Damar, Kansas facts for kids
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Damar, Kansas
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St. Joseph Catholic Church (2012)
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Location within Rooks County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rooks |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Named for | D.M. Marr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 589/sq mi (229/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67632
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-16975 |
| GNIS ID | 472364 |
Damar is a city in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 112.
History
Damar was established along the Union Pacific Railroad in 1888 by a community of French Canadians. The community had emigrated from Canada as early as 1871, settling on farms along the Rooks County-Graham County line in northwest Kansas.
The nearby Enfield Post Office was relocated to Damar in 1894.
St. Joseph Catholic Church was constructed in 1912. The church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
In 1920, Damar had three elevators, two implement dealerships, hardware store, lumber yard, dry goods store, grocery stores, barbershop, bank and opera hall.
The Knights of Columbus built the township hall in 1922.
Geography
Damar is located at 39°19′9″N 99°35′3″W / 39.31917°N 99.58417°W (39.319144, -99.584156). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), all of it 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, Damar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 263 | — | |
| 1950 | 305 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 361 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 245 | −32.1% | |
| 1980 | 204 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 112 | −45.1% | |
| 2000 | 155 | 38.4% | |
| 2010 | 132 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 112 | −15.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 132 people, 58 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 694.7 inhabitants per square mile (268.2/km2). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 478.9 per square mile (184.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 1.5% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 58 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 50 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.3% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
Parks and Recreation
- Webster Reservoir and Webster State Park
Education
The community is served by Palco USD 269 public school district. It has two schools: Damar Elementary School is located in Damar, Palco Jr-Sr High School is located in Palco.
Damar High School was unified with Palco High School in 1974. The Damar High School mascot was the Antelope.
See also
In Spanish: Damar (Kansas) para niños
