Altoona, Kansas facts for kids
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Altoona, Kansas
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Location within Wilson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wilson |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Altoona, Pennsylvania |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 656/sq mi (254.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66710
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-01625 |
| GNIS ID | 475090 |
Altoona is a small city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. It is located along the Verdigris River. In 2020, about 354 people lived there.
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History of Altoona
Altoona was first started in 1869. It was originally called Geddesburg. In 1870, its name was changed to Altoona. This new name came from a city in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The first post office in Altoona opened in April 1870.
The town grew quite a bit around 1885. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area.
Where is Altoona?
Altoona is located in southeastern Kansas. It sits at coordinates 37.526796 degrees north and -95.661903 degrees west. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.55 square miles (1.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Altoona
Altoona's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 265 | — | |
| 1900 | 299 | 12.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,462 | 389.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,016 | −30.5% | |
| 1930 | 839 | −17.4% | |
| 1940 | 707 | −15.7% | |
| 1950 | 482 | −31.8% | |
| 1960 | 490 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 475 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 564 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 456 | −19.1% | |
| 2000 | 485 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 414 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 354 | −14.5% | |
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Altoona in 2020
The 2020 United States census found 354 people living in Altoona. There were 140 households and 84 families. Most people living there were white. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of the households had children under 18. The average household had 2.1 people. The average family had 2.8 people. The median age in the city was 40.2 years old. This means half the people were older than 40.2 and half were younger.
Altoona in 2010
In 2010, there were 414 people living in Altoona. There were 165 households and 111 families. Most residents were White. Some were Native American or from two or more races. About 2.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.7% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.51 people. The average family size was 2.98 people. The median age in the city was 37.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 37.6 and half were older.
Education in Altoona
The public schools in Altoona are part of the Altoona–Midway USD 387 school district.
Famous People from Altoona
Some notable people have come from Altoona:
- Tom Hamilton, a baseball player
- Oren Long, who was a governor and senator for Hawaii
- Ida Moore, an actress
- Benjamin Woodson, an insurance executive
See Also
In Spanish: Altoona (Kansas) para niños
