Morrill, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morrill, Kansas
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Location within Brown County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Platted | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Edmund Morrill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 1,090/sq mi (427/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66515
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-48300 |
| GNIS ID | 2395406 |
Morrill is a small city located in Brown County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 218 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Morrill's History
Morrill was founded in 1878. This happened when the St. Joseph and Western Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The city was named after Edmund Needham Morrill, who was a governor of Kansas.
Geography of Morrill
Morrill is a very small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.19 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Morrill: Demographics
The number of people living in Morrill has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 308 | — | |
| 1900 | 400 | 29.9% | |
| 1910 | 398 | −0.5% | |
| 1920 | 552 | 38.7% | |
| 1930 | 519 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 387 | −25.4% | |
| 1950 | 362 | −6.5% | |
| 1960 | 299 | −17.4% | |
| 1970 | 308 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 336 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 277 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 230 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 218 | −5.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 218 people in Morrill. There were 78 households and 51 families. Most people living in Morrill were white. A small number were Native American or from two or more races.
About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Morrill was about 40.5 years.
Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 230 people lived in Morrill. There were 88 households. Most people were white. Some were Native American or from two or more races.
About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 38 years. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Morrill
Students in Morrill go to schools in the Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district. This district was created in 2010 when two other school districts joined together.
Morrill used to have its own high school, Morrill High School. Its mascot was the Tigers. However, this high school closed down as part of school changes.
Famous People from Morrill
- Howard Shultz Miller: He was a former U.S. Representative for Kansas. This means he was a politician who represented Kansas in the national government.
See also
In Spanish: Morrill (Kansas) para niños
