Alta Vista, Kansas facts for kids
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Alta Vista, Kansas
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Fourth of July Parade (1905)
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Location within Wabaunsee County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 409 |
| • Density | 1,169/sq mi (454.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66834
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-01575 |
| GNIS ID | 2393931 |
Alta Vista is a small city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 409 people lived there. It is part of the larger Topeka area.
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History of Alta Vista
Alta Vista was started as a town in 1887. It officially became a city in 1905. The name "Alta Vista" comes from Spanish and means "high view." The city was given this name because it is built on high ground.
In 1887, a railroad called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built tracks through Alta Vista. These tracks connected Topeka to Herington. Over the years, this railroad changed hands many times. Today, it is part of the Union Pacific Railroad system. Many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad. The first post office in Alta Vista opened in March 1887.
Geography and Climate
Alta Vista covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Local Climate
The weather in Alta Vista has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 499 | — | |
| 1920 | 484 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 436 | −9.9% | |
| 1940 | 461 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 420 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 400 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 402 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 430 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 477 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 442 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 444 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 409 | −7.9% | |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 409 people living in Alta Vista. There were 182 households and 116 families. Most people (about 93%) were white. A small number of people were black, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.1 people. The average family had 2.6 people. The median age in the city was 37.9 years old.
2010 Census Details
According to the census in 2010, there were 444 people living in Alta Vista. There were 189 households and 128 families. The population density was about 1,233 people per square mile. Most residents (98.2%) were White. About 4.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.3% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 41.5 years. About 25% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Alta Vista
The public schools in Alta Vista are part of the Morris County USD 417 school district. The old Alta Vista High School, whose mascot was the Bulldogs, is now closed.
Transportation
Alta Vista is served by the Union Pacific Railroad. This railroad line was originally built by the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railroad. It is an important route for trains traveling to places like El Paso, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Alta Vista (Kansas) para niños
