Neosho Rapids, Kansas facts for kids
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Neosho Rapids, Kansas
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Location within Lyon County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Platted | 1855 |
| Incorporated | 1923 |
| Named for | Rapids on Neosho River |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Estimate
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262 |
| • Density | 518.81/sq mi (200.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66864
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-49875 |
| GNIS ID | 477546 |
Neosho Rapids is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 265.
History
Neosho Rapids was originally called Italia, and under the latter name laid out in 1855. It was named Neosho Rapids in 1857 from the whitewater on the Neosho River.
LIFE magazine did a 5-page feature article in the December 24, 1945, issue of servicemen coming home to the town for their first Christmas after WWII.
Geography
Neosho Rapids is located at 38°22′7″N 95°59′31″W / 38.36861°N 95.99194°W (38.368716, -95.991901). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), of which 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Neosho Rapids has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 80 | — | |
| 1890 | 308 | 285.0% | |
| 1910 | 256 | — | |
| 1920 | 267 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 306 | 14.6% | |
| 1940 | 253 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 204 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 178 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 234 | 31.5% | |
| 1980 | 289 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −18.7% | |
| 2000 | 274 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 265 | −3.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 262 | −1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Neosho Rapids is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 265 people, 105 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 530.0 inhabitants per square mile (204.6/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 238.0 per square mile (91.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 105 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Neosho Rapids para niños
