Copeland, Kansas facts for kids
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Copeland, Kansas
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Location within Gray County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gray |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Named for | E.L. Copeland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 251 |
| • Density | 1,091/sq mi (418/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67837
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-15475 |
| GNIS ID | 2393631 |
Copeland is a small city in Gray County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. As of the 2020 census, about 251 people live there.
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History of Copeland
Copeland was started in 1912. It got its name from E. L. Copeland. He was an important person who worked for the Santa Fe Railroad.
The first post office in Copeland opened in October 1912. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Geography of Copeland
Copeland is located in Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People in Copeland
The number of people living in Copeland has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 423 | — | |
| 1940 | 262 | −38.1% | |
| 1950 | 242 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 247 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 267 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 323 | 21.0% | |
| 1990 | 290 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 339 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 310 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 251 | −19.0% | |
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Copeland in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 251 people living in Copeland. There were 93 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people were white, and a small number were from other backgrounds. About 11.55% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Copeland was 41.5 years. This means there's a mix of younger and older people in the city.
Copeland in 2010
Back in 2010, the city had 310 people. There were 112 households. Most people were white, and a small percentage were African American or Native American. About 5.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 37.3 years. About 30.3% of the residents were under 18.
Education in Copeland
Students in Copeland attend schools that are part of the South Gray Schools system. This system includes schools from both Copeland USD 476 and Montezuma USD 371.
In Copeland, there is an Elementary school and a Junior High School. For high school, students go to Montezuma. Before these schools joined together, Copeland had its own high school. Its mascot was the Vikings.
