Agra, Kansas facts for kids
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Agra, Kansas
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Center Street (2021)
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Location within Phillips County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Named for | Agra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (560 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 832/sq mi (320/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67621
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-00550 |
| GNIS ID | 2393891 |
Agra is a small city located in Phillips County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 208 people lived there.
History of Agra
Agra was first settled in 1888. It became an official city in 1904. The city was once a stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. It was named after the famous city of Agra in India.
Geography of Agra
Agra is a small city with a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Agra has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 347 | — | |
| 1920 | 361 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 408 | 13.0% | |
| 1940 | 406 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 354 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 277 | −21.8% | |
| 1970 | 294 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 321 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 322 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 306 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 267 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 208 | −22.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 208 people living in Agra. The city had 101 households. The average age of people in Agra was about 54 years old.
Education in Agra
The schools in Agra are part of the Thunder Ridge USD 110 public school district. This district also includes schools in Kensington. The Thunder Ridge High School team is called the Thunder Ridge Longhorns.
Before 2008, there were two separate school districts. They combined to form Thunder Ridge USD 110. The old Agra High School team was known as the Agra Purple Chargers.
See also
In Spanish: Agra (Kansas) para niños
