Rozel, Kansas facts for kids
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Rozel, Kansas
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Location within Pawnee County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pawnee |
| Founded | 1890s |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | Roseila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,074 ft (632 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 537/sq mi (204.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67574
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-61600 |
| GNIS ID | 2396445 |
Rozel is a city in Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 102.
History
The first post office in Rozel was established in 1893. The community was named in honor of Roseila, the daughter of a businessman.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 220 | — | |
| 1940 | 203 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 233 | 14.8% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 236 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 219 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 187 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 182 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 102 | −34.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 156 people, 66 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 917.6 inhabitants per square mile (354.3/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.
There were 66 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
Education
The community is served by Pawnee Heights USD 496 public school district. The Pawnee Heights High School mascot is Tigers.
Rozel High School was closed through school unification. The Rozel Tigers won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1959 and the boys class B basketball championship in 1960.
Notable people
- Gary Patterson, former head football coach at TCU
- Glee Smith, Jr., Kansas state legislator and lawyer
See also
In Spanish: Rozel (Kansas) para niños
