Argonia, Kansas

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Argonia, Kansas
Susan-dora-salter-house.jpg
Home of Susanna M. Salter,
first female mayor in the United States
Sumner County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Argonia Highlighted.svg
Location within Sumner County and Kansas
Map of Sumner Co, Ks, USA.png
Coordinates: 37°16′04″N97°45′47″W / 37.26778°N 97.76306°W / 37.26778; -97.76306 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Sumner
Founded1881
Incorporated 1885
Named for Argo
Area
[2]
  Total0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
  Land0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,257 ft (383 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total456
  Density650/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67004
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-02250
GNIS ID 2393981 [1]
Website cityofargonia.com

Argonia is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 456. [3]

Contents

History

Argonia was founded in 1881. It was named for the ship Argo in Greek mythology. [4] In 1887, Susanna M. Salter became the first woman to win political office in United States history when she was elected Mayor of Argonia as a member of the Prohibition Party. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2), all of it land. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 376
1900 309−17.8%
1910 46650.8%
1920 4782.6%
1930 54614.2%
1940 532−2.6%
1950 5625.6%
1960 553−1.6%
1970 5916.9%
1980 587−0.7%
1990 529−9.9%
2000 5340.9%
2010 501−6.2%
2020 456−9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 456 people, 189 households, and 120 families in Argonia. [7] [8] The population density was 653.3 per square mile (252.2/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 328.1 per square mile (126.7/km2). [8] [9] The racial makeup was 90.13% (411) white or European American (90.13% non-Hispanic white), 0.66% (3) black or African-American, 1.1% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.66% (3) from other races, and 7.46% (34) from two or more races. [10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.54% (7) of the population. [11]

Of the 189 households, 35.4% had children under the age of 18; 47.1% were married couples living together; 23.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [8] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. [12] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 12.7% of the population. [13]

28.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. [8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.4 males. [8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,438 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,400) and the median family income was $72,708 (+/- $14,879). [14] Males had a median income of $40,167 (+/- $20,011) versus $40,833 (+/- $29,427) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,278 (+/- $10,743). [15] Approximately, 2.9% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 1.1% of those ages 65 or over. [16] [17]

2010 census

As of the census [18] of 2010, there were 501 people, 216 households, and 135 families living in the city. The population density was 759.1 inhabitants per square mile (293.1/km2). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 369.7 per square mile (142.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 216 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census [19] of 2000, there were 534 people, 225 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 818.4 inhabitants per square mile (316.0/km2). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 390.8 per square mile (150.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.82% White, 0.37% African American, 0.37% from other races, and 2.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 225 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,125, and the median income for a family was $38,625. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,060. About 8.9% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Argonia USD 359 public school district.

The Argonia Red Raiders of Argonia High School won the following Kansas State High School championships:

Notable people

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References

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