European American (91.79% non-Hispanic white), 0.97% (2) black or African-American, 0.97% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.48% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 5.31% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.97% (2) of the population.

Of the 94 households, 33.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.7% were married couples living together; 25.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.0% of households consisted of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 20.3% of the population.

21.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $25,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,903) and the median family income was $36,250 (+/- $29,831). Males had a median income of $34,167 (+/- $23,420) versus $16,648 (+/- $1,599) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,188 (+/- $11,081). Approximately, 31.0% of families and 36.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.2% of those under the age of 18 and 34.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 264 people, 109 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 1015.4 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 480.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.8% African American, 2.3% Native American, 2.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.66.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 29.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people, 109 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,207.0 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 534.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, 0.36% Native American and 0.36% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% 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 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 41.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,462, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $20,694 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,811. About 3.7% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.9% of those 65 or over.

Education
Prescott is served by Jayhawk USD 346. The district high school is Jayhawk-Linn High School.

Prescott High School was closed through school unification. The Prescott High School mascot was Hornets.

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Russell Springs, Kansas

Russell Springs is a city in Logan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 26.

History
Russell Springs, founded in 1865, was the Eaton stop on the Butterfield Overland Dispatch stage line. The line ran through rough Indian country to connect the gold mines in Denver, Colorado, with Fort Riley, Kansas. It ran until the Kansas Pacific Railroad was built. Travelers on the Butterfield Trail always made the natural springs in the area a watering place and calling them "Russell's Springs".

It was named for Avra P. Russell, of the 2nd Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

Russell Springs was the county seat of Logan County until 1963. There was much feuding over which town should serve as county seat, and Oakley won the honor in 1963. In 1965, the old county courthouse in Russell Springs became the Butterfield Trail Museum.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all of it land.

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

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 24 people, 13 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was 34.3 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 38.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 0.0% of the population.

There were 13 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 0.0% had a male householder with no wife present, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85, and the average family size was 2.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 12.5% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 37.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,370. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Government
Russell Springs is a city of the third class with a mayor-council form of government. The city council consists of five members and meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

Russell Springs lies within Kansas's 1st U.S. Congressional District. For the purposes of representation in the Kansas Legislature, the city is located in the 40th district of the Kansas Senate and the 118th district of the Kansas House of Representatives.

Education
Russell Springs is a part of Triplains USD 275.

Russell Springs schools were closed through school unification. The Russell Springs High School mascot was Russell Springs Hornets.

Transportation
Kansas Highway 25 (K-25) runs north-south through Russell Springs.

Points of interest

 * Butterfield Trail Historical Museum

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Winona, Kansas

Winona is a city in Logan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 193.

History
Winona was originally known as Gopher, and under the latter name was founded in 1884. It was renamed Winona in 1887. The community is named after the character Wenonah, the mother of Hiawatha in Longfellow's epic poem The Song of Hiawatha (1855).

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

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 162 people, 74 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 623.1 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 411.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.6% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 74 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 40.5% 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 2.19 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% 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 228 people, 84 households, and 56 families residing in the city. The population density was 900.7 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 406.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.81% White, 0.44% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $35,500. Males had a median income of $24,821 versus $12,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,596. About 14.5% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.3% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Triplains USD 275 public school district.

Winona schools were closed through school unification. The Winona High School mascot was Tigers. The Winona Tigers won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Basketball championship in 1962 and the girls class 1A Volleyball championship in 1971 and 1972.

Winona is now home to Triplains High School, a unification of Winona, Page City, and Russell Springs schools. Their mascot is the Vikings. However, they are now combined with Brewster High School for sports and the mascot is the Triplains-Brewster Titans.

Transportation
U.S. Route 40 highway and Union Pacific Railroad pass through Winona.

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Admire, Kansas

Admire is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 130.

History
Admire was founded in 1886. It was named for one of its founders, Jacob Admire.

The first post office in Admire was established in November 1886.

Admire was a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. By the mid 1990s, rail service in Admire had been discontinued, and the tracks are now being used as a rail trail.

Admire's current acting mayor is Donna Uhl. The former mayor, prior to January 2024, was Robert Reust.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Admire is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 130 people, 48 households, and 38 families in Admire. The population density was 402.5 per square mile (155.4/km$2$). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 182.7 per square mile (70.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.38% (124) white or European American (85.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 3.08% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.77% (1) from other races, and 0.77% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.77% (14) of the population.

