Almena, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Almena, Kansas
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Location within Norton County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Named for | Almena, Wisconsin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 363 |
| • Density | 605/sq mi (231.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67622
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-01425 |
| GNIS ID | 2393927 |
Almena is a small city located in Norton County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 363 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
Almena started as an important place where goods were shipped by train. It was named by Margaret Coleman, who was one of the first people to settle there and also the first postmistress. She named it after her hometown, Almena, Wisconsin. The first post office opened in Almena in June 1872.
Where is Almena?
Almena is a small city, covering about 0.61 square miles (1.57 square kilometers) of land. It is located in the state of Kansas.
Who Lives in Almena?
Here's how Almena's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 366 | — | |
| 1900 | 491 | 34.2% | |
| 1910 | 702 | 43.0% | |
| 1920 | 674 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 703 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 543 | −22.8% | |
| 1950 | 616 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 555 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 489 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 517 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 423 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 469 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 408 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 363 | −11.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 363 people living in Almena. There were 152 households and 85 families. Most of the people living in Almena were white. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Almena in 2020 was about 45.6 years old.
- About 22.3% of the people were under 18.
- About 22.9% were 65 or older.
Schools in Almena
Almena is part of the Northern Valley USD 212 public school district. The high school's sports teams are called the Northern Valley Huskies.
Students in kindergarten through 4th grade and 9th through 12th grade go to school in Almena. Students in 5th through 8th grade go to school in nearby Long Island.
The Northern Valley Huskies have won many state championships in different sports:
- Football:
- 8-Man DI: 1986, 1990
- 8-Man DII: 1987
- Boys Basketball:
- 1A: 1986, 1990, 1991
- 1A DII: 2018
- Boys Track & Field:
- 1A: 1986, 1987, 2019
- Volleyball:
- 1A: 1993, 2017
- Girls Basketball:
- 1A: 1994
- Cheer:
- 1A: 2023
The schools in Almena and Long Island joined together in the 1967-1968 school year. Before that, Almena High School's mascot was the Almena Coyotes, with orange and black colors. In 1966, they were the Almena Huskies, with green and white. Long Island High School's mascot was the Long Island Leopards, with purple and gold colors.
See also
In Spanish: Almena (Kansas) para niños
