New Strawn, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Strawn, Kansas
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 414 |
| • Density | 499/sq mi (192.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66839
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-50450 |
| GNIS ID | 2395215 |
New Strawn is a small city located in Coffey County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 414 people lived there.
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A New Beginning: The History of New Strawn
New Strawn was created in the early 1960s. This happened because the John Redmond Reservoir was being built. The original town of Strawn was in the area that would be flooded by the new reservoir. So, the Army Corps of Engineers took over the land.
Today, very little is left of the "old" Strawn. You can sometimes explore the old town site, especially Main Street, when the lake water is low. The old school had two rooms, one for younger grades and one for older grades. The Strawn Methodist Church was also nearby.
Exploring New Strawn's Geography
New Strawn covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.12 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
New Strawn's Climate
The weather in New Strawn has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in New Strawn: Demographics
The number of people living in New Strawn changes over time. Here's a look at the population from recent years:
New Strawn in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 414 people living in New Strawn. Most residents, about 94.44%, were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 161 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together. About 30.4% of these households had children under 18. Most households, 62.1%, were married couples. The average household had 2.5 people.
The median age in New Strawn was 42.7 years old. This means half the people were older than 42.7 and half were younger. About 23.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
New Strawn in 2010
In 2010, there were 394 people living in New Strawn. The population density was about 505 people per square mile. Most people, 95.9%, were white.
There were 163 households. About 30.1% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.42 people. The median age in the city was 42 years.
Education in New Strawn
Students in New Strawn attend public schools that are part of the Burlington USD 244 school district.
See also
In Spanish: New Strawn (Kansas) para niños
