Mahaska, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mahaska, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Named for | Chief Mahaska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 209/sq mi (79.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66955
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-44150 |
| GNIS ID | 2395816 |
Mahaska is a small city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It is located very close to the border with Nebraska. In 2020, the city had a population of 46 people.
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History of Mahaska
Mahaska was started in 1887 by a person named L. Bonham. It is believed that the city was named after Chief Mahaska, a famous Native American leader. The first post office in Mahaska opened its doors in December 1887.
The Sixth Principal Meridian
About one mile northwest of Mahaska, there is a very important spot called the Sixth Principal Meridian. This spot was marked in 1856. It was the starting point for surveying (measuring) all the land in Kansas, Nebraska, most of Wyoming, and parts of Colorado and South Dakota. Think of it as a main starting line for drawing maps of huge areas! The original marker was found again in 1976, and a new monument was put there in 1987.
Geography of Mahaska
Mahaska is a small city, covering about 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) of land. It is located about 1.0 mile (1.6 km) south of the border between Kansas and Nebraska.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 246 | — | |
| 1920 | 210 | −14.6% | |
| 1930 | 218 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 195 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 179 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 160 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 122 | −23.7% | |
| 1980 | 119 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 107 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −44.6% | |
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2020 Population Count
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 46 people living in Mahaska. There were 22 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most of the people living in Mahaska were white. The average age of people in Mahaska was 55 years old.
2010 Population Count
According to the census from 2010, there were 83 people living in the city. There were 30 households in Mahaska. Most of the people were white. The average age in the city was 37.5 years. About one-third of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Mahaska
Students in Mahaska attend public schools that are part of the Washington County USD 108 school district. This district was formed in 2006 when two smaller districts joined together. The high school for this district is called Washington County High School, and their mascot is the Tigers.
Mahaska used to have its own high school, but it closed. The mascot for Mahaska High School was the Mahaska Cardinals.
Notable People from Mahaska
- Charles McAtee - He used to be in charge of the prison system in Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Mahaska para niños