Of the 48 households, 37.5% had children under the age of 18; 62.5% were married couples living together; 10.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 14.6% of households consisted of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.8% of the population.

23.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 122.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,529 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,699) and the median family income was $46,200 (+/- $8,733). Males had a median income of $31,202 (+/- $1,315) versus $15,600 (+/- $3,906) for females. Approximately, 6.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% 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 156 people, 60 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 472.7 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 212.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.6% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% 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 177 people, 67 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 534.5 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 220.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.48% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 3.39% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 67 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,250, and the median income for a family was $47,250. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,666. About 3.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

Currently, there is no elementary school in Admire; the old elementary school building has been converted into the Admire Community Center.

Transportation
U.S. Route 56 is located approximately 0.5 mi north of Admire. The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 3.5 mi east of Admire along U.S. Route 56.

Notable person

 * Alvin M. Johnston, test pilot

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Allen, Kansas

Allen is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 160.

History
Allen was founded in 1854. It was incorporated as a city in 1909.

Allen was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all of it land.

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

Demographics
Allen is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 160 people, 77 households, and 44 families in Allen. The population density was 579.7 per square mile (223.8/km$2$). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 326.1 per square mile (125.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.5% (140) white or European American (86.88% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.88% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.38% (7) from other races, and 6.25% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.62% (9) of the population.

Of the 77 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18; 37.7% were married couples living together; 22.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.1% of households consisted of individuals and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.2% of the population.

18.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,917 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,495) and the median family income was $38,125 (+/- $18,106). The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,469 (+/- $13,317). Approximately, 31.0% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 177 people, 77 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 655.6 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 337.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 2.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 77 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.4% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 211 people, 83 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 768.7 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 338.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.47% African American and 1.42% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% 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 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $39,792. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,855. About 10.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

Transportation
U.S. Route 56 passes along the north edge of Allen. The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 7.5 mi east of Admire along U.S. Route 56.

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Americus, Kansas

Americus is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 776. It is located northwest of the city of Emporia. Americus is often a waypoint in some Unbound Gravel bike races.

History
Americus was laid out in the fall of 1857. It was named for Amerigo Vespucci.

Americus was a station and shipping point on the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, of which, 1.12 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Demographics
Americus is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 776 people, 324 households, and 216 families in Americus. The population density was 716.5 per square mile (276.7/km$2$). There were 357 housing units at an average density of 329.6 per square mile (127.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.01% (714) white or European American (89.43% non-Hispanic white), 0.13% (1) black or African-American, 0.13% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.64% (5) from other races, and 7.09% (55) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.03% (39) of the population.

Of the 324 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18; 50.6% were married couples living together; 25.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.7% of the population.

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,156 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,343) and the median family income was $77,721 (+/- $12,096). Males had a median income of $39,336 (+/- $3,356) versus $27,083 (+/- $5,767) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,859 (+/- $5,543). Approximately, 5.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 894 people, 354 households, and 251 families residing in the city. The population density was 798.2 PD/sqmi. There were 386 housing units at an average density of 344.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 354 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.0% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 938 people, 355 households, and 259 families residing in the city. The population density was 870.1 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 355.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.80% White, 0.32% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 1.07% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,859, and the median income for a family was $43,850. Males had a median income of $29,545 versus $21,705 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,532. About 9.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

Americus High School closed after school district unification. The Americus Indians achieved a record of 26-0 to win the Kansas State High School boys Class B basketball championship in 1961.

Transportation
The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 6 mi south of Americus along U.S. Route 50 in Emporia.

Notable people

 * Ross Grimsley (1922–1994), Major League Baseball pitcher in the 1950s
 * Chuck Norris (1925–2009), member of the Oregon House of Representatives, military officer, businessman
 * Grant Timmerman (1919–1944), U.S. Marine posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II

title: Americus, Kansas


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Bushong, Kansas

Bushong is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 27.

History
The city, originally a whistle-stop of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was first named Weeks. The city took its present name in 1886 in honor of St. Louis Browns catcher Albert J. "Doc" Bushong. Following the Browns' victory in the 1886 World Series over the Chicago White Stockings, the Missouri Pacific Railroad honored several of the St. Louis players by naming some of their depots after the players. Bushong had played every game in the series and was at bat in Game Six, when the winning run scored by stealing home. The city of Bushong is the only one still carrying its name from the 1886 World Series.

