Keats, Kansas

Keats, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°13′10″N96°42′27″W / 39.21944°N 96.70750°W / 39.21944; -96.70750 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
Counties	Riley
Founded	1860, 1887
Named for	John Keats
Elevation [1]	1,122 ft (342 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	96
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-36200
GNIS ID	2804656 [1]

Keats is an unincorporated community in Wildcat Township, Riley County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 96. ^[2] It is located five miles west of Manhattan.

History

Keats was founded in 1887, its name suggested by a railroad official who regarded the poet John Keats as a favorite. Keats grew from a smaller town named Wildcat with origins dating to 1860. ^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	96		—
U.S. Decennial Census

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

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 96 people, 45 households, and 25 families in Keats. ^{[4] [5]} The population density was 208.2 per square mile (80.4/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 97.6 per square mile (37.7/km²). ^{[5] [6]} The racial makeup was 88.54% (85) white or European American (81.25% non-Hispanic white), 1.04% (1) black or African-American, 3.12% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.12% (3) from other races, and 4.17% (4) from two or more races. ^[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 13.54% (13) of the population. ^[8]

Of the 45 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.2% were married couples living together; 42.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[5] The average household size was 3.6 and the average family size was 4.4. ^[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 88.5% of the population. ^[10]

19.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. ^[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 133.3 males. ^[5]

Education

The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keats, Kansas
2. "Profile of Keats, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
3. "History of Riley County". Riley County, Kansas . Retrieved August 22, 2014.
4. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
5. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
6. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Riley County, Kansas

External links

• Riley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT