Formoso, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Formoso, Kansas
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Location within Jewell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jewell |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 376/sq mi (146.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66942
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-23825 |
| GNIS ID | 2394792 |
Formoso is a small city located in Jewell County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 94 people.
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History of Formoso
Formoso was founded around the year 1889. Before that, the first post office in the area opened in December 1887. This means people could send and receive mail there.
Geography of Formoso
Formoso is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People in Formoso
The number of people living in Formoso has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 453 residents. By 2020, the population was 94. This shows a decrease in the number of people living in the city over time.
Formoso Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 94 people living in Formoso. There were 43 households, which are groups of people living together. About 22 of these were families.
Most people in Formoso were white. A small number of people were from two or more races or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 33% of the population was under 18 years old. About 24.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 37.5 years.
Formoso Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Formoso had 93 people. There were 48 households. About 14.6% of these households had children under 18. Many households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average age in the city in 2010 was 56.5 years. This shows that many older adults lived in Formoso at that time.
Education in Formoso
Students in Formoso attend schools in the Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. This district was created in 2006. It combined two older school districts: White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278. The sports teams at Rock Hills High School are called the Rock Hills Grizzlies.
Before the school districts combined, Formoso had its own high school. The mascot for Formoso High School was the Formoso Falcons.
Notable People from Formoso
- John Mills Houston: He was a politician who came from Formoso. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the community or country.
See also
In Spanish: Formoso (Kansas) para niños
