Mahaska, Kansas facts for kids
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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 | 1,598 ft (487 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 | 472620 |
Mahaska is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 46. It is located 1 mile south of the Nebraska state line.
History
Mahaska was founded in 1887 by L. Bonham. It was likely named for Chief Mahaska.
The first post office in Mahaska was established in December 1887.
In 1854, the Sixth Principal Meridian or 40th Parallel, approximately 1 mile northwest of the present day Mahaska. Originally marked in 1856, this site was the beginning point for land surveys for all land in Kansas, Nebraska, three-fourths of Colorado, most of Wyoming, and part of South Dakota. The original marker was rediscovered in 1976, then a new monument was dedicated in 1987.
Geography
Mahaska is located at 39°59′13″N 97°21′9″W / 39.98694°N 97.35250°W (39.987024, -97.352376). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Mahaska is approximately 0.6 miles (0.97 km) south of the Nebraska-Kansas state line.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 332.0 inhabitants per square mile (128.2/km2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 188.0 per square mile (72.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White and 2.4% from two or more races.
There were 30 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22.
The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 16.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.
Education
The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers.
Mahaska High School was closed through school unification. The Mahaska High School mascot was Mahaska Cardinals.
Notable people
- Charles McAtee - former director of Kansas prison system
See also
In Spanish: Mahaska para niños
