Powhattan, Kansas facts for kids
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Powhattan, Kansas
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Powhattan Post Office (2009)
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Location within Brown County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Powhatan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 493/sq mi (197/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66527
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-57350 |
| GNIS ID | 2396265 |
Powhattan is a small city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 69 people as of the 2020 census. This city is named after the famous Native American leader, Chief Powhatan, who was the father of Pocahontas.
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History
Powhattan was founded around 1877. It was first known as Locknane and served as a station where stagecoaches would stop. Stagecoaches were like old-time buses that carried people and mail across the country. The city later got its name from Chief Powhatan, a Native American leader from Virginia. Powhattan became an official city in 1887.
Geography
Where is Powhattan?
Powhattan is located in Brown County, Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Powhattan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 216 | −8.9% | |
| 1920 | 247 | 14.4% | |
| 1930 | 221 | −10.5% | |
| 1940 | 184 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 150 | −18.5% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 111 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 95 | −14.4% | |
| 1990 | 111 | 16.8% | |
| 2000 | 91 | −18.0% | |
| 2010 | 77 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −10.4% | |
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Population Changes
The population of Powhattan has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 237 people living here. By 2010, the population was 77, and in 2020, it was 69 people. This shows that Powhattan is a very small community.
Who Lives in Powhattan?
According to the 2020 census, there were 69 people living in Powhattan. There were 26 households and 14 families. The city has a mix of people from different backgrounds. Most residents are white, but there are also people who identify as African American, Native American, or from two or more races. A small number of residents are Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.9% of the people in Powhattan are under 18 years old. About 29% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Powhattan is 42.5 years.
Education
Schools in the Area
Students in Powhattan are part of the South Brown County USD 430 public school district. This district provides education for children in the area.
There is also a special school called Kickapoo Nation School. This school is connected to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and serves Native American students.
See also
In Spanish: Powhattan (Kansas) para niños
