Kansas, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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The water tower in Kansas
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Location of Kansas in Edgar County, Illinois
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Location in Edgar County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar |
| Township | Kansas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 670 |
| • Density | 655.58/sq mi (253.18/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
61933
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17–38986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398327 |
Kansas is a small village located in Edgar County, Illinois. It is part of Kansas Township. In 2020, about 670 people lived here.
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Village Location and Size
Kansas is in the southwest part of Edgar County. It is very close to the border with Coles County. The village sits where two main roads, Illinois Route 16 and Illinois Route 49, meet. It is about ten miles southwest of a larger town called Paris. The total area of Kansas is about 1.03 square miles (2.65 square kilometers). This entire area is land.
Kansas Village History
Kansas has a long history. A post office opened in the village way back in 1855. The town got its name from the Kansas Territory.
Deckerball: A Local Game
Around 1972, students and their physical education teacher at the local high school created a game called Deckerball. This game might have been the start of another popular game called Wallyball. Wallyball is a game played in a racquetball court, similar to volleyball.
Who Lives in Kansas?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 723 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,037 | 43.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,049 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 945 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 944 | −0.1% | |
| 1930 | 900 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 875 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 835 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 815 | −2.4% | |
| 1970 | 779 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 791 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 887 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 842 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 787 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 670 | −14.9% | |
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In 2020, there were 670 people living in Kansas. There were 339 households in the village. Most residents, about 91%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The people living in Kansas are of all ages. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 17% of residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 44.5 years. Many different types of families and households live in Kansas.
Education in Kansas
Students in Kansas attend Kansas High School for their secondary education. For many years, the school's sports teams were known as the Kansas Bulldogs.
Tri-County Titans Sports
In 2004, Kansas High School joined with Oakland High School to form a sports team partnership. This partnership was called the Tri-County Co-op, and their new team name became the Tri-County Titans. Later, Shiloh High School also joined this co-op. This means students from these three schools play sports together as the Tri-County Titans.
Famous People from Kansas
- John Honnold (1915–2011) was a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He grew up in Kansas.
