Long Island, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Long Island, Kansas
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Location within Phillips County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,070 ft (630 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 334/sq mi (128.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67647
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-42600 |
| GNIS ID | 2395755 |
Long Island is a small city located in Phillips County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, about 137 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history stretching back to the 1870s.
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History of Long Island
The first post office in Long Island opened in May 1872. The city itself was officially planned out, or "laid out," in 1873. Later, in 1904, Long Island became an incorporated city. This means it officially became a town with its own local government.
Geography of Long Island
Long Island covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
Long Island has seen changes in its population over the years. Here's a quick look at how the number of people living there has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 291 | — | |
| 1920 | 286 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 242 | −15.4% | |
| 1940 | 257 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 247 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 229 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 187 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 170 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 155 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 137 | 2.2% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 137 people living in Long Island. There were 52 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Long Island were white or European American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American and those of two or more races. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Long Island was about 38.8 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, 134 people lived in Long Island. The city had 60 households. Most residents were White, with a small percentage from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 49.3 years. About 21% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Long Island
Students in Long Island are part of the Northern Valley USD 212 public school district. The high school's sports teams are called the Northern Valley Huskies.
Younger students in grades K-4 and older students in grades 9-12 attend school in the Almena school building. Students in grades 5-8 go to school in the Long Island school building.
Northern Valley Huskies State Championships
The Northern Valley Huskies have won many state championships in different sports:
- 8-Man DI Football: 1986, 1990
- 8-Man DII Football: 1987
- 1A Boys Basketball: 1986, 1990, 1991
- 1A DII Boys Basketball: 2018
- 1A Boys Track & Field: 1986, 1987, 2019
- 1A Volleyball: 1993, 2017
- 1A Girls Basketball: 1994
- 1A Cheerleading: 2023
School History
The Almena and Long Island schools joined together, or "consolidated," for the first time in the 1967-1968 school year. Before this, the Almena High School mascot was the Almena Coyotes, with orange and black team colors. In 1966, they were the Almena Huskies, with green and white colors. The Long Island High School mascot was the Long Island Leopards, and their team colors were purple and gold.
See also
In Spanish: Long Island (Kansas) para niños
