Almena, Kansas

Almena, Kansas
City
Location within Norton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°53′29″N99°42′35″W / 39.89139°N 99.70972°W / 39.89139; -99.70972 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Norton
Incorporated	1893
Named for	Almena, Wisconsin
Area [2]
• Total	0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2)
• Land	0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,152 ft (656 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	363
• Density	610/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67622
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-01425
GNIS ID	2393927 [1]

Almena is a city in Norton County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 363. ^[3]

History

Almena was a shipping point located at the junction of two railroads. ^[4] It was named by Margaret Coleman, an early settler and first postmistress, ^[5] for Almena, Wisconsin, ^[6] her hometown.

The first post office in Almena was established in June 1872. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	366		—
1900	491		34.2%
1910	702		43.0%
1920	674		−4.0%
1930	703		4.3%
1940	543		−22.8%
1950	616		13.4%
1960	555		−9.9%
1970	489		−11.9%
1980	517		5.7%
1990	423		−18.2%
2000	469		10.9%
2010	408		−13.0%
2020	363		−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 363 people, 152 households, and 85 families in Almena. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 600.0 per square mile (231.7/km²). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 327.3 per square mile (126.4/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 90.36% (328) white or European American (88.98% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.31% (12) from other races, and 6.34% (23) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.51% (20) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 152 households, 20.4% had children under the age of 18; 44.7% were married couples living together; 23.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.2% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.3% of the population. ^[15]

22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $44,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,777) and the median family income was $58,929 (+/- $19,906). ^[16] Males had a median income of $37,750 (+/- $14,616) versus $20,250 (+/- $7,954) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,646 (+/- $8,818). ^[17] Approximately, 7.7% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 15.7% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 408 people, 180 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 668.9 inhabitants per square mile (258.3/km²). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 355.7 per square mile (137.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 180 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.3% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 469 people, 197 households, and 125 families residing in the city. The population density was 777.9 inhabitants per square mile (300.3/km²). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 379.8 per square mile (146.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.72% White, 0.21% African American, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 197 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $22,237 versus $15,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,433. About 10.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Almena is served by Northern Valley USD 212 public school district. The Northern Valley High School mascot is Huskies. ^{[22] [23]}

Grades K-4 and 9-12 are located in the Almena school building, and grades 5-8 are in the Long Island school building.

The Northern Valley Huskies have won the following KSHSAA State Championships:

• 8-Man DI Football - 1986, 1990
• 8-Man DII Football - 1987
• 1A Boys Basketball - 1986, 1990, 1991
• 1A DII Boys Basketball - 2018
• 1A Boys Track & Field - 1986, 1987, 2019
• 1A Volleyball - 1993, 2017
• 1A Girls Basketball - 1994
• 1A Cheer - 2023

Almena schools and Long Island schools formed through consolidation, their first school year was 1967-1968. The Almena High School mascot was Almena Coyotes with team colors of Orange and Black, in 1966 they were the Almena Huskies with team colors of green and white. The Long Island High School mascot was Long Island Leopards with team colors of Purple and Gold.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almena, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Almena, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  65.
5. The Coleman Saga, by Charles Myron Coleman
6. "Profile for Almena, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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 December 31, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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.
22. "Home of the Huskies". Northern Valley Schools USD 212. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
23. "USD 212 School District Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 6, 2022.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Norton County, Kansas

External links

• Almena - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 212, local school district
• Almena city map, KDOT