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 | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Estimate
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21 |
| • Density | 313.43/sq mi (121.27/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 | 474493 |
Bassett is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Neosho River. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 14.
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History
Bassett was founded in 1903. The following year the Bassett and Concreto extensions were made to the Iola Electric Railroad street car line. In 1914, the first concrete road in Kansas was laid in Bassett.
Geography
Bassett is located at 37°54′14″N 95°24′29″W / 37.90389°N 95.40806°W (37.904017, -95.408005). The city is situated east of the Neosho River along the south bank of Elm Creek in Iola Township, and it lies adjacent to the southern border of the city of Iola (the county seat). Lake Bassola lies to the east of the city. The city is less than two miles southwest of the interchange between U.S. Routes 54 and 169.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), of which, 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bassett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 21 | 50.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 14 people, 5 households, and 4 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.3 inhabitants per square mile (90.1/km2). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 166.7 per square mile (64.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 5 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 38 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 64.3% male and 35.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bassett (Kansas) para niños
