Climax, Kansas

Climax, Kansas
City
Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°43′09″N96°13′27″W / 37.71917°N 96.22417°W / 37.71917; -96.22417 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Greenwood
Founded	1884
Incorporated	1923 [2]
Government [2]
• Type	Mayor–Council
Area [3]
• Total	0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
• Land	0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,040 ft (320 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	45
• Density	380/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67137
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-14275
GNIS ID	2393566 [1]

Climax is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 45. ^[4]

History

Climax was founded in 1884. ^[5] It was named from its elevation, ^[6] or Climax College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	129		—
1940	157		21.7%
1950	91		−42.0%
1960	81		−11.0%
1970	64		−21.0%
1980	81		26.6%
1990	57		−29.6%
2000	64		12.3%
2010	72		12.5%
2020	45		−37.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 45 people, 21 households, and 16 families in Climax. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 375.0 per square mile (144.8/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 95.56% (43) white or European American (95.56% non-Hispanic white), 2.22% (1) 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 2.22% (1) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 21 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18; 57.1% were married couples living together; 38.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.8% of households consisted of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.1. ^[14]

26.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 31.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.0 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $68,750 (+/- $28,043). ^[15] The median income for those above 16 years old was $20,833 (+/- $8,786). ^[16]

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 72 people, 28 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 600.0 inhabitants per square mile (231.7/km²). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 325.0 per square mile (125.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from two or more races.

There were 28 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 31.9% 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 ^[18] of 2000, there were 64 people, 24 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 509.3 inhabitants per square mile (196.6/km²). There were 29 housing units at an average density of 230.8 per square mile (89.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.94% White, 12.50% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.62% of the population.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,461. There were no families and 4.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district. ^[19]

Climax High School was closed through school unification. The Climax High School mascot was Bulldogs. ^[20]

See also

• Fall River Lake and Fall River State Park

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Climax, Kansas
2. "City of Climax". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 28, 2019.
3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
4. "Profile of Climax, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
5. "Greenwood County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
6. "Profile for Climax, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
7. Greenwood County Historical Society (Greenwood County, Kan.) (1986). The History of Greenwood County, Kansas (Vol 1), p. 27. Josten's Publications, Wichita, Kan.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 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 16, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
19. "Eureka USD 389". Eureka USD 389. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
20. "Climax High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Greenwood County, Kansas

External links

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