Mont Ida, Kansas facts for kids
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Mont Ida, Kansas
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 Mont Ida, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Mont Ida, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-47975 |
| GNIS ID | 2804476 |
Mont Ida is a small community in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, only 23 people lived in Mont Ida.
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The Story of Mont Ida
Mont Ida started around 1880. This was when a new railroad line was built through the area. Railroads were very important back then. They helped people travel and move goods from one place to another.
A post office opened in Mont Ida in 1880. This was a big deal for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail easily. The post office served the area for many years. It finally closed down in 1944.
Who Lives in Mont Ida?
Every ten years, the United States government counts all the people living in the country. This is called a census. The most recent count for Mont Ida was in 2020.
Mont Ida's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 23 people living in Mont Ida. These people lived in 6 different homes. Most of these homes were families. The area had about 96 people per square mile.
Everyone counted in Mont Ida in 2020 was white. No other racial groups were reported. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Mont Ida
The people in Mont Ida were of different ages.
- Almost half of the people (47.8%) were under 18 years old.
- About one-third (34.8%) were between 25 and 44 years old.
- A smaller group (17.4%) was between 45 and 64 years old.
- No one was reported to be 18-24 years old or 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Mont Ida was about 28.5 years. This is younger than the average age in many places. For every 100 females, there were about 77 males.
