Bushton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bushton, Kansas
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Grain elevator in Bushton (2004)
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Location within Rice County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice |
| Township | Farmer |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Named for | wild bushes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 883/sq mi (344/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67427
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09700 |
| GNIS ID | 2393480 |
Bushton is a small city in Rice County, Kansas, USA. It is located in the central part of the state. In 2020, about 203 people lived there.
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History of Bushton
Bushton has an interesting history! It was first called Sorghum when it started in the early 1880s. But in 1887, its name changed to Bushton. This new name came from all the wild bushes growing around the town. Bushton officially became a city in 1907.
Geography of Bushton
Bushton is a small place, covering about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). It's all land, with no big lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
People Living in Bushton
The number of people living in Bushton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 222 | — | |
| 1920 | 326 | 46.8% | |
| 1930 | 325 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 473 | 45.5% | |
| 1950 | 532 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 499 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 397 | −20.4% | |
| 1980 | 388 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 341 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 314 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 279 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 203 | −27.2% | |
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Bushton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 203 people living in Bushton. There were 92 households, which are like homes where people live. About 59 of these were families.
The average age of people in Bushton was about 48.8 years old. About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 29.1% of the people were 65 years or older.
Schools in Bushton
The schools in Bushton are part of the Central Plains USD 112 public school district. Central Plains Middle School used to be in Bushton, but it closed in 2019.
Years ago, in the 1980s, Bushton schools joined with Quivira Heights schools. The high school for Quivira Heights was called Quivira Heights High School, and their mascot was the Thunderbirds. This high school closed in 2012.
Before that, Bushton had its own high school. Its mascot was the Trojans. This high school also closed when the schools joined together.
Sports in Bushton
Bushton has a proud sports history!
Central Plains Oilers
The Central Plains Oilers football team won the Kansas State High School 8-Man Division I championship in 2014. This was a big win for the community!
Quivira Heights Thunderbirds
The Quivira Heights Thunderbirds also had a great year in 1983. They won two state championships! They won the Kansas State High School 8-Man Division II football championship. They also won the 1A boys basketball championship that same year.
See also
In Spanish: Bushton para niños
