Circleville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Circleville, Kansas
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Location within Jackson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Founded | 1863 |
| Named for | Circleville, Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 612/sq mi (231.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66416
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-13375 |
| GNIS ID | 2393528 |
Circleville is a small city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. It is a quiet place where about 150 people live. The city is located in the northeastern part of Kansas.
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History of Circleville
Circleville was started in 1863. People think it might have been named after another town called Circleville, Ohio. Another idea is that its name comes from how the town "circled" around the open prairie land.
Geography and Climate
Where is Circleville?
The city of Circleville covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
What is the Climate Like?
Circleville has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Circleville was 153 people in the 2020 census. The city is part of the larger Topeka area.
Here is how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 122 | — | |
| 1890 | 215 | 76.2% | |
| 1900 | 223 | 3.7% | |
| 1910 | 265 | 18.8% | |
| 1920 | 226 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 211 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 216 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −21.8% | |
| 1960 | 151 | −10.7% | |
| 1970 | 178 | 17.9% | |
| 1980 | 164 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 153 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 185 | 20.9% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 153 | −10.0% | |
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Who Lives in Circleville?
In 2020, there were 63 households in Circleville. Most people living in the city were white. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more races.
About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 27% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was about 45.5 years.
Education
Students in Circleville go to schools in the North Jackson USD 335 public school district.
See also
- In Spanish: Circleville (Kansas) para niños