During the Cold War, Bushong was the location of one of the first generations of nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles. The site, active from 1961–1965, was part of the 548th Strategic Missile Squadron.

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

Demographics
Bushong is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 27 people, 16 households, and 12 families in Bushong. The population density was 177.6 per square mile (68.6/km$2$). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 118.4 per square mile (45.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.59% (25) white or European American (88.89% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.41% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 11.11% (3) of the population.

Of the 16 households, 12.5% had children under the age of 18; 62.5% were married couples living together; 0.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.8% of households consisted of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 1.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

14.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 7.4% from 25 to 44, 48.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $30,833 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,277) and the median family income was $30,938 (+/- $853). The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,938 (+/- $4,501).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 34 people, 12 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 226.7 PD/sqmi. There were 16 housing units at an average density of 106.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 12 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.7% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 33 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 55 people, 20 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 363.6 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 145.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.73% White, 1.82% African American, and 5.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.

There were 20 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, and 30.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the city the age distribution of the population shows 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $27,083. Males had a median income of $20,833 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,511. There were no families and 2.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

Transportation
U.S. Route 56 is located approximately 1 mi north of Bushong. The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 12.5 mi east of Bushong along U.S. Route 56.

title: Bushong, Kansas


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Emporia, Kansas

Emporia is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24,139. Emporia lies between Topeka and Wichita at the intersection of highways K-99, U.S. Route 50, Interstates 335 and 35 (Kansas Turnpike). Emporia is also a college town, home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College. It is home of two annual sporting events: Unbound Gravel (ranked as one of the top gravel bicycle races) and Dynamic Discs Open (disc golf tournaments).

History

Located on upland prairie, Emporia was founded in 1857, drawing its name from ancient Carthage, a place known in history as a prosperous center of commerce.

In 1864 the Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch (later incorporated into the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad) received land grants to build from Fort Riley to Emporia. The road eventually reached Emporia in 1869, becoming the first railroad to serve the burgeoning town. In July 1870, a second railroad, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway reached Emporia, and in the years following the American Civil War the city became a booming railroad hub. In 1888, railroad executive and educator John Byers Anderson donated his personal library to the College of Emporia to commemorate his 50th wedding anniversary, and his former mentee Andrew Carnegie donated additional funds to build a library in Anderson's honor (conditioned upon the new college paying off its mortgage).

In 1953, Emporia was the site of the first Veterans Day observance in the United States. At the urging of local shoe cobbler Alvin J. King, U.S. Representative Edward Rees introduced legislation in The United States Congress to rename Armistice Day as Veterans Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law on October 8, 1954.

On June 8, 1974, an F4 tornado struck Emporia, killing six people, injuring 200 people, and causing $25 million in damages.

On Sunday, March 6, 1988 a heavily armed gunman walked into the Calvary Baptist Church during services and opened fire. The 29-year-old gunman, Cheunphon Ji, had no particular target, killing one person and injuring four others.

Geography
Emporia is located in east-central Kansas. It lies along the Kansas Turnpike at its intersection with Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 50, 108 mi southwest of Kansas City, 58 mi southwest of Topeka, and 87 mi northeast of Wichita on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.94 sqmi, of which 11.83 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water. The Neosho River flows along the northern side of the city. The Cottonwood River, one of its tributaries, flows along the city's southern edge and of two large city parks, Peter Pan and Soden's Grove; the two rivers meet near the eastern boundary of Emporia and flow southeast to join the Arkansas River in Oklahoma.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Emporia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Emporia was 116 F on July 15, 1934 and August 14, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was -24 F on January 4, 1947.

Demographics
Emporia is the principal city of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lyon and Chase counties.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 24,139 people, 9,876 households, and 5,468 families in Emporia. The population density was 1,989.7 per square mile (768.2/km$2$). There were 11,232 housing units at an average density of 925.8 per square mile (357.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 67.91% (16,392) white or European American (61.96% non-Hispanic white), 2.61% (630) black or African-American, 0.94% (226) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.26% (546) Asian, 0.07% (16) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 15.01% (3,624) from other races, and 11.21% (2,705) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 28.29% (6,828) of the population.

Of the 9,876 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18; 38.2% were married couples living together; 30.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.6% of households consisted of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.3% of the population.

