Coats, Kansas

Coats, Kansas
City
Skyview of Coats (2024)
Location within Pratt County and Kansas
KDOT map of Pratt County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°30′39″N98°49′31″W / 37.51083°N 98.82528°W / 37.51083; -98.82528 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Pratt
Founded	1887
Incorporated	1909
Named for	William Coats
Area [2]
• Total	0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
• Land	0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,969 ft (600 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	68
• Density	300/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67028
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-14525
GNIS ID	2393580 [1]

Coats is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 68. ^[3] It is located approximately 12 miles southwest of Pratt.

History

Coats was founded in about 1887 ^[4] by William A. Coats, and named for him. ^[5] Coats was incorporated as a city within the now-defunct Grant Township in 1909. ^[6] The town formerly hosted a stop on the Wichita & Englewood division Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad and had a weekly newspaper (the Courant). ^[6]

The first post office in Coats was established in June 1887. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

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, Coats has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	269		—
1920	383		42.4%
1930	345		−9.9%
1940	304		−11.9%
1950	255		−16.1%
1960	152		−40.4%
1970	152		0.0%
1980	153		0.7%
1990	127		−17.0%
2000	112		−11.8%
2010	83		−25.9%
2020	68		−18.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 68 people, 32 households, and 21 families in Coats. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 299.6 per square mile (115.7/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 198.2 per square mile (76.5/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 91.18% (62) white or European American (85.29% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.47% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.41% (3) from other races, and 2.94% (2) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 13.24% (9) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 32 households, 40.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 31.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.2. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.4% of the population. ^[16]

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.8 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $53,643) and the median family income was $62,870 (+/- $31,496). ^[17] Males had a median income of $30,438 (+/- $6,627) versus $36,042 (+/- $20,478) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,750 (+/- $4,610). ^[18] Approximately, 6.7% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 83 people, 31 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 395.2 inhabitants per square mile (152.6/km²). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 290.5 per square mile (112.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 112 people, 51 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.0 inhabitants per square mile (211.2/km²). There were 69 housing units at an average density of 337.0 per square mile (130.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.54% White, 0.89% Native American, 0.89% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.46% of the population.

There were 51 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,985. There were 20.0% of families and 20.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.5% of under eighteens and 18.4% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coats, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Coats, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 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.  265.
5. "Profile for Coats, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  381.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Coats, Kansas
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Pratt County, Kansas

External links

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