Formoso, Kansas

Formoso, Kansas
City
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°46′43″N97°59′34″W / 39.77861°N 97.99278°W / 39.77861; -97.99278 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jewell
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1882
Area [2]
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,526 ft (465 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	94
• Density	380/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66942
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-23825
GNIS ID	2394792 [1]

Formoso is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 94. ^[3]

History

The first post office at Formoso was established in December 1887. ^[4]

Formoso was founded about 1889. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	453		—
1920	374		−17.4%
1930	381		1.9%
1940	293		−23.1%
1950	271		−7.5%
1960	192		−29.2%
1970	180		−6.2%
1980	166		−7.8%
1990	128		−22.9%
2000	129		0.8%
2010	93		−27.9%
2020	94		1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 94 people, 43 households, and 22 families in Formoso. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 380.6 per square mile (146.9/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 210.5 per square mile (81.3/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 87.23% (82) white or European American (86.17% 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, 3.19% (3) from other races, and 9.57% (9) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.57% (9) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 43 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 41.9% were married couples living together; 32.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.9% of households consisted of individuals and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.4. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.6% of the population. ^[13]

33.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.2 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $28,295 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,417) and the median family income was $29,432 (+/- $14,837). ^[14] Males had a median income of $26,250 (+/- $7,200). ^[15] Approximately, 17.1% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 31.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 93 people, 48 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 332.1 inhabitants per square mile (128.2/km²). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 232.1 per square mile (89.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 14.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.54.

The median age in the city was 56.5 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 37.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 129 people, 68 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 459.6 inhabitants per square mile (177.5/km²). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 277.9 per square mile (107.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.22% White and 0.78% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 16.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $14,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,509. There were 6.9% of families and 11.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 18.8% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. ^[20] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278. ^[21] The Rock Hills High School mascot is Rock Hills Grizzlies. ^[22]

Formoso schools closed through school unification. The Formoso High School mascot was Formoso Falcons. ^[23]

Notable people

• John Mills Houston, politician

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Formoso, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Formoso, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  211.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 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 107 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
21. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
22. "USD 107". USD 107. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
23. "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jewell County, Kansas

External links

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