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 17.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,481 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,474) and the median family income was $65,264 (+/- $3,358). Males had a median income of $30,077 (+/- $2,136) versus $16,980 (+/- $1,362) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,911 (+/- $2,542). Approximately, 8.3% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 24,916 people, 9,812 households, and 5,571 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,491.6 PD/sqmi. There were 11,352 housing units at an average density of 1,135.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84% White, 3.2% African American, 3.1% Asian, 0.8% American Indian, 10.5% from some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. 14.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,812 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 32.1% 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 2.39, and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 19.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males age 18 and over.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,443, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,873 versus $25,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,485. About 12.0% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
In addition to Emporia State University and other large public-sector employers such as the city and county governments, the public schools, and the county hospital, Emporia has several large private-sector employers. Previously, a Tyson Foods beef-packing plant employed more than 2,400 workers. Hostess Brands has a bakery in Emporia. Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation, founded in Emporia in 1953, by E.L. "Bud" Hopkins, and recognized in 2003 as the city's Large Employer of the Year, makes products for the automotive aftermarket. The Braum dairy store chain, based in Oklahoma City, originated in Emporia in 1952 under the name Peter Pan. Simmons Pet Food operates a multi-acre plant in Emporia that manufactures wet dog food.

On January 25, 2008, Tyson unexpectedly announced the layoff of 1,500 workers (more than 60 percent) by March 25, 2008. The company said it needed to move its slaughter operations closer to where the cattle are raised in western Kansas. As the city's largest employer for 37 years, the Tyson plant creates almost 10 percent of the local economy.

Colleges and Universities
Emporia is home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College. From 1882 to 1974, the private College of Emporia previously existed, and since the city had two colleges during its early years, it was sometimes called the "Athens of Kansas."

Primary and secondary
The community is served by Emporia USD 253 public school district, which has one high school (Emporia High School), one middle school, and six elementary schools, as well as an early childhood center.

The community is also served by two private schools: Emporia Christian School (preschool-8th grade) and Sacred Heart Catholic School (preschool-5th grade).

Library
The Emporia Public Library, has been in operation since 1869 and is the oldest in the state of Kansas to remain in operation.

Air
The city is served by the Emporia Municipal Airport.

Bus
Bus service within the city is provided by LCAT, or Lyon County Area Transportation. The agency provides demand and deviated fixed-route bus services within the city of Emporia. Lyon County. The buses are a service of Lyon County, with significant support coming from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Highway
Emporia is served by the following highways:, , , ,.

Train
The former Southern Transcon main line of BNSF Railway (ex-Santa Fe) passes east-west through Emporia. A yard is located in Emporia.

The city was served by Santa Fe passenger trains until the creation of Amtrak in 1971. The daily Southwest Chief served the city from 1971–1997. Service to Emporia station was eliminated in 1997, two years before a fire destroyed the 1884-built station. In 2014, local efforts were started to bring back the station. the future of revitalized service and a new station is still uncertain.

Media
The Emporia Gazette is the city's main newspaper, published six days a week. The Gazette also publishes a Spanish language monthly paper, La Voz. Emporia State University publishes a bi-weekly student newspaper, the Emporia State University Bulletin.

Emporia is a center of broadcast media for east-central Kansas. One AM radio station and ten FM radio stations are licensed to and/or broadcast from the city. Emporia is in the Topeka, Kansas television market, and one television station, a translator of the Fox affiliate in Topeka, broadcasts from the city.

Points of interest
Emporia has 14 structures on the National Register of Historic Places. They are the Old Emporia Public Library, the Finney (Warren Wesley) House, the Granada Theater (also known as the Fox Theater), the Harris-Borman House, the Howe (Richard) House, the Keebler-Stone House, the Kress Building, the Mason (Walt) House, the Anderson Carnegie Memorial Library, the Plumb (Mrs. Preston B.) House, the Soden's Grove Bridge, the Soden (Hallie B.) House, the William Allen White House (also known as Red Rocks), and the Col. Harrison C. and Susan Cross House. There is also an authentic one-room school house located on the Emporia State University campus (near Merchant Street) that is available for tours through the ESU Teachers College and The National Teachers Hall of Fame.

At the Emporia service area of the Kansas Turnpike is a Kansas Historical Marker named Emporia - Home of William Allen White.

Events

 * "Unbound Gravel" (formerly Dirty Kanza) is a gravel bicycle race through the Flint Hills, starting and ending in Emporia. There are race events for 25, 50, 100, 200, 350 miles. It is held every first weekend after Memorial Day.
 * "Dynamic Discs Open" is one of the largest disc golf tournaments.
 * "The Taste" gives people the chance to visit with wineries, breweries and distilleries from all across Kansas and to taste their products
 * "Great American Market" is a large market in downtown Emporia held on the second Saturday each September – vendors of antiques, collectibles, artwork, crafts, and food.

In popular culture
The 1987 CBS miniseries Murder Ordained was filmed in Emporia. It dramatized an actual event in Emporia involving the 1983 death of Sandra Bird.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Emporia include actor R. Lee Ermey, journalist William Allen White,, college basketball coach Dean Smith, and circus performer/tattoo artist Maud Wagner.

title: Emporia, Kansas


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Hartford, Kansas

Hartford is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 355.

History
Hartford was laid out in 1858. Some of its founders were original natives of Hartford, Connecticut, hence the name.

Hartford was incorporated as a city in March 1884.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Hartford is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 355 people, 155 households, and 99 families in Hartford. The population density was 896.5 per square mile (346.1/km$2$). There were 185 housing units at an average density of 467.2 per square mile (180.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.52% (332) white or European American (93.52% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.56% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.56% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.13% (4) from other races, and 4.23% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.69% (6) of the population.

Of the 155 households, 23.9% had children under the age of 18; 45.8% were married couples living together; 29.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.1% of the population.

20.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,767) and the median family income was $49,583 (+/- $34,107). Males had a median income of $33,500 (+/- $18,987) versus $25,625 (+/- $11,884) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,500 (+/- $17,605). Approximately, 6.2% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% 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 371 people, 160 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density was 976.3 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 507.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 500 people, 200 households and 125 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,329.1 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 584.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 0.60% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.60% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

26.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median household income was $34,750 and the median family income was $37,212. Males had a median income of $27,212 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,014. About 4.6% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.

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Neosho Rapids, Kansas

Neosho Rapids is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 229.

History
Neosho Rapids was previously called Italia then Florence, and was laid out in 1855. It was named Neosho Rapids in 1857 from the whitewater on the Neosho River.

LIFE magazine did a 5-page feature article in the December 24, 1945, issue of servicemen coming home to the town for their first Christmas after WWII.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, of which 0.50 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

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

Demographics
Neosho Rapids is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 229 people, 91 households, and 53 families in Neosho Rapids. The population density was 453.5 per square mile (175.1/km$2$). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 227.7 per square mile (87.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.76% (217) white or European American (92.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.87% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.37% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.49% (8) of the population.

Of the 91 households, 25.3% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 18.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.5% of households consisted of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.5 and the average family size was 4.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.3% of the population.

23.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 83.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $22,644) and the median family income was $71,750 (+/- $14,266). Males had a median income of $37,500 (+/- $8,079) versus $20,417 (+/- $13,000) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,719 (+/- $6,836). Approximately, 13.1% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 265 people, 105 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 530.0 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 238.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 105 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 274 people, 104 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 561.9 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 235.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 1.82% African American, 0.36% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,423, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,239. About 6.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 36.9% of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.

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Olpe, Kansas

Olpe is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 519.

History
Olpe had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It had formerly been known as Eagle Creek Station before the name had been changed to Bitlertown for the owner of the townsite, Gilbert Bitler. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Olpe, Germany, caused the name to be selected.

Olpe was incorporated as a city in 1905.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, of which 0.67 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

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

Demographics
Olpe is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 519 people, 205 households, and 140 families in Olpe. The population density was 739.3 per square mile (285.5/km$2$). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 327.6 per square mile (126.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.83% (487) white or European American (93.06% non-Hispanic white), 0.39% (2) black or African-American, 0.39% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.39% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.77% (4) from other races, and 4.24% (22) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% (14) of the population.

Of the 205 households, 36.1% had children under the age of 18; 56.6% were married couples living together; 21.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.8% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.5% of the population.

28.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $66,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,467) and the median family income was $79,464 (+/- $9,813). Males had a median income of $51,250 (+/- $8,106) versus $18,750 (+/- $8,086) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,306 (+/- $11,303). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 546 people, 220 households, and 151 families residing in the city. The population density was 814.9 PD/sqmi. There were 239 housing units at an average density of 356.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 220 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.9% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 504 people, 196 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,604.1 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 684.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.40% African American, 0.60% Native American, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,623. About 5.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
The Chicken House is a restaurant that has been in operation since 1958 with roots to 1934. The restaurant has acted as a town hall, playing host to governors and state representatives and was named by USA Today as one of 50 Great Plates From 50 Great States in 2000. The restaurant has raised notice as far away as New Jersey.

Education
The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.

Olpe Elementary School
Before Olpe Elementary was a school, the school was called Harmony Hill, that started as a one-room school house and had later additions. It was located in the countryside, approximately three miles north of Olpe. In December 1991, Olpe Elementary School was completed. The elementary wing of the building adjoins the cafeteria to the west of the high school. In 1997, two additional classrooms and a library were added to the elementary school.

St. Joseph's Catholic School
Prior to the 1950s there was no public high school in Olpe. Area students attended St. Joseph's Catholic School. Olpe High School was built in the early 1950s. The first class graduated from Olpe Rural High School in 1952; however, the new building was then incomplete. That first year, the old St. Joseph's High School building was rented and classes were held there. Students began attending the newly constructed building the next year. Since then, it has housed kindergarten through sixth grade classes. After the 2012–2013 school year, Saint Joseph's Catholic School closed, due to the economy.

title: Olpe, Kansas


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Reading, Kansas

Reading is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 181.

History
For millennia, the land that is currently Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, the United States secured most of modern Kansas as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, Congress organized the Kansas Territory and in 1861, Kansas became the 34th state.

In 1863, by Act of Congress and similarly by an act of the State of Kansas, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was granted 3,000,000 acres of Kansas land on the condition that it would build a continuous line to the western border of Kansas by March 1, 1873. On Oct. 30, 1868, construction began at Topeka. By Sept. 14, 1870, the first Santa Fe train reached Emporia, fifteen miles past the present site of Reading. James Fagan, agent for the railroad lands, and T. J. Peter and M. S. Sargent, who represented the railroad interest, organized a town company, with James Fagan as president. The land was owned by McMann & Co., of Reading, Pennsylvania. The town was platted on sixty acres of Section 3, Township 18, Range 13, and called it Reading, after Reading, Pennsylvania. In summer 1870, the town site was surveyed.

The first post office in Reading was established in August 1870. Reading was incorporated as a city in September 1890.

2011 tornado
On May 21, 2011 around 9:15PM, an EF3 tornado hit Reading. It was three blocks wide and stayed on the ground for about four miles. The tornado destroyed at least 56 of 110 homes and 14 of 21 businesses. The post office and fire station suffered major damage. One person died and two were hospitalized. Early damage estimates topped $2.2 million.

In just over a year, the community rebuilt itself with some help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Most of the town has been rebuilt as of 2023.

Geography
Reading is located at 38.5191°N, -95.95909°W (38.519102, -95.959091) at the eastern edge of Lyon County. It is fifteen miles northeast of Emporia and fourteen miles southwest of Osage City along Highway 170. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 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, Reading has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
Reading is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 181 people, 80 households, and 57 families in Reading. The population density was 849.8 per square mile (328.1/km$2$). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 375.6 per square mile (145.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 95.58% (173) white or European American (95.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.66% (3) from other races, and 2.76% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.1% (2) of the population.

Of the 80 households, 36.2% had children under the age of 18; 47.5% were married couples living together; 26.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.8% of households consisted of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.6% of the population.

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $24,821) and the median family income was $54,375 (+/- $18,273). Males had a median income of $31,528 (+/- $10,170) versus $20,139 (+/- $2,746) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,000 (+/- $6,708). Approximately, 9.8% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 231 people, 86 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 1155.0 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 515.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 86 households, of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 3.15.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 33.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 247 people, 92 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,185.3 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 518.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.98% White, 0.40% African American, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 92 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.1% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $29,500. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,673. About 15.6% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Government
The Reading government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the first Thursday of each month at 7PM.
 * City Hall, 413 First Street.
 * U.S. Post Office, 404 First Street.
 * Kansas Department of Wildlife & Park, 2272 Road 250.

Education
The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

The city previously had a school located at 424 First Street. Reading High School was closed through school unification in 1980. The Reading High School mascot was "The Reading Lions". The Reading Elementary School closed at the end of the 2017-2018 academic year. As of March 21, 2019 the school district had not made a decision as to the disposition of the school building in Reading.

