Athol, Kansas
Encyclopedia
Athol is a city in Smith County
, Kansas
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 44.
was written by Dr. Brewster Higley in a cabin 8 miles north of Athol.
, the city has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 51 people, 25 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density
was 287.0 people per square mile (109.4/km²). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (57.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.08% White and 3.92% from two or more races.
There were 25 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples
living together, and 44.0% were non-families. 44.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 40.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,250, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $11,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,872. There were 13.3% of families and 8.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.
Schools
Historical
Maps
Smith County, Kansas
Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The county's population was 3,853 for the 2010 census. Its county seat is Smith Center. It is named in memory of Maj. J. Nelson Smith, who was part of the 2nd Colorado Cavalry, killed in action at the Battle of Westport on October 21,...
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Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
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United States
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. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 44.
History
In 1871, the song Home on the RangeHome on the Range
"Home on the Range" is the state song of Kansas, U.S.Home on the Range may also refer to:* Home on the Range , a drama directed by Arthur Jacobson* Home on the Range , a Disney animated feature film...
was written by Dr. Brewster Higley in a cabin 8 miles north of Athol.
Geography
Athol is located at 39°45′57"N 98°55′13"W (39.765724, -98.920219). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 51 people, 25 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 287.0 people per square mile (109.4/km²). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (57.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.08% White and 3.92% from two or more races.
There were 25 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, and 44.0% were non-families. 44.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 40.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,250, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $11,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,872. There were 13.3% of families and 8.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.
Government
The Athol government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7PM.External links
CitySchools
- USD 237, local school district
Historical
- Home on the Range Cabin, cabin where the song Home on the Range was written.
Maps
- Athol City Map, KDOT
- Smith County Map, KDOT