Penalosa, Kansas facts for kids
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Penalosa, Kansas
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Location within Kingman County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | Spanish explorer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18 |
| • Density | 180/sq mi (66.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67035
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-55225 |
| GNIS ID | 473953 |
Penalosa is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 18.
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History
Penalosa was originally known as Lotta, and under the latter name founded about 1885. It was renamed Penalosa in 1887, in honor of a Spanish explorer.
Geography
Penalosa is located at 37°42′57″N 98°19′12″W / 37.71583°N 98.32000°W (37.715846, -98.320084). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 128 | — | |
| 1940 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 71 | −39.8% | |
| 1960 | 84 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 32 | −61.9% | |
| 1980 | 31 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 21 | −32.3% | |
| 2000 | 27 | 28.6% | |
| 2010 | 17 | −37.0% | |
| 2020 | 18 | 5.9% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 17 people, 10 households and 5 families living in the city. The population density was 242.9 per square mile (93.8/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 214.3 per square mile (82.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 10 households, of which 10.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.70 and the average family size was 2.20.
The median age was 55.5 years. 5.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.8% were from 25 to 44; 47.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
Education
The community is served by Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Penalosa (Kansas) para niños
