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Copeland, Kansas
Location within Gray County and Kansas
Location within Gray County and Kansas
KDOT map of Gray County (legend)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 251
 • Density 1,091/sq mi (418/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67837
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-15475
GNIS ID 2393631

Copeland is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 251.

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

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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 251 people, 93 households, and 71 families in Copeland. The population density was 1,077.3 per square mile (415.9/km2). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 506.4 per square mile (195.5/km2). The racial makeup was 93.63% (235) white or European American (85.66% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.79% (7) from other races, and 3.59% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 11.55% (29) of the population.

Of the 93 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 61.3% were married couples living together; 18.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.6% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.2% of the population.

30.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,188 (with a margin of error of +/- $22,342) and the median family income was $66,875 (+/- $14,576). Males had a median income of $35,288 (+/- $31,194) versus $12,917 (+/- $12,107) for females. Approximately, 3.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those ages 65 or over.

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

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