Kansas, Alabama facts for kids
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Kansas, Alabama
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Location of Kansas in Walker County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 176.99/sq mi (68.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35573
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-39280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0121084 |
Kansas is a small town located in Walker County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official town in 1956. In 2010, about 226 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 180.
The Story of Kansas Town
A post office opened in Kansas way back in 1855. The town got its name from the Kansas Territory. This territory was a large area of land in the central United States.
Where is Kansas Located?
Kansas is found at these coordinates: 33°54′11″N 87°33′24″W / 33.90306°N 87.55667°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Kansas?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 211 | — | |
| 1970 | 227 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 267 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 230 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 260 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 226 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −20.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 260 people living in Kansas. These people made up 117 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Kansas were White. A very small number were Asian or from two or more races.
About 25.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. Some households had a female head with no husband present.
The average age of people in Kansas in 2000 was 42 years old. About 19.2% of the population was under 18. Around 18.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in the town was about $23,021 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $24,167.
See also
In Spanish: Kansas (Alabama) para niños
