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Bison, Kansas
Location within Rush County and Kansas
Location within Rush County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Rush
Founded 1880s
Platted 1888
Incorporated 1912
Named for American bison
Area
 • Total 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
 • Land 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,015 ft (614 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 179
 • Density 663/sq mi (259.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67520
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-06950
GNIS ID 2394177

Bison is a small city located in Rush County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, about 179 people live there.

History of Bison, Kansas

Bison was officially planned out in 1888 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and building lots are carefully mapped out. The city was named after the American bison, which are large animals that used to roam freely in this area.

The first post office in Bison opened its doors in May 1888. This helped the growing community stay connected.

Geography and Climate

Where is Bison Located?

Bison is in Rush County, Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

What is Bison's Climate Like?

The weather in Bison is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this listed as "Cfa." This means the area gets plenty of rain throughout the year, and it doesn't usually have very cold winters.

People of Bison: Demographics

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Bison has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 357
1930 397 11.2%
1940 366 −7.8%
1950 326 −10.9%
1960 291 −10.7%
1970 285 −2.1%
1980 279 −2.1%
1990 252 −9.7%
2000 235 −6.7%
2010 255 8.5%
2020 179 −29.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Bison's Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 179 people living in Bison. There were 85 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

  • About 15.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 23.5% were 65 years old or older.
  • The average age in Bison was about 51.5 years.

Bison's Population in 2010

The census in 2010 found 255 people living in Bison. There were 104 households.

  • About 31.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
  • The average age in the city was 40.9 years.
  • About 23.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 11.4% were 65 years old or older.

Education in Bison

Students in Bison are part of the Otis–Bison USD 403 public school district. This district was created when the schools in Bison and Otis joined together. The high school mascot for Otis-Bison High School is the Cougars.

Before the schools combined, Bison had its own high school. Its mascot was the Buffaloes.

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