Idana, Kansas

Idana, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°21′34″N97°15′58″W / 39.35944°N 97.26611°W / 39.35944; -97.26611 [1]
Country	United States
States	Kansas
County	Clay
Elevation [1]	1,289 ft (393 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	54
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67432
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-44225
GNIS ID	2806500 [1]

Idana is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 54. ^[2] It is located approximately 6.5 miles west of Clay Center, and 1.5 miles south of US Route 24 along 16th Rd. ^[3]

History

Idana is combination of the names of two settlers: Ida Howland and Anna Broughton. ^[4]

A post office was opened in Chapmanville (an extinct town) in 1879, but it was moved to Idana in 1882 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980. ^[5]

Idana was located on the Union Pacific Railroad. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	54		—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 54 people, 18 households, and 14 families in Idana. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 159.8 per square mile (61.7/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 76.9 per square mile (29.7/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 83.33% (45) white or European American (81.48% non-Hispanic white), 3.7% (2) black or African-American, 3.7% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 9.26% (5) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.41% (4) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 18 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18; 77.8% were married couples living together; 11.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.2% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population. ^[12]

18.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 145.5 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 158.8 males. ^[8]

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Idana, Kansas
2. "Profile of Idana, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
3. "Idana Populated Place Profile / Clay County, Kansas Data".
4. "Profile for Idana, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 7, 2014.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
6. "Geohydrology of Clay County". Kansas Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 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 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Clay County, Kansas

External links

• Clay County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT