Monument, Kansas

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Monument, Kansas
CDP
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Monument
Coordinates: 39°6′16″N101°0′26″W / 39.10444°N 101.00722°W / 39.10444; -101.00722 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Logan
Elevation
[1]
3,173 ft (967 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total
56
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-48025 [1]
GNIS ID 471338 [1]

Monument is a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern Logan County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 56. [2] It is located along U.S. Route 40, west of Oakley.

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History

Established sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, it was originally called Monument Station as it served as a stop for the overland stage and for travelers moving westward through Fort Wallace.

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monument has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. [3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 56—
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 56 people, 23 households, and 11 families in Monument. [4] [5] The population density was 104.3 per square mile (40.3/km2). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 67.0 per square mile (25.9/km2). [5] [6] The racial makeup was 76.79% (43) white or European American (76.79% non-Hispanic white), 1.79% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 7.14% (4) from other races, and 14.29% (8) from two or more races. [7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.14% (4) of the population. [8]

Of the 23 households, 8.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.5% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 43.5% of households consisted of individuals and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [5] The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 3.0. [9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population. [10]

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.7 males. [5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 55.2 males. [5]

Transportation

U.S. Route 40 highway and Union Pacific Railroad pass through Monument.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Monument, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. 1 2 "Profile of Monument, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  3. ↑ Climate Summary for Monument, Kansas
  4. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

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