Notable people

 * Jim Barnett, unsuccessful 2006 Republican candidate for governor of Kansas, grew up on a farm near Reading and graduated from Reading High School.
 * Robert D. "Bob" Price (1927–2004), U.S. Representative from the Texas Panhandle from 1967 to 1975, was born in Reading.

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Burns, Kansas

Burns is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 234. The city name came from a nearby train station, which was named prior to the city being incorporated. It is located between El Dorado and Florence along the west side of U.S. Route 77 highway. The south edge of the city is the border of Marion and Butler counties.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Burns.

In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado, and a station called Burns was built north of the present city location. In 1881, the rail line was extended to Douglass, then later to Arkansas City. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence through Burns to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942. The original branch line connected Florence through El Dorado to Arkansas City.

At the present location, a city named St. Francis was platted in August 1880. When the town incorporated, they discovered the official city name of St. Francis was already taken, so they changed the name to be the same as the nearby Burns train station, then soon afterward the station was moved into the new city. The original station was named after a railroad company official.

A post office was established in Burns on November 30, 1880.

20th century
Burns High School was closed in 1965 as a result of statewide school district consolidation. Burns Elementary & Junior High School closed in 1997 due to the lack of funds. Education is currently provided by Peabody–Burns USD 398 public school district in Peabody.

21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed 6.5 miles west of Burns, north to south through Marion County, with much controversy over road damage, tax exemption, and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs). A pumping station named Burns was built 2 miles north of Potwin.

On August 15. 2023 police chief Joel Justice Womochil was arrested for possessing child pornography. He had been chief since February 8, 2022 but resigned on August 8.

Geography
Burns is located in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all of it land. The south city limits of Burns is the county line shared between Marion County and Butler County.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 234 people, 83 households, and 56 families in Burns. The population density was 680.2 per square mile (262.6/km$2$). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 302.3 per square mile (116.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 96.58% (226) white or European American (96.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.42% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.43% (1) of the population.

Of the 83 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 49.4% were married couples living together; 22.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.3% 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 3.3 and the average family size was 3.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.8% of the population.

29.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $59,167 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,882) and the median family income was $67,083 (+/- $8,721). Males had a median income of $41,250 (+/- $13,531) versus $20,625 (+/- $11,752) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,333 (+/- $5,497). Approximately, 11.8% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under the age of 18 and 13.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 228 people, 93 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 651.4 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 320.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 268 people, 101 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 755.6 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 327.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.51% White, 0.75% African American and 0.75% Native American.

There were 101 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $22,143 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,990. About 7.5% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.8% of those 65 or over.

Government
The Burns government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets once a month. As of January 2022, the mayor is Mike Hammann.

Public
The community is served by Peabody–Burns USD 398 public school district. All students attend schools in Peabody at two schools:
 * Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School, located in Peabody.
 * Peabody-Burns Elementary School, located in Peabody.

 * Peabody-Burns High School Sports Championships
 * 1977, 2nd Place, Class 2A, High School Boys Football, Head Coach Dennis Franchione.

 * Historical Burns Schools
 * Burns High School, southeast corner of Main and Cincinnati. It was closed in 1965 as a result of statewide school district consolidation, then converted into the Burns Community Museum.  The school mascot was Burns Hornets.  It was the first consolidated grade school and high school in Kansas, and was the first to use a school "bus" in Kansas, which were special-order wagons in 1904.  It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). (NRHP),
 * Burns Elementary & Junior High School, southwest corner of Main and Church. It was closed in 1997 due to the lack of funds, then demolished.

 * Burns High School Sports Championships
 * 1953, Class B, 1st Place, High School Boys Basketball, Head Coach Harvey Loy.

Private

 * Eden Christian School, Private Mennonite Grade School, approximately 3 miles south of Burns.

Library
The city is served by the Burns Public Library at 104 North Washington Avenue. The library is a member of the North Central Kansas Libraries System.

Print

 * Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, local newspaper for Burns, Florence, Peabody.
 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.
 * The El Dorado Times, regional newspaper from El Dorado.

