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Howard, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Location within Elk County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Named for | Oliver O. Howard |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 687 |
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606 |
| • Density | 871.94/sq mi (336.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67349
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-33250 |
| GNIS ID | 469959 |
Howard is a city in and the county seat of Elk County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 687.
History
Howard was founded in 1870, and it was incorporated as a city in 1877. Howard was named after Oliver O. Howard, a Union Army general during the Civil War and founder of Howard University. The first post office in Howard was established in February, 1870.
Geography
Howard is located at 37°28′7″N 96°15′47″W / 37.46861°N 96.26306°W (37.468517, -96.263014). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.81 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Howard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 683 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,015 | 48.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,207 | 18.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,163 | −3.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,060 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,069 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,170 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,149 | −1.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,017 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 918 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 965 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 815 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 808 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 687 | −15.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 606 | −11.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 687 people, 318 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 981.4 inhabitants per square mile (378.9/km2). There were 415 housing units at an average density of 592.9 per square mile (228.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.
There were 318 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
Education
The community is served by West Elk USD 282 public school district. School unification consolidated Moline, Howard and Severy schools forming USD 282. West Elk High School is located in Howard. The West Elk High School mascot is Patriots.
Prior to school unification, the Howard High School mascot was Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Howard (Kansas) para niños
