Keats, Kansas facts for kids
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Keats, Kansas
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 Keats, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Keats, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Riley |
| Founded | 1860, 1887 |
| Named for | John Keats |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-36200 |
| GNIS ID | 2804656 |
Keats is a small community in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, the population of Keats was 96 people. You can find Keats about five miles west of the city of Manhattan, Kansas.
History of Keats
Keats was officially founded in 1887. A railroad official suggested its name because he really liked the poet John Keats.
Before it was called Keats, the area was home to a smaller town named Wildcat. Wildcat had been around since 1860.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 96 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, 96 people lived in Keats. There were 45 households and 25 families.
The population density was about 208 people per square mile. This means that, on average, there were 208 people living in each square mile of the area.
About 19.8% of the people in Keats were under 18 years old. Also, 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Keats was 33.3 years.
Education
Students in Keats attend schools in the Riley County USD 378 public school district.
