Coolidge, Kansas

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Coolidge, Kansas
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Welcome Sign (2010)
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Location within Hamilton County and Kansas
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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
Founded1880
Incorporated 1886
Named for Thomas Coolidge
Area
[2]
  Total0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
  Land0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total80
  Density170/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 mile east of the Colorado-Kansas border.

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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
CensusPop.Note
1890 472
1900 288−39.0%
1910 145−49.7%
1920 144−0.7%
1930 135−6.2%
1940 132−2.2%
1950 16827.3%
1960 117−30.4%
1970 102−12.8%
1980 82−19.6%
1990 909.8%
2000 86−4.4%
2010 9510.5%
2020 80−15.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 80 people, 28 households, and 16 families in Coolidge. [9] [10] The population density was 173.2 per square mile (66.9/km2). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 95.2 per square mile (36.8/km2). [10] [11] The racial makeup was 65.0% (52) white or European American (63.75% non-Hispanic white), 2.5% (2) black or African-American, 3.75% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 20.0% (16) from other races, and 8.75% (7) from two or more races. [12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 27.5% (22) of the population. [13]

Of the 28 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 7.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [10] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 5.0. [14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.0% of the population. [15]

31.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 73.9 males. [10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 77.4 males. [10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $31,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,248) and the median family income was $37,188 (+/- $15,126). [16] Males had a median income of $31,167 (+/- $1,709) versus $23,611 (+/- $507) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,333 (+/- $8,990). [17] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those ages 65 or over. [18] [19]

2010 census

As of the census [20] 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 [21] 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. [22]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 "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. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 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 2, 2024.
  13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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  21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  22. Bickel, Amy (18 April 2014). Cousin Eddie’s Coolidge, The Hutchinson News

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