Harris, Kansas facts for kids
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Harris, Kansas
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Location within Anderson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 131/sq mi (50.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-30250 |
| GNIS ID | 2629159 |
Harris is a small community in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 47 people lived in Harris.
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History of Harris
Harris was founded in 1886. It used to be a stop on the Missouri Pacific Railroad line. This railroad helped connect communities and transport goods across the country.
The local post office in Harris closed down in 1971.
Geography of Harris
Harris is a very small area. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 39 | — | |
| 2000 | 53 | 35.9% | |
| 2010 | 51 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Harris?
The 2020 United States census showed that 47 people lived in Harris. There were 20 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Harris were white.
Many households (70%) were made up of married couples living together. About 20% of households had a female head of the house without a partner. Some homes (25%) had just one person living there.
Age Groups in Harris
The population in Harris includes people of all ages. In 2020:
- About 21% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 17% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 30% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Harris was about 50.5 years.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census counted 51 people living in Harris. All of them were white. About 6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 21 households in 2010. About 38% of these homes had children under 18. The average age was 38.8 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (51%) and females (49%).
See also
In Spanish: Harris (Kansas) para niños
