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Agra, Kansas
Center Street (2021)
Center Street (2021)
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 208
 • Density 832/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67621
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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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