Coats, Kansas facts for kids
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Coats, Kansas
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Skyview of Coats (2024)
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Location within Pratt County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pratt |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Named for | William Coats |
| 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 | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 296/sq mi (115.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67028
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-14525 |
| GNIS ID | 2393580 |
Coats is a small city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 68 people, according to the 2020 census. You can find Coats about 12 miles southwest of a larger city called Pratt.
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History of Coats
Coats was started around 1887 by a man named William A. Coats. The city was named after him! In 1909, Coats officially became a city.
Long ago, a train called the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad used to stop in Coats. The town even had its own weekly newspaper called the Courant. The first post office in Coats opened in June 1887.
Geography and Climate
Coats is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Coats' Climate
The weather in Coats usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 269 | — | |
| 1920 | 383 | 42.4% | |
| 1930 | 345 | −9.9% | |
| 1940 | 304 | −11.9% | |
| 1950 | 255 | −16.1% | |
| 1960 | 152 | −40.4% | |
| 1970 | 152 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 153 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 127 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 112 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −25.9% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −18.1% | |
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What the Numbers Show
The 2020 United States census counted 68 people living in Coats. There were 32 households, which means 32 different homes where people lived. About 21 of these households were families.
The population density was about 299 people per square mile. This means there weren't too many people living in a small space. Most of the people living in Coats were white.
About 40% of the households had children under 18. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. About 23% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Coats was about 45 years.
In 2010, the census counted 83 people in Coats. The population density was about 395 people per square mile. Most people were white. About 8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of homes had children under 18. Many were married couples. About 25% of homes had someone living alone. The average age in 2010 was about 37 years.
Education
Students in Coats attend schools that are part of the Skyline USD 438 public school district. These schools are located about two miles west of Pratt.
See also
In Spanish: Coats (Kansas) para niños
