Portis, Kansas facts for kids
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Portis, Kansas
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Location within Osborne County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osborne |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Named for | Jefferson Portis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 331/sq mi (126.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67474
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-57100 |
| GNIS ID | 2396258 |
Portis is a small city in Osborne County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 86 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to the early days of Kansas.
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History of Portis
The first people settled in Portis in 1871. They set up a trading post, which was like a small shop where people could buy and sell goods. In 1879, the town was officially planned out and given the name Bethany. A railroad called the Central Branch Railroad built a station there. Later, this railroad was sold to the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Since there was already another town named Bethany on their railroad system in Missouri, they decided to change the name of this station. The town was renamed Portis to honor Thomas Jefferson Portis, who was the Vice-President of the Missouri Pacific Railroad at the time.
Geography of Portis
Portis covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. The city is located near the north fork of the Solomon River, which is a branch of the main river.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 43 | — | |
| 1910 | 304 | — | |
| 1920 | 390 | 28.3% | |
| 1930 | 340 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 349 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 286 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 232 | −18.9% | |
| 1970 | 178 | −23.3% | |
| 1980 | 172 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 129 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 123 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −16.3% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −16.5% | |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 86 people living in Portis. There were 41 households, which are like homes where people live, and 25 families. Most of the people living in Portis were white. A small number of people were from two or more races. About 29% of the households had children under 18 years old. Nearly half of the households (48.8%) were married couples living together. About 19.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Portis was 49.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 49, and half were older.
2010 Census Details
According to the census in 2010, there were 103 people living in Portis. There were 50 households and 29 families in the city. Most of the people (99%) were White. In 2010, about 22% of households had children under 18. Half of the households were married couples. The median age in 2010 was 46.5 years. About 22.3% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Portis
Portis is part of the USD 392 Osborne County Schools. This school district serves students from Portis and nearby areas. Portis High School used to be open, but it closed down when schools were combined into larger districts. The school's mascot was the Portis Tigers.
See also
In Spanish: Portis (Kansas) para niños
