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 | 471704 |
Copeland is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 251.
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History
Copeland was founded in 1912. It was named for E. L. Copeland, an official of the Santa Fe Railroad.
The first post office in Copeland was established in October 1912.
Geography
Copeland is located at 37°32′25″N 100°37′49″W / 37.54028°N 100.63028°W (37.540199, -100.630236). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 310 people, 112 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,240.0 inhabitants per square mile (478.8/km2). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 520.0 per square mile (200.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 112 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.
The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.
Education
South Gray Schools consists of Copeland USD 476 and Montezuma USD 371. They include an Elementary school and Junior High School in Copeland, and an Elementary and High School in Montezuma.
Prior to school unification, Copeland was home to Copeland High School, which had a mascot known as the Vikings.
See also
In Spanish: Copeland (Kansas) para niños
