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Colony, Kansas
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Location within Anderson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 381 |
| • Density | 794/sq mi (304.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66015
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-14950 |
| GNIS ID | 2393603 |
Colony is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 381.
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History
Colony had its start in the year 1872 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for a colony from Ohio and Indiana, which settled in the neighborhood.
The railroad tracks in Colony have since been converted to a rail trail. The trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Colony has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 114 | — | |
| 1890 | 474 | 315.8% | |
| 1900 | 483 | 1.9% | |
| 1910 | 530 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 997 | 88.1% | |
| 1930 | 596 | −40.2% | |
| 1940 | 420 | −29.5% | |
| 1950 | 386 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 419 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 382 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 474 | 24.1% | |
| 1990 | 447 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 397 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 408 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 381 | −6.6% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 381 people, 154 households, and 99 families in Colony. The population density was 787.2 per square mile (303.9/km2). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 388.4 per square mile (150.0/km2). The racial makeup was 91.86% (350) white or European American (91.86% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.79% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.26% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.05% (4) from other races, and 6.04% (23) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.1% (8) of the population.
Of the 154 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 46.8% were married couples living together; 27.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.9% of the population.
24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.3 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,275) and the median family income was $46,875 (+/- $22,573). Males had a median income of $32,500 (+/- $7,090) versus $21,181 (+/- $3,906) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,625 (+/- $6,719). Approximately, 18.8% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under the age of 18 and 28.3% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 408 people, 177 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 784.6 inhabitants per square mile (302.9/km2). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 369.2 per square mile (142.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 177 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Education
The community is served by Crest USD 479 public school district. The district high school is Crest High School.
Notable people
- Dean Brooks, psychiatrist and actor
See also
In Spanish: Colony (Kansas) para niños
