Glasco, Kansas facts for kids
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Glasco, Kansas
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Glasco downtown (2021)
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Location within Cloud County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 441 |
| • Density | 1,336/sq mi (513/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67445
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-26375 |
| GNIS ID | 2394908 |
Glasco is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 441.
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History
Glasco was originally called Del Ray, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1870. The name Glasco was adopted officially by the Kansas legislature in 1878 and incorporated as a city of the third class April 14, 1886, and named after Glasgow, Scotland. Glasco was a shipping point on the Union Pacific railroad.
Historic sites
This small town has two items of interest on the National Register of Historic Places: Pott's Ford Bridge is located just 1/2 mile south of the city limits, and the entire downtown business district has also earned a listing on the register.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 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, Glasco has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 207 | — | |
| 1890 | 461 | 122.7% | |
| 1900 | 509 | 10.4% | |
| 1910 | 720 | 41.5% | |
| 1920 | 724 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 707 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 741 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 803 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 812 | 1.1% | |
| 1970 | 767 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 710 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 556 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 536 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 498 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 441 | −11.4% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 441 people, 188 households, and 101 families in Glasco. The population density was 1,328.3 per square mile (512.9/km2). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 810.2 per square mile (312.8/km2). The racial makeup was 97.05% (428) white or European American (97.05% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.23% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.45% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.27% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.23% (1) of the population.
Of the 188 households, 19.1% had children under the age of 18; 43.1% were married couples living together; 22.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.7% of households consisted of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.3% of the population.
21.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 30.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.2 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,063 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,127) and the median family income was $55,875 (+/- $16,677). Males had a median income of $31,034 (+/- $2,351) versus $23,646 (+/- $3,925) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,750 (+/- $3,668). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.5% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 498 people, 218 households, and 143 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,509.1 inhabitants per square mile (582.7/km2). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 851.5 per square mile (328.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.4% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 218 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Education
The community is served by Southern Cloud USD 334 public school district.
Notable people
- Elmer Stricklett, baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Glasco (Kansas) para niños
