Effingham, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°31′22″N 95°23′49″W / 39.52278°N 95.39694°W / 39.52278; -95.39694
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Effingham, Kansas
City
Effingham Water Tower (2010)
Effingham Water Tower (2010)
Location within Atchison County and Kansas
Location within Atchison County and Kansas
KDOT map of Atchison County (legend)
KDOT map of Atchison County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°31′22″N 95°23′49″W / 39.52278°N 95.39694°W / 39.52278; -95.39694[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyAtchison
TownshipBenton
Area
[2]
 • Total0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,139 ft (347 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total495
 • Density800/sq mi (310/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
66023
Area code913
FIPS code20-20025
GNIS ID2394629[1]
WebsiteCity Website

Effingham is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 495.[3]

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]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880187—
189036193.0%
190063475.6%
19106746.3%
1920616−8.6%
19306464.9%
19406764.6%
1950525−22.3%
19605647.4%
19706057.3%
19806344.8%
1990540−14.8%
20005888.9%
2010546−7.1%
2020495−9.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 495 people, 202 households, and 132 families in Effingham.[9][10] The population density was 799.7 per square mile (308.8/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 376.4 per square mile (145.3/km2).[10][11] The racial makeup was 90.91% (450) white or European American (90.3% non-Hispanic white), 1.01% (5) black or African-American, 0.61% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.2% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.27% (36) from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.41% (7) of the population.[13]

Of the 202 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18; 47.5% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.2% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.7% of the population.[15]

28.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.3 males.[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,714 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,857) and the median family income was $65,833 (+/- $6,492).[16] Males had a median income of $32,308 (+/- $11,951) versus $22,083 (+/- $5,782) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,684 (+/- $5,740).[17] Approximately, 1.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[20] 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[21] 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]

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Effingham, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Effingham, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Kansas Place-Names,John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 435 ISBN 0-8061-0994-7
  7. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 115.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Atchison County, Kansas

External links[edit]

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