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Home, Kansas
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 Home, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Home, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66438
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-32875 |
| GNIS ID | 472923 |
Home is a small community in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city.
In 2020, about 154 people lived in Home. The community is located along U.S. Route 36, which is also known as the Pony Express Highway. A Union Pacific train track also runs through Home. It is found east of the city of Marysville.
History of Home, Kansas
The name "Home" comes from its very first post office. This post office opened in 1874 inside someone's actual home. Later, the post office moved into its own building.
Geography of Home
Home is located in the state of Kansas. Its elevation is about 1,345 feet (410 meters) above sea level. You can find Home at these coordinates: 39°50′30″N 96°31′11″W / 39.84167°N 96.51972°W.
Who Lives in Home?
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| 2020 | 154 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 154 people living in Home. There were 66 households and 43 families. Most people living in Home were white. A small number of people were of two or more races.
About 19.7% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (59.1%) were married couples living together. Some households (19.7%) had a female head of household without a partner.
The average household had about 2.2 people. The average family had about 2.7 people. The median age of people in Home was 57.7 years old. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Home
Students in Home attend public schools that are part of the Marysville USD 364 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Home (Kansas) para niños
