History
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Marion County near the current cities of Florence, Marion, Durham, and the community of Eastshore. [3]
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Eastshore. [4]
20th century
From 1964 to 1968, the Marion Reservoir was constructed. Eastshore was platted on October 13, 1969. [5]
Demographics
Historical population| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 92 | | — |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community and nearby area as a census-designated place (CDP).
The 2020 United States census counted 92 people, 50 households, and 41 families in Eastshore. [9] [10] The population density was 0.1 per square mile (0.0/km2). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 0.1 per square mile (0.0/km2). [10] [11] The racial makeup was 92.39% (85) white or European American (91.3% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 2.17% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.17% (2) Asian, 1.09% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.17% (2) from two or more races. [12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.35% (4) of the population. [13]
Of the 50 households, 18.0% had children under the age of 18; 80.0% were married couples living together; 4.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.0% of households consisted of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [10] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 1.9. [14]
10.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 13.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 46.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. [10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.0 males. [10]
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