Raymond, Kansas facts for kids
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Raymond, Kansas
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Location within Rice County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice |
| Township | Raymond |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1954 |
| Named for | Emmons Raymond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 274/sq mi (106.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67573
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58550 |
| GNIS ID | 2396327 |
Raymond is a small city located in Rice County, Kansas, in the United States. It was named after Emmons Raymond, who was a director for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. In 2020, about 85 people lived in Raymond.
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History of Raymond, Kansas
For thousands of years, the land that is now Kansas was home to Native American tribes. In 1803, the United States gained most of modern Kansas through the Louisiana Purchase. Later, in 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Rice County was created in 1867.
Raymond was founded in 1871, making it the oldest town in Rice County. The first post office in Raymond opened in 1872. Long ago, Raymond was a busy "cowtown" and a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad. However, the town's population has slowly decreased since the 1950s.
Geography of Raymond
Raymond is a small city. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 0.32 square miles (0.80 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Fun Events in Raymond
- Labor Day Parade: This parade has been a tradition in Raymond since 1997. It is held every year on Labor Day.
Population and People of Raymond
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 87 | — | |
| 1890 | 137 | 57.5% | |
| 1960 | 143 | — | |
| 1970 | 133 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 132 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 125 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 95 | −24.0% | |
| 2010 | 79 | −16.8% | |
| 2020 | 85 | 7.6% | |
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Raymond's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 85 people living in Raymond. There were 42 households and 27 families. Most residents, about 87%, were white. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26% of households had children under 18. The average household had 1.8 people. The average family had 2.2 people. The median age in Raymond was 48.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 48.5 and half were older.
Raymond's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 79 people living in Raymond. There were 39 households and 20 families. All of the residents were White.
About 15% of households had children under 18. Many households (38.5%) were made up of just one person. About 18% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.03 people.
The median age in 2010 was 52.4 years. About 12.7% of residents were under 18. About 26.6% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%) in the city.
Education in Raymond
Students in Raymond attend schools in the Chase–Raymond USD 401 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Raymond (Kansas) para niños
