Menlo, Kansas facts for kids
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Menlo, Kansas
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Location within Thomas County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Thomas |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,950 ft (900 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 275/sq mi (110/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67753
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-45750 |
| GNIS ID | 2395099 |
Menlo is a small city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the western part of Kansas. In 2020, the city had a population of 33 people.
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History of Menlo
Menlo was founded in the 1880s. It was first built along the Union Pacific Railroad. Over time, the train tracks were moved to a different location. The original tracks through Menlo were removed.
A post office opened in Menlo in 1888. This office served the community for many years. It closed down in 1992.
Geography of Menlo
Menlo is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.12 square miles (0.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Menlo's Population Changes
The population of Menlo has changed a lot over the years. Here is how the number of people living in Menlo has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 204 | — | |
| 1940 | 144 | −29.4% | |
| 1950 | 113 | −21.5% | |
| 1960 | 99 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 48 | −51.5% | |
| 1980 | 42 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 50 | 19.0% | |
| 2000 | 57 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 61 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 33 | −45.9% | |
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Menlo's Population in 2020
In 2020, 33 people lived in Menlo. There were 15 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Menlo were white. One person was of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Menlo was about 45.8 years.
Menlo's Population in 2010
In 2010, Menlo had 61 residents. There were 18 households. Most people were white, and a small number were Native American.
About 36% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age was 26.5 years. There were slightly more females than males living in the city.
Education in Menlo
Menlo is part of a larger school district called USD 316 Golden Plains. This district was formed by combining schools from Menlo, Rexford, and Selden. The high school for this district is Golden Plains High School. Their mascot is the Bulldogs.
Menlo used to have its own high school. It was called Menlo High School. Their mascot was the Menlo Tigers. This high school closed when the schools were combined.
See also
In Spanish: Menlo (Kansas) para niños
