Freeport, Kansas facts for kids
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Freeport, Kansas
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Location within Harper County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harper |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5 |
| • Density | 25.0/sq mi (9.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67049
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-24725 |
| GNIS ID | 470290 |
Freeport is an unincorporated community in Harper County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the community was 5. It was an incorporated city up until 2017 when it dissolved.
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History
Freeport was founded in 1885. It was located on the Missouri Pacific Railway.
The first post office in Freeport was established in September 1885.
Geography
Freeport is located at 37°11′50″N 97°51′23″W / 37.19722°N 97.85639°W (37.197234, -97.856481). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 138 | — | |
| 1900 | 83 | −39.9% | |
| 1910 | 161 | 94.0% | |
| 1920 | 56 | −65.2% | |
| 1930 | 105 | 87.5% | |
| 1940 | 67 | −36.2% | |
| 1950 | 30 | −55.2% | |
| 1960 | 31 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 21 | −32.3% | |
| 1980 | 12 | −42.9% | |
| 1990 | 8 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 6 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 5 | −16.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5 people, 3 households, and 2 families residing in the community. The population density was 25.0 inhabitants per square mile (9.7/km2). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 20.0 per square mile (7.7/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 80.0% White and 20.0% Native American.
There were 3 households, of which 66.7% were married couples living together and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.67 and the average family size was 2.00.
The median age in the community was 66.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 20% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 60% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the community was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Chaparral USD 361 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Freeport (Kansas) para niños
