Collyer, Kansas facts for kids
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Collyer
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Downtown Collyer (2014)
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Location within Trego County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Trego |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Named for | Robert Collyer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 422/sq mi (159.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67631
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-14900 |
| GNIS ID | 471355 |
Collyer is a small city located in Trego County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 97 people lived there. It's found about 12 miles west of a town called WaKeeney.
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History of Collyer
Collyer started as a settlement in 1879. It was named after a person named Rev. Robert Collyer. The city officially became a town in 1917.
Geography
Collyer is located at 39°2′13″N 100°7′3″W / 39.03694°N 100.11750°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Climate in Collyer
The weather in Collyer usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population Changes in Collyer
The number of people living in Collyer has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at the population from 1920 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 190 | — | |
| 1930 | 243 | 27.9% | |
| 1940 | 268 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 282 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 233 | −17.4% | |
| 1970 | 182 | −21.9% | |
| 1980 | 151 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 144 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 133 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 109 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 97 | −11.0% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 97 people living in Collyer. There were 45 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most people in Collyer were white. A small number were black, Native American, or from two or more races. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households had children under 18. More than half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.2 people. The average family had about 2.5 people.
The median age in Collyer was about 39.8 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 39.8. About 19.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.6% were 65 years or older.
What the 2010 Census Showed
The census in 2010 counted 109 people living in Collyer. There were 49 households. All of the people counted were White. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household size was 2.22 people. The average family size was 2.71 people. The median age in the city was 47.8 years. About 12.8% of residents were under 18. About 22% were 65 years or older.
Education
Collyer used to have its own high school called Collyer High School. The school's mascot was the Collyer Wildcats. However, Collyer High School closed down in 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Collyer (Kansas) para niños
