Hillsdale, Kansas facts for kids
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Hillsdale, Kansas
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 Hillsdale, Kansas
Location in Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Miami |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 247 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66036
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| Area code | 913 |
| GNIS ID | 2629161 |
Hillsdale is a small community in Miami County, Kansas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government tracks its population. In 2020, about 247 people lived there.
Hillsdale is located close to major roads like U.S. Route 169 and K-7. It is about 6 miles (10 km) north of Paola. Hillsdale is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
History of Hillsdale
Hillsdale was first called Columbia. It was started in 1869 when a railroad line was built to that spot.
The first post office in Columbia opened in August 1868. It was later renamed Hillsdale in April 1870. The community still has a post office today with the ZIP code 66036.
People Living in Hillsdale
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| 2020 | 247 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 247 people living in Hillsdale. There were 103 households and 71 families. Most people (about 88%) were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (58%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.0 people.
The population's age groups varied. About 18% of the people were under 18. About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 26% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hillsdale was about 48.7 years.
Education in Hillsdale
Students in Hillsdale attend public schools managed by the Paola USD 368 school district.
