Augusta, Kansas

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Augusta, Kansas
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Butler County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Augusta Highlighted.svg
Location within Butler County and Kansas
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Coordinates: 37°41′40″N96°58′23″W / 37.69444°N 96.97306°W / 37.69444; -96.97306 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Butler
Founded1868
Incorporated 1871
Named for Augusta James
Government
   Mayor Mike Rawlings
   City Manager Josh Shaw [ citation needed ]
Area
[2]
  Total4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2)
  Land4.24 sq mi (10.99 km2)
  Water0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,283 ft (391 m)
Population
 (2020) [3] [4]
  Total9,256
  Density1,900/sq mi (730/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67010
Area code 316
FIPS code 20-03300
GNIS ID 485543 [1]
Website augustaks.org

Augusta is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 9,256. [3] [4] It is located east of Wichita along U.S. Route 54 / 400 highway.

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History

19th century

The confluence of the Whitewater River and the Walnut River was originally inhabited by Osage people, who found the land ideal for hunting and fishing.

In 1868, C. N. James settled in the area and built a log cabin to serve also as a general store and trading post. Around that same time, a post office was established in the settlement, and as the first postmaster, C. N. James named the post office and the town in honor of his wife, Augusta James. [5] [6] [7]

In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado. In 1881 it was extended to Douglass, and later to Arkansas City. [8] The rail line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Service from Florence to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942. [9] The original branch line connected Florence, Burns, De Graff, El Dorado, Augusta, Douglass, Rock, Akron, Winfield, Arkansas City. In 2020, the Santa Fe (now BNSF) still maintains tracks through Augusta at the 301 E. Fifth St. headquarters, a brick depot constructed in 1916–1917. [10] The St. Louis & San Francisco (Frisco) Railroad established a depot in Augusta in 1880, serving both passengers and freight. Passenger service ended in 1960. [11]

20th century

The discovery of oil near Augusta in 1914, and soon elsewhere in Butler County, led to the doubling of the population of Augusta between 1910 and 1920. [12] Oil drilling and refining became a major source of employment for many years. In 1916, L. L. Marcell founded the White Eagle Oil Company in Augusta. Other early refineries were the Walnut Refining Company and the Lakeside Refinery. [13] In 1930, White Eagle was purchased by the Standard Oil Company of New York and was known as "Socony-Vacuum" for many years, then renamed Mobil in 1966. [14]

21st century

In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed about 1.5 miles west of Augusta, north to south through Butler County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs). [15] [16]

Geography

Augusta is located at the confluence of the Walnut and Whitewater Rivers. It is located along the western edge of Butler County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.75 square miles (12.30 km2), of which, 4.23 square miles (10.96 km2) is land and 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2) is water. [17]

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, Augusta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [18]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 922
1890 1,34345.7%
1900 1,197−10.9%
1910 1,2353.2%
1920 4,219241.6%
1930 4,033−4.4%
1940 3,821−5.3%
1950 4,48317.3%
1960 6,43443.5%
1970 5,977−7.1%
1980 6,96816.6%
1990 7,87613.0%
2000 8,4236.9%
2010 9,27410.1%
2020 9,256−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010-2020 [4]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 9,256 people, 3,670 households, and 2,423 families in Augusta. [19] [20] The population density was 2,182.0 per square mile (842.5/km2). There were 4,002 housing units at an average density of 943.4 per square mile (364.3/km2). [20] [21] The racial makeup was 88.41% (8,183) white or European American (86.11% non-Hispanic white), 0.51% (47) black or African-American, 0.92% (85) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.55% (51) Asian, 0.05% (5) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.44% (133) from other races, and 8.12% (752) from two or more races. [22] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.55% (514) of the population. [23]

Of the 3,670 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18; 48.3% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.6% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [20] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9. [24] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.5% of the population. [25]

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. [20] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.5 males. [20]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,274 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,044) and the median family income was $64,386 (+/- $7,473). [26] Males had a median income of $40,083 (+/- $9,827) versus $25,148 (+/- $8,132) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,611 (+/- $3,528). [27] Approximately, 8.4% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those ages 65 or over. [28] [29]

2010 census

As of the census [30] of 2010, there were 9,274 people, 3,669 households, and 2,448 families living in the city. [31] The population density was 2,192.4 inhabitants per square mile (846.5/km2). There were 3,951 housing units at an average density of 934.0 per square mile (360.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population.

There were 3,669 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, [32] there were 8,423 people, 3,277 households, and 2,307 families living in the city. The population density was 2,091.1 inhabitants per square mile (807.4/km2). There were 3,585 housing units at an average density of 890.0 per square mile (343.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.07% White, 0.18% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.59% of the population.

There were 3,277 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,818, and the median income for a family was $51,886. Males had a median income of $36,465 versus $24,747 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,094. About 4.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Augusta USD 402 public school district.

Landmarks

The Augusta Historic Theater, now home to the Augusta Arts Council, is a classic example of Art Deco. [33] Augusta is also home to the Kansas Museum of Military History (formerly Augusta Air Museum). The Augusta Historical Museum and the C.N. James Log Cabin are on the National Register of Historic Places. Also Henry's Sculpture Hill is located outside the cities limit. Augusta does offer an airport called the Augusta Municipal Airport.

Media

Augusta is home to the Butler County Times-Gazette (formerly various local newspaper companies including the Augusta Gazette, Andover American, and El Dorado Times), a tri-weekly newspaper covering Augusta and neighboring towns.

Notable people

See also

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