Minneola, Kansas facts for kids
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Minneola, Kansas
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Reformed Presbyterian church (2006)
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Location within Clark County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clark |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 1,604/sq mi (620.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67865
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-47150 |
| GNIS ID | 2395347 |
Minneola is a small city in Clark County, Kansas, United States. It's a friendly place where most things are close enough to walk or bike to. In 2020, about 738 people lived there.
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Minneola's History
Minneola started as a town in 1887. Its unique name comes from combining the names of two pioneer wives: Minnie Davis and Ola Watson. Before Minneola, there was a town called Appleton. The post office from Appleton moved to Minneola in 1888.
Minneola's Geography and Climate
Minneola is quite small, covering about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers) of land. It's roughly five blocks wide and eight blocks long. This means you can easily get around town without a car!
Minneola's Climate
Minneola has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not as dry as a desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is called "BSk."
Minneola's Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 348 | — | |
| 1920 | 493 | 41.7% | |
| 1930 | 617 | 25.2% | |
| 1940 | 490 | −20.6% | |
| 1950 | 660 | 34.7% | |
| 1960 | 679 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 630 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 712 | 13.0% | |
| 1990 | 705 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 717 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 745 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 738 | −0.9% | |
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Minneola's 2020 Population Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 738 people living in Minneola. There were 288 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 189 were families.
Most people in Minneola were white (about 87.67%). A smaller number were black, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 10.57% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.7% of households had children under 18. Many households (53.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.3 people, and the average family had 3.1 people.
The median age in Minneola was 38.4 years old. About 26.8% of the people were under 18. Also, 21.4% were 65 years old or older.
Minneola's 2010 Population Details
The census in 2010 showed 745 people living in Minneola. There were 289 households. The city had 334 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most people were white (95.6%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.2% of households had children under 18. Many (53.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.45 people, and the average family had 3.03 people.
The median age in Minneola was 42.9 years. About 26.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 23.2% were 65 years old or older.
Minneola's Churches
Minneola has four churches:
- CrossWalk Christian Church (used to be First Christian Church)
- Minneola United Methodist Church
- Minneola Community Church
- Minneola Reformed Presbyterian Church
These churches work together through the Minneola Ministry Alliance. They help coordinate ways to serve the local community.
Minneola's Economy
Minneola grew because it was close to the Rock Island rail line. Today, it's also located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 283.
The Minneola Co-op has a large grain elevator at the north edge of town. It stands tall along the rail line and you can see it from far away! Most businesses in Minneola focus on farming and ranching needs. The Minneola Record, a local newspaper, started in 1906. It is thought to be the oldest business that has been running continuously in the town.
Minneola's Education
Minneola's Schools
The public schools in Minneola are part of the Minneola USD 219 school district. Minneola High School moved into a new building in 2006. This new building has modern science labs and computer classrooms. Students can join sports teams, band, and choir. The high school has about 80 students and 10 teachers. Their mascot is a Wildcat, and the school colors are purple and gold.
The Minneola Wildcats football team won the Kansas State High School 8-Man championship in 1980.
The grade school offers a small class size, so students get lots of individual attention. At the end of the school year in May, the town often celebrates with a parade downtown. This event is called Community Day and has been happening for many decades.
Minneola's Library
Minneola has a modern library. It lends out about 14,000 books each year. The library also offers computers for people to use.
Minneola's Public Services and Parks
Minneola has its own hospital, the Minneola District Hospital.
A volunteer fire department helps keep the community safe. The Clark County Sheriff's Department also works in Minneola. In 2017, the city started its own police department.
Centennial Park has a stone shelter that local farmers built in the 1940s. They used rocks from the area. The shelter was fixed up around 1987, when the town turned 100 years old. A war memorial was also put there at that time.
The town's swimming pool, built in 1969, has been completely updated. It offers swimming lessons during the warmer months. The civic center is a place for meetings and parties. Its kitchen prepares meals for 130 seniors in the area every weekday.
Notable People from Minneola
- Eric Melgren is a United States federal judge who is from Minneola.
Images for kids
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Reformed Presbyterian church (2006)
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Location within Clark County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Clark County
See also
In Spanish: Minneola (Kansas) para niños
