Coolidge, Kansas

Coolidge, Kansas
City
Welcome Sign (2010)
Location within Hamilton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Hamilton County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°02′29″N102°00′28″W / 38.04139°N 102.00778°W / 38.04139; -102.00778 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Hamilton
Founded	1880
Incorporated	1886
Named for	Thomas Coolidge
Area [2]
• Total	0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
• Land	0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	80
• Density	170/sq mi (67/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	67836
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-15400
GNIS ID	2393627 [1]

Coolidge is a city in Hamilton County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 80. ^[3] It is located along Highway 50 about 1 miles east of the Colorado-Kansas border.

History

The city of Coolidge was named after Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, the former president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. ^{[4] [5]}

The first post office in Coolidge was established in July 1881. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Coolidge has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	472		—
1900	288		−39.0%
1910	145		−49.7%
1920	144		−0.7%
1930	135		−6.2%
1940	132		−2.2%
1950	168		27.3%
1960	117		−30.4%
1970	102		−12.8%
1980	82		−19.6%
1990	90		9.8%
2000	86		−4.4%
2010	95		10.5%
2020	80		−15.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 95 people, 43 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 206.5 inhabitants per square mile (79.7/km²). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 106.5 per square mile (41.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.1% White and 17.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.7% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 86 people, 36 households, and 25 families residing in the city. The population density was 187.4 inhabitants per square mile (72.4/km²). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 89.3 per square mile (34.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.93% White, 26.74% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.72% of the population.

There were 36 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,485. There were no families and 3.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Syracuse USD 494 public school district, located in the city of Syracuse.

Cultural references

In the 1983 movie National Lampoon's Vacation starring Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, the Griswolds visits Cousin Eddie and his family, who live on a farm outside Coolidge. ^[11]

Gallery

• 
  Santa Fe Trail marker in Coolidge.
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  Grain elevator in Coolidge.
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  Looking westward on U.S. Highway 50/400.
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  "Cactus Café" in Coolidge. It was reopened as "Western Trail Cafe and then reopened again as Gracie’s Cafe".

See also

• Santa Fe Trail

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coolidge, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Coolidge, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
4. Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway : Annual Meetings, and Directors and Officers : Volumes 7; AT&SF Railway; 1902. (12MB PDF)
5. "Profile for Coolidge, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Coolidge, Kansas
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. Bickel, Amy (18 April 2014). Cousin Eddie’s Coolidge, The Hutchinson News

Further reading

See also: List of books about Hamilton County, Kansas

External links

• Coolidge - Directory of Public Officials
• Coolidge City Map, KDOT