Ada, Kansas

Ada, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°09′42″N97°53′00″W / 39.16167°N 97.88333°W / 39.16167; -97.88333 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Ottawa
Township	Fountain
Elevation [1]	1,322 ft (403 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	86
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-00225 [1]
GNIS ID	2583496 [1]

Ada is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 86. ^[2] It is located approximately 12 miles west of Minneapolis.

History

Ottawa County was formed in 1860 and organized in 1866. ^[3] A post office was opened in Ada in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1998. ^[4]

In 1888, a rail line of the Chicago, Kansas and Western Railroad opened from Manchester, Kansas in the east to Barnard in the west, a 43 mi (69 km) line, with a depot in Ada. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway acquired this railroad in 1901. ^[5] An application was filed in 1983 to abandon this "Minneapolis District" line. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2010	100		—
2020	86		−14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ada as a census-designated place starting with the 2010 census. ^[7]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 86 people, 34 households, and 20 families in Ada. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 33.8 per square mile (13.1/km²). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 21.3 per square mile (8.2/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 84.88% (73) white or European American (84.88% non-Hispanic white), 2.33% (2) 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 12.79% (11) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.98% (6) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 34 households, 20.6% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 23.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.2% of households consisted of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.1. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.3% of the population. ^[14]

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.5 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.6 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $33,798 (with a margin of error of +/- $143) and the median family income was $33,808 (+/- $208). ^[15]

Education

The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.

Ada High School was closed through school unification in 1965. ^[16] The Ada High School mascot was the Wildcat. ^[17]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ada, Kansas
2. "Profile of Ada, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
3. Ottawa County History, Ottawa County Kansas, Retrieved 21 February 2022
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
5. Gannett, Henry (1898). A Gazetteer of Kansas. Govt. Print. Off. p. 23.
6. The Minneapolis District, Abandoned Rails, Retrieved 21 February 2022
7. , p. 36 (Ada CDP is listed in 2010 census with population of 100, "X"s are listed for 2000 and 1990 census; the 2000 census does not list an Ada CDP)
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
16. (1 April 2020). At 81, Topekan Dean Larson still a hit on softball field, Salina Journal
17. "Wilsey Beats Ada In Finals", The Salina Journal, 5 March 1961, p.17.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Ottawa County, Kansas

External links

• Ottawa County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT