Atlanta, Kansas

Atlanta, Kansas
City
Location within Cowley County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°26′09″N96°46′01″W / 37.43583°N 96.76694°W / 37.43583; -96.76694 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Cowley
Founded	1885
Incorporated	1903
Area [2]
• Total	0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
• Land	0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,424 ft (434 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	168
• Density	350/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67008
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-03050
GNIS ID	2394016 [1]

Atlanta is a city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 168. ^[3]

History

Atlanta was founded in 1885. ^[4] The first post office in Atlanta was established on August 14, 1885. ^[5]

Geography

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. ^[6]

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. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	330		—
1920	379		14.8%
1930	348		−8.2%
1940	286		−17.8%
1950	309		8.0%
1960	267		−13.6%
1970	216		−19.1%
1980	256		18.5%
1990	232		−9.4%
2000	255		9.9%
2010	195		−23.5%
2020	168		−13.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 168 people, 71 households, and 41 families in Atlanta. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 350.7 per square mile (135.4/km²). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 204.6 per square mile (79.0/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 93.45% (157) white or European American (91.07% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.79% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.76% (8) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.38% (4) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 71 households, 16.9% had children under the age of 18; 43.7% were married couples living together; 26.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.4% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.7% of the population. ^[14]

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $42,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,651) and the median family income was $49,000 (+/- $4,190). ^[15] Males had a median income of $37,750 (+/- $7,925) versus $20,625 (+/- $18,584) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,833 (+/- $2,843). ^[16] Approximately, 2.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 14.8% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] 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 ^[20] of 2000, there were 255 people, 99 households, and 70 families living in the city. The population density was 507.8 inhabitants per square mile (196.1/km²). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 231.0 per square mile (89.2/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. ^[21]

Atlanta High School was closed through school unification. The Atlanta High School mascot was Tigers. ^[22]

Notable people

The Olympic-medalist runner Glenn Cunningham was born in Atlanta. ^[23]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlanta, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Atlanta, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  168.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. Climate Summary for Atlanta, Kansas
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. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
21. "Central USD 462". USD 462. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
22. "Atlanta High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
23. "Glenn Cunningham (athlete)", Wikipedia, April 21, 2020, retrieved April 21, 2020

Further reading

See also: List of books about Cowley County, Kansas

External links

• Atlanta - Directory of Public Officials
• Atlanta city map, KDOT