Altoona, Kansas

Altoona, Kansas
City
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°31′36″N 95°39′43″W / 37.52667°N 95.66194°W / 37.52667; -95.66194[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWilson
Founded1869
Incorporated1887
Named forAltoona, Pennsylvania
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
 • Land0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[1]
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
354
 • Density660/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66710
Area code620
FIPS code20-01625[1]
GNIS ID475090[1]

Altoona is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States,[1] along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 354.[3]

History

Altoona was originally called Geddesburg when it was founded in 1869. It was renamed Altoona in 1870, after Altoona, Pennsylvania.[4][5] The first post office in Altoona was established in April 1870.[6]

Altoona experienced growth when the railroad was built through the settlement about 1885.[7]

As of 1916, Altoona was a sundown town, where African Americans were not allowed to live.[8][9]

Geography

Altoona is located at 37°31′36″N 95°39′43″W / 37.52667°N 95.66194°W / 37.52667; -95.66194 (37.526796, -95.661903).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), all of it land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890265—
190029912.8%
19101,462389.0%
19201,016−30.5%
1930839−17.4%
1940707−15.7%
1950482−31.8%
19604901.7%
1970475−3.1%
198056418.7%
1990456−19.1%
20004856.4%
2010414−14.6%
2020354−14.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 354 people, 140 households, and 84 families in Altoona.[12][13] The population density was 662.9 per square mile (256.0/km2). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 340.8 per square mile (131.6/km2).[13][14] The racial makeup was 89.83% (318) white or European American (89.83% non-Hispanic white), 0.28% (1) black or African-American, 1.13% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.28% (1) Asian, 0.28% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.28% (1) from other races, and 7.91% (28) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.13% (4) of the population.[16]

Of the 140 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.3% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.0% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 5.4% of the population.[18]

26.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.9 males.[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $24,688 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,901) and the median family income was $37,500 (+/- $16,516).[19] The median income for those above 16 years old was $18,889 (+/- $7,179).[20] Approximately, 28.4% of families and 29.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22]

2010 census

As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 414 people, 165 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 752.7 inhabitants per square mile (290.6/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 352.7 per square mile (136.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 165 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 485 people, 201 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 891.5 inhabitants per square mile (344.2/km2). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 426.5 per square mile (164.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 1.24% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 201 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,906, and the median income for a family was $30,375. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,534. About 9.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Altoona–Midway USD 387 public school district.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Altoona, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Altoona, Kansas in 2020". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 314.
  5. ^ Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 881. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2016 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  7. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 66–67.
  8. ^ "News and Comment". The Coffeyville Daily Journal. Coffeyville, Kansas. October 12, 1916. p. 3. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. In trying to prove that a negro wasn't killed in Altoona last week Editor Butcher of the Tribune says 'Negroes are not allowed to live in Altoona.' Clad Thompson believes that one wasn't.
  9. ^ "Wise and Otherwise". The Freedonia Daily Herald. Fredonia, Kansas. October 14, 1916. p. 2. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. Commenting on the complaint of the Altoona Tribune that a negro killing had been credited to Altoona when it should have read North Altoona, and the further suggestion by the Tribune that negroes are not allowed to live in Altoona, the Kansas City Star says neither are they allowed to live in North Altoona, evidently.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: Households and Families". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: Educational Attainment". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: Median Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2020 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". Census.gov. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2020 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". Census.gov. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months". Census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months of Families". Census.gov. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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See also: List of books about Wilson County, Kansas

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