Idana, Kansas facts for kids
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Idana, Kansas
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 Idana, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Idana, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| States | Kansas |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67432
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-44225 |
| GNIS ID | 2806500 |
Idana is a small community in Clay County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. In 2020, 54 people lived there. Idana is about 6.5 miles west of Clay Center. It is also 1.5 miles south of US Route 24.
A Look Back: Idana's History
Idana got its name from two early settlers. They were Ida Howland and Anna Broughton.
A post office first opened in a nearby town called Chapmanville in 1879. It later moved to Idana in 1882. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1980. Idana was also located along the Union Pacific Railroad line.
Who Lives in Idana?
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| 2020 | 54 | — | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 54 people living in Idana. There were 18 households and 14 families. Most people living in Idana were white. Some people identified as black or Native American. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Idana
The population of Idana includes people of all ages. About 18.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 27.8% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 22.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Idana was 48 years.
Learning and Schools
The public schools in Idana are part of the Clay County USD 379 school district. This district serves the community's students.
