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Coyville, Kansas
Community center in Coyville (2015)
Community center in Coyville (2015)
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Wilson
Platted 1886
Incorporated 1906
Named for Oscar Coy
Area
 • Total 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 60
 • Density 222/sq mi (86/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
66727, 66736
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-16150
GNIS ID 2393658

Coyville is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 60.

History

Coyville was laid out in 1886 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point. The town was named for Oscar Coy, a store owner who in 1866 served as the first postmaster.

Currently, the only business is a small vehicle-body repair shop; services consist of a community hall and a church. The remainder of the community consist of several roads, mostly white gravel, with an assortment of homes, plus a cemetery.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all 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, Coyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 227
1920 232 2.2%
1930 196 −15.5%
1940 175 −10.7%
1950 106 −39.4%
1960 133 25.5%
1970 93 −30.1%
1980 98 5.4%
1990 78 −20.4%
2000 71 −9.0%
2010 46 −35.2%
2020 60 30.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families in Coyville. The population density was 223.0 per square mile (86.1/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 126.4 per square mile (48.8/km2). The racial makeup was 90.0% (54) white or European American (90.0% 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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.0% (6) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

Of the 24 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 12.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

13.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 36.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median income for those above 16 years old was $31,875 (+/- $6,803). Approximately, 10.0% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 18.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 46 people, 26 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.3 inhabitants per square mile (63.4/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 121.4 per square mile (46.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% White, 2.2% Native American, 8.7% from other races, and 8.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 26 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 69.2% were non-families. 65.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.6% were from 25 to 44; 43.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

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