Minneola, Kansas

For the ghost town in Franklin County, see Minneola, Franklin County, Kansas.

"Minneola High School" redirects here. For other uses, see Mineola High School.

Minneola, Kansas
City
Reformed Presbyterian church (2006)
Location within Clark County and Kansas
KDOT map of Clark County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°26′31″N100°00′47″W / 37.44194°N 100.01306°W / 37.44194; -100.01306 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Clark
Founded	1887
Incorporated	1885
Area [2]
• Total	0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
• Land	0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,549 ft (777 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	738
• Density	1,600/sq mi (620/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67865
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-47150
GNIS ID	2395347 [1]
Website	City Website

Minneola is a city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 738. ^[3]

History

Minneola was founded in 1887. ^[4] Its name is a combination of that of Minnie Davis and Ola Watson, the wives of pioneer settlers. ^{[5] [6]} A post office first established in 1885 in Appleton (an extinct town) was moved to Minneola in 1888. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km²), all land. ^[8] The city is roughly five blocks by eight blocks in size; everything is within walking or biking distance.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Minneola has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	348		—
1920	493		41.7%
1930	617		25.2%
1940	490		−20.6%
1950	660		34.7%
1960	679		2.9%
1970	630		−7.2%
1980	712		13.0%
1990	705		−1.0%
2000	717		1.7%
2010	745		3.9%
2020	738		−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 745 people, 289 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,619.6 inhabitants per square mile (625.3/km²). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 726.1 per square mile (280.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 289 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2000, there were 717 people, 283 households, and 196 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,611.0 inhabitants per square mile (622.0/km²). There were 319 housing units at an average density of 716.7 per square mile (276.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.28% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,019, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,498. About 14.4% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

Minneola has four churches: CrossWalk Christian Church (formerly First Christian Church of Minneola), Minneola United Methodist Church, Minneola Community Church and Minneola Reformed Presbyterian Church. The four churches partner together through the Minneola Ministry Alliance to coordinate the serving of the local community.

Economy

Originally eclipsing the nearby Appleton ^[12] settlement because of its proximity to the Rock Island Rail line, Minneola now benefits from being at the intersection of U.S. Routes 54 and 283. The Minneola Co-op's grain elevator stands sentinel at the north edge of town along the rail line and is visible for miles around. Most businesses are focused on agricultural needs in this farming and ranching community. ^[13] The Minneola Record, founded in 1906, is believed to have been the oldest continuously operating business in the town.

Education

Schools

The community is served by Minneola USD 219 public school district. Minneola High School moved into a new building in 2006, complete with updated science labs and computer classes. Sports, band, and choir are offered. The school has about 80 students and 10 teachers. ^[14] The school mascot is a Wildcat, ^[15] and the school colors are purple and gold. The Minneola Wildcats won the Kansas State High School 8-Man football championship in 1980. ^[16]

The grade school offers all students the small size and individual attention. The end of the school year in mid-to-late May is frequently celebrated with a parade through downtown. The event, known as Community Day, has been in existence for several decades.

Library

Minneola possesses a modern library, which circulates approximately 14,000 books and offers computer access to patrons. ^[17]

Infrastructure

The Minneola District Hospital is located in the city. ^[18]

A volunteer fire department ^[19] and the Clark County Sheriff's Department oversee public safety. In 2017 the city established a police department.

Centennial Park features a stone shelter built in the 1940s by local farmers using local rock; it was renovated around the time of the town's 100th birthday in 1987, when a war memorial was installed. ^[20] After being closed for several years, the 1969-era town swimming pool has been completely renovated and offers swimming lessons during the warm months. The civic center hosts regular meetings and is available for meetings and parties; its kitchen cooks for 130 seniors in the region each weekday.

Notable people

• Eric Melgren, United States federal judge.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Minneola, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Minneola, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
4. "Clark County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 7, 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.  159.
6. Capace, Nancy (2000). Encyclopedia of Kansas. Somerset Publishers. p. 236.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Minneola, Kansas
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
12. Rootsweb.com
13. About Minneola
14. Minneola High School U.S. News
15. "Montezuma Knocked Off By Minneola", Garden City Telegram, 19 December 1960, p.8.
16. "Football". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
17. The Community of Minneola, Kansas Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine , Minneola. Accessed 2007-07-04.
18. Minneola District Hospital Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine , Minneola. Accessed 2007-07-04.
19. The City of Minneola, Kansas, Minneola. Accessed 2007-07-04.
20. Community (archived)

Further reading

See also: List of books about Clark County, Kansas

External links

• City of Minneola
• Minneola - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 219, local school district
• Minneola City Map, KDOT