Horace, Kansas facts for kids
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Horace, Kansas
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Location within Greeley County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greeley |
| Township | Tribune |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Horace Greeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,642 ft (1,110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 425/sq mi (161.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-33150 |
| GNIS ID | 2394420 |
Horace is a small city in Greeley County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 102 people. It is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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History of Horace
Horace was started in 1886. This happened when the Missouri Pacific Railroad built tracks through the area. The city was named after Horace Greeley. He was a famous newspaper editor from New York. Greeley encouraged people to move west with his famous saying, "Go West, young man".
In 1887, Horace officially became a city. It wanted to be the county seat, which is the main town of a county. Even though Horace was bigger than nearby Tribune, Tribune became the county seat instead.
Still, Horace grew and did well. By 1888, about 300 people lived there. The town had its own newspaper and a bank.
In the early 1900s, Horace had many important buildings. These included a brick schoolhouse, a railroad roundhouse, and a YMCA building. There was also a hotel, a grocery store, and a Baptist church. Sadly, none of these old buildings are still standing today.
By 1910, Horace had 189 residents. It also had several stores, telegraph and express offices, and a money order office. The Missouri Pacific Railroad continued to make stops in Horace.
A post office opened in Horace in 1886. However, it closed on December 30, 1965. Later, the train depot also closed down.
In 2007, voters in Greeley County decided to combine the county and the city of Tribune into one government. But Horace chose not to join this plan.
Geography of Horace
Horace is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.25 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
2020 Census Data
The 2020 United States census counted 102 people living in Horace. There were 51 households and 27 families. The city had about 416 people per square mile. There were 64 housing units in total.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 150 | — | |
| 1900 | 90 | −40.0% | |
| 1910 | 189 | 110.0% | |
| 1920 | 212 | 12.2% | |
| 1930 | 230 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 234 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 258 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 195 | −24.4% | |
| 1970 | 137 | −29.7% | |
| 1980 | 137 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 168 | 22.6% | |
| 2000 | 143 | −14.9% | |
| 2010 | 70 | −51.0% | |
| 2020 | 102 | 45.7% | |
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Most of the people in Horace were white (78.43%). About 8.82% were from other races, and 11.76% were from two or more races. About 12.75% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.5% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (39.2%) were married couples. About 43.1% of households were single individuals.
The average age in Horace was 43.5 years. About 18.6% of the people were under 18. And 19.6% were 65 years old or older.
Economy
Horace has a few businesses that help the local economy. These include two places where grain is stored, called grain elevators. There is also a company that sells spray fertilizer.
Education
Students in Horace attend public schools through the Greeley County USD 200 school district. This school district is located in the nearby city of Tribune.
See also
In Spanish: Horace (Kansas) para niños
