Cullison, Kansas facts for kids
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Cullison, Kansas
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Location within Pratt County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pratt |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | John & Mary Cullison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,038 ft (621 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 488/sq mi (184.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67124
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-16675 |
| GNIS ID | 2393692 |
Cullison is a small city in Pratt County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 83 people lived there.
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History of Cullison
Cullison started as a busy stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. This means it was a place where trains would stop to drop off and pick up goods and people. The city was named after John B. and Mary M. Cullison, who owned the land where the town was built.
A post office opened in Cullison in 1885. It helped people send and receive mail for many years until it closed in 1967.
Geography of Cullison
Cullison is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.17 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Population of Cullison
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 256 | — | |
| 1920 | 249 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 256 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 239 | −6.6% | |
| 1950 | 174 | −27.2% | |
| 1960 | 129 | −25.9% | |
| 1970 | 117 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 154 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 120 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −18.3% | |
| 2010 | 101 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −17.8% | |
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Cullison's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census found that 83 people lived in Cullison. There were 26 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 19 were families.
Most people in Cullison were white. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Cullison was about 46.5 years.
Cullison's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 101 people living in Cullison. There were 37 households and 28 families.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.73 people.
The median age in the city was 31.8 years. About 28.7% of the people were under 18. About 11.9% were 65 or older.
Education in Cullison
Students in Cullison attend schools in the Skyline USD 438 public school district. These schools are located a short distance away, about two miles west of Pratt.
See also
In Spanish: Cullison (Kansas) para niños
