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Piqua, Kansas
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 Piqua, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Piqua, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Named for | Piqua, Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.007 sq mi (10.38 km2) |
| • Land | 3.968 sq mi (10.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 22.5/sq mi (8.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-56000 |
| GNIS ID | 2629168 |
Piqua is a small community in Woodson County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 90 people lived there.
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Piqua's Past: A Brief History
Piqua began in 1882. It grew because railroads were built through the area. It is located where two important railroads met: the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. The community was named after a city called Piqua, Ohio. The first post office in Piqua opened in March 1882.
Where is Piqua Located?
Piqua is found along U.S. Route 54. It is also east of U.S. Route 75. You can find Piqua between the cities of Yates Center and Iola.
Who Lives in Piqua?
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| 2010 | 107 | — | |
| 2020 | 90 | −15.9% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 90 people living in Piqua. There were 41 homes and 19 families. Most people living there, about 91%, were white. About 9% of the people were from two or more races. A small number, about 5.5%, were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Piqua was 53 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18. About 32% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Learning in Piqua
The public schools in Piqua are part of the Woodson USD 366 school district. This district helps students get a good education.
Famous People from Piqua
Some well-known people have connections to Piqua:
- Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a very famous actor and film director. He was born in Piqua while his mother was traveling.
- Fred Kipp was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball between 1957 and 1960 for the Dodgers and Yankees.
See also
In Spanish: Piqua (Kansas) para niños