Radio
Burns is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Television
Burns is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV by Allegiance Communications, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Film

 * Mars Attacks!, 1996 comedy science fiction movie, the Perkinsville scenes from this movie was filmed around Burns, such as the bus stop scene, cemetery scene, donut shop scenes, and trailer park scenes. The beginning cattle segment was filmed near Leon, and the retirement community was filmed in northeast Wichita.    A city sign next to the highway was given to the city by Warner Brothers company.

Transportation
U.S. 77 highway runs north-south on the east side of Burns, and follows roughly parallel to the old railway.

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Durham, Kansas

Durham is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 89. The city took its name from Durham cattle. It is located about 8.5 mi north of Hillsboro on the west side of K-15 highway next to a railroad.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 sqmi Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cent/acre.

In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Marion County near the current cities of Florence, Marion, Durham.

From the 1820s to the 1870s, one of the most significant land routes in the United States was the Santa Fe Trail. It was located about 1 mi northwest of Durham. The trail was active across Marion County from 1821 to 1866.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Durham.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Durham 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, and finally merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

A post office was established in Durham Park on June 22, 1874 (near current Cottonwood Grove Christian School northwest of Durham), then it was moved to the community of Durham on September 19, 1887 around the time the new railroad was built through the area.

20th century
In 1906, Durham incorporated as a city.

In 1962, James C. Donahue established the Donahue Corporation, maker of farm implement carriers, and has grown to a 40000 sqft facility. They have built and distributed over 50,000 implement carriers. It currently is located approximately 0.5 mi northeast of Durham on 290th St.

Geography
Durham is located at coordinates 38.4861202, -97.2280808 in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 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, Durham has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Area attractions
Durham has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
 * Santa Fe Trail:
 * Santa Fe Trail - Marion County Segments (NRHP), 2.5 mi south-west of Durham. From corner of 270th St and Falcon Rd, parallels on west side of railroad tracks towards southwest.  The ruts are approximate 3 mi long, and described by the National Park Service as "outstanding".  Not open to public.
 * Santa Fe Trail Cottonwood Crossing Kiosk, 1 west at 290th St.
 * Santa Fe Trail Cottonwood Crossing Marker, north-west of Durham.
 * Santa Fe Trail Markers, numerous markers in the area.
 * Santa Fe Trail Self-Guided Auto Tour.
 * Marion Reservoir, south-east of Durham.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 89 people, 49 households, and 33 families in Durham. The population density was 511.5 per square mile (197.5/km$2$). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 333.3 per square mile (128.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.26% (83) white or European American (86.52% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 2.25% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.12% (1) from other races, and 3.37% (3) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.99% (8) of the population.

Of the 49 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18; 53.1% were married couples living together; 32.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.6% of households consisted of individuals and 22.4% 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 2.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.2% of the population.

15.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,322) and the median family income was $46,250 (+/- $12,899). Males had a median income of $41,250 (+/- $29,334). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 48 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 560.0 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 325.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 114 people, 51 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 541.7 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 304.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 51 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.3% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,402. No families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none under the age of 18 and over age 65.

Economy
Durham is home of Donahue Corporation, Jason Wiebe Dairy, Main Street Cafe, G & R Implement, Agri Trails CO-OP.

Government
The Durham government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of each month at 7PM.
 * Fire Department, Douglas Ave.
 * Durham Community Center, Douglas Ave.
 * U.S. Post Office, 508 S Douglas Ave.

Public
The community is served by Hillsboro USD 410 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools. All students attend schools in Hillsboro.
 * Hillsboro High School, located in Hillsboro.
 * Hillsboro Middle School, located in Hillsboro.
 * Hillsboro Elementary School, located in Hillsboro.

Durham schools were closed through school unification. The Durham Hornets won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1963.

Private

 * Cottonwood Grove Christian School, Private Grade School, 2925 Goldenrod Rd, approximately 1 mile northwest of Durham.

Print

 * The Herington Times, newspaper from Herington.
 * Marion County Record, newspaper from Marion.
 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.

Transportation
K-15 highway runs along the east side of the city. Durham is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, formerly the Southern Pacific, and prior, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Durham is located on UP's Golden State main line to El Paso, Texas. A Union Pacific Local still serves the Durham Elevator during the Kansas summer harvests. The line was originally built by the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railroad.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Wireless is provided by Pixius Communications.
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Electricity
 * Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.
 * Water
 * City is provided by City of Durham.
 * Rural is provided by Marion County RWD #1 and #4.

title: Durham, Kansas