Colony, Kansas facts for kids
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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 small city located in Anderson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 381 people lived there.
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History of Colony
Colony started in 1872. This was when a railroad was built through the area. The city got its name from a group of settlers. These settlers came from Ohio and Indiana. They formed a 'colony' in the neighborhood.
Today, the old railroad tracks are a special path. It's called a rail trail. This trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park. It's a great place for walking or biking.
Geography and Climate
Colony is a small city. It covers about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is dry land.
Colony's Weather
The weather in Colony has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa".
People of Colony
| 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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Colony's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 381 people in Colony. There were 154 households, which are groups of people living together. About 99 of these were families. Most people living in Colony were white (about 91.86%).
Of the households, about 32.5% had children under 18. About 46.8% were married couples. The average household had 2.4 people. The average family had 3.5 people.
About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 24.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Colony was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107 males.
Colony's Population in 2010
In 2010, 408 people lived in Colony. There were 177 households. The city had about 784 people per square mile. Most people were White (94.4%).
About 26.0% of households had children under 18. About 50.3% were married couples living together. Many households (34.5%) were made up of just one person. About 19.7% of households had someone 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Colony was 44.5 years. About 24% of residents were under 18. About 25.2% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
Education in Colony
The public schools in Colony are part of the Crest USD 479 school district. The high school for the district is Crest High School.
Famous People from Colony
- Dean Brooks, a psychiatrist and actor.
See also
In Spanish: Colony (Kansas) para niños
