Atlanta, Kansas

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Atlanta, Kansas
City
Location within Cowley County and Kansas
Location within Cowley County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°26′7″N 96°46′7″W / 37.43528°N 96.76861°W / 37.43528; -96.76861Coordinates: 37°26′7″N 96°46′7″W / 37.43528°N 96.76861°W / 37.43528; -96.76861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCowley
Founded1885
Incorporated1903
Area
[1]
 • Total0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,434 ft (437 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total195
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
181
 • Density377.87/sq mi (146.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67008
Area code620
FIPS code20-03050 [4]
GNIS ID0470029 [5]

Atlanta is a city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 195.[6]

History[]

Atlanta was founded in 1885.[7] The first post office in Atlanta was established on August 14, 1885.[8]

Geography[]

Atlanta is located at

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37°26′7″N 96°46′7″W / 37.43528°N 96.76861°W / 37.43528; -96.76861 (37.435287, -96.768672).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all of it land.[10]

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, Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910330—
192037914.8%
1930348−8.2%
1940286−17.8%
19503098.0%
1960267−13.6%
1970216−19.1%
198025618.5%
1990232−9.4%
20002559.9%
2010195−23.5%
2019 (est.)181[3]−7.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 195 people, 75 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 390.0 inhabitants per square mile (150.6/km2). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 214.0 per square mile (82.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 4.1% Native American, 4.6% from other races, and 8.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.3% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% 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 3.04.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% 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[4] of 2000, there were 255 people, 99 households, and 70 families living in the city. The population density was 507.8 people per square mile (196.9/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 231.0 per square mile (89.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.20% White, 5.49% Native American, and 4.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,727. About 13.4% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.8% of those 65 or over.

Education[]

The community is served by Central USD 462 public school district.[12]

Atlanta High School was closed through school unification. The Atlanta High School mascot was Tigers.[13]

Notable people[]

The Olympic-medalist runner Glenn Cunningham was born in Atlanta.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.[dead link]
  7. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 168.
  8. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Atlanta, Kansas
  12. ^ "Central USD 462". USD 462. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  13. ^ "Atlanta High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  14. ^ , Wikipedia, 2020-04-21, retrieved 2020-04-21

Further reading[]

See also: List of books about Cowley County, Kansas

External links[]

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