Copeland, Kansas

Copeland, Kansas
City
Location within Gray County and Kansas
KDOT map of Gray County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°32′24″N100°37′42″W / 37.54000°N 100.62833°W / 37.54000; -100.62833 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Gray
Founded	1912
Incorporated	1927
Named for	E.L. Copeland
Area [2]
• Total	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
• Land	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,822 ft (860 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	251
• Density	1,100/sq mi (420/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67837
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-15475
GNIS ID	2393631 [1]

Copeland is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 251. ^[3]

History

Copeland was founded in 1912. ^[4] It was named for E. L. Copeland, an official of the Santa Fe Railroad. ^[5]

The first post office in Copeland was established in October 1912. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	423		—
1940	262		−38.1%
1950	242		−7.6%
1960	247		2.1%
1970	267		8.1%
1980	323		21.0%
1990	290		−10.2%
2000	339		16.9%
2010	310		−8.6%
2020	251		−19.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 251 people, 93 households, and 71 families in Copeland. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 1,077.3 per square mile (415.9/km²). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 506.4 per square mile (195.5/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 93.63% (235) white or European American (85.66% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.79% (7) from other races, and 3.59% (9) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 11.55% (29) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 93 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 61.3% were married couples living together; 18.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.6% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.4. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.2% of the population. ^[14]

30.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.7 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,188 (with a margin of error of +/- $22,342) and the median family income was $66,875 (+/- $14,576). ^[15] Males had a median income of $35,288 (+/- $31,194) versus $12,917 (+/- $12,107) for females. Approximately, 3.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 310 people, 112 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,240.0 inhabitants per square mile (478.8/km²). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 520.0 per square mile (200.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 339 people, 122 households, and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,322.7 inhabitants per square mile (510.7/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 518.9 per square mile (200.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.15% White, 2.06% Native American, 6.49% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.73% of the population.

There were 122 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $38,594. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,615. About 11.3% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

South Gray Schools consists of Copeland USD 476 and Montezuma USD 371. They include an Elementary school and Junior High School in Copeland, and an Elementary and High School in Montezuma. ^[20]

Prior to school unification, Copeland was home to Copeland High School, which had a mascot known as the Vikings. ^[21]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Copeland, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Copeland, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
4. "Gray County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Archived from the original on June 5, 2001. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
5. "Profile for Copeland, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
20. "USD 371". South Gray Schools. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
21. "Copeland Marked By Inexperience", Garden City Telegram, 1 September 1978, p.43.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Gray County, Kansas

External links

• Copeland - Directory of Public Officials
• South Gray Schools, local school districts
• Copeland City Map, KDOT