Athol, Kansas facts for kids
Athol is a small city in Smith County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 41 people, according to the 2020 census. Even though it's small, Athol has some interesting history, including a connection to a very famous American song!
Quick facts for kids
Athol, Kansas
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Location within Smith County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 228/sq mi (85.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66932
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-03025 |
| GNIS ID | 2394011 |
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History of Athol
Athol was founded a long time ago, in 1888. That same year, the town got its first post office, which was important for sending and receiving mail.
Athol was once a busy stop for trains on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. It was a place where goods were shipped and received.
A very famous American song, "Home on the Range," was written near Athol. Dr. Brewster Higley wrote the song in a cabin about 8 miles north of the city in the 1870s.
Geography
Athol is a small city in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Athol has always been a small community. Here's how its population has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 294 | — | |
| 1930 | 280 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −11.4% | |
| 1950 | 203 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −31.0% | |
| 1970 | 108 | −22.9% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 86 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 51 | −40.7% | |
| 2010 | 44 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −6.8% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census counted 41 people living in Athol. There were 25 households, which means 25 different homes where people lived. Most of the people living in Athol were white.
About 14.6% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Athol was 46.8 years, which means half the people were younger than 46.8 and half were older.
What the 2010 Census Shows
In 2010, there were 44 people living in Athol. There were 17 households. Most of the people were white, and a small number were from two or more races.
About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years. This means that half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
Education
Students in Athol attend public schools through the Thunder Ridge USD 110 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Athol (Kansas) para niños
