Effingham, Kansas
Effingham is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 495.[3]
Effingham, Kansas | |
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Effingham Water Tower (2010) | |
Location within Atchison County and Kansas | |
KDOT map of Atchison County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′22″N 95°23′49″W / 39.52278°N 95.39694°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Township | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 800/sq mi (310/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 66023 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-20025 |
| GNIS ID | 2394629[1] |
| Website | City Website |
History edit
The first post office in Effingham was established in 1868.[4] Effingham experienced growth when the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad was built through the neighborhood and by the 1880s was a thriving village.[5] Effingham was named in honor of Effingham H. Nichols, an early promoter of the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad.[6][7]
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2), all of it land.[8]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1890 | 361 | 93.0% | |
| 1900 | 634 | 75.6% | |
| 1910 | 674 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 616 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 646 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 676 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 525 | −22.3% | |
| 1960 | 564 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 605 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 634 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 540 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 588 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 546 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 495 | −9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census edit
As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 546 people, 217 households, and 141 families living in the city. The population density was 1,030.2 inhabitants per square mile (397.8/km2). There were 252 housing units at an average density of 475.5 per square mile (183.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 1.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 217 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
2000 census edit
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 588 people, 236 households, and 155 families living in the city. The population density was 1,091.9 inhabitants per square mile (421.6/km2). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 473.5 per square mile (182.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 0.34% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.51% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.
There were 236 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,656, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,505. About 2.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education edit
The community is served by Atchison County USD 377 public school district. Older students attend Atchison County Community High School.
References edit
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Effingham, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Effingham, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ . Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 568. ISBN 9780722249055.
- ^ Kansas Place-Names,John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 435 ISBN 0-8061-0994-7
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 115.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
Further reading edit
External links edit
- City of Effingham
- Effingham - Directory of Public Officials
- USD 377, local school district
- Effingham city map, KDOT