Bassett, Kansas facts for kids
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Bassett, Kansas
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Location within Allen County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Iola |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66749 (Iola)
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-04450 |
| GNIS ID | 2394075 |
Bassett is a small city located in Allen County, Kansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Neosho River. In 2020, a count of the people living there showed that the city had a population of 20.
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History of Bassett
Bassett was officially started in the year 1903. Just one year later, in 1904, the city got an extension of the Iola Electric Railroad. This was a streetcar line that helped people travel around. Something else cool happened in Bassett in 1914: the very first concrete road in all of Kansas was built right here!
Geography of Bassett
Bassett is located on the east side of the Neosho River. It's also on the south bank of Elm Creek, which is in Iola Township. The city is right next to the southern edge of Iola, which is the main town in the county. East of Bassett, you'll find a place called Lake Bassola. The city is also close to two major roads, U.S. Routes 54 and 169.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bassett covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.06 square miles (0.17 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
What is Bassett's Climate Like?
The weather in Bassett has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold, but they can be cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Population of Bassett
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 415 | — | |
| 1920 | 319 | −23.1% | |
| 1930 | 194 | −39.2% | |
| 1940 | 124 | −36.1% | |
| 1950 | 117 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 67 | −42.7% | |
| 1970 | 62 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 31 | −50.0% | |
| 1990 | 20 | −35.5% | |
| 2000 | 22 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 14 | −36.4% | |
| 2020 | 20 | 42.9% | |
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Bassett's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 20 people living in Bassett. There were 5 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 2 were families. The average number of people in each household was 2.5.
About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 49.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 49.5 and half were older.
Bassett's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 14 people living in Bassett. There were 5 households and 4 families. The average household had 2.8 people.
About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 38 years. Most of the residents were male, making up 64.3% of the population.
See also
In Spanish: Bassett (Kansas) para niños
