Haddam, Kansas facts for kids
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Haddam, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Haddam, Connecticut |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 324/sq mi (124/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66944
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-29400 |
| GNIS ID | 2394265 |
Haddam is a small city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It got its name from a place called Haddam, Connecticut. In 2020, about 110 people lived in Haddam.
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History of Haddam
Haddam was started in 1869. It was named after Haddam, Connecticut. A nearby town called West Haddam joined with Haddam in 1874.
Geography of Haddam
Haddam is a small city with a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Haddam
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 93 | — | |
| 1890 | 419 | 350.5% | |
| 1900 | 355 | −15.3% | |
| 1910 | 408 | 14.9% | |
| 1920 | 392 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 381 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 384 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 375 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 311 | −17.1% | |
| 1970 | 289 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 239 | −17.3% | |
| 1990 | 195 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 169 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 104 | −38.5% | |
| 2020 | 110 | 5.8% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that 110 people lived in Haddam. There were 33 households and 24 families. Most people (about 93%) were white. A small number of people were black or from two or more races. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households had children under 18. Most households were married couples. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.5 people.
The median age in Haddam was about 33.8 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 33.8. About one-third of the people were under 18. About 20% were 65 or older.
Population in 2010
In 2010, 104 people lived in Haddam. There were 52 households. Most people (about 97%) were White.
The median age was 52.8 years. About 17% of residents were under 18. About 30% were 65 or older.
Education in Haddam
Students in Haddam go to schools in the Washington County USD 108 public school district. This district was formed in 2006. The high school mascot for Washington County is the Tigers.
Before 2006, schools in Haddam and Mahaska joined together in 1967. The high school was in Haddam. Later, in 1968, Haddam-Mahaska schools combined with Morrowville to form North Central Schools. The junior high was in Haddam, and the high school was in Morrowville.
The old Haddam High School mascot was the Haddam Hounds. The North Central Junior High mascot was the Wildcats. The North Central High School mascot was the Cougars.
See also
In Spanish: Haddam (Kansas) para niños
