Scottsville, Kansas facts for kids
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Scottsville, Kansas
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Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Named for | Tom Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 104/sq mi (40.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67420
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-63650 |
| GNIS ID | 2396561 |
Scottsville is a small city located in Mitchell County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 26 people.
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History of Scottsville
Scottsville was officially planned out, or platted, in October 1878. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that area. The city was named after Tom Scott, who was an early settler in the region. The local post office in Scottsville stopped operating in 1967.
Geography of Scottsville
Scottsville is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Scottsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 95 | — | |
| 1910 | 248 | — | |
| 1920 | 165 | −33.5% | |
| 1930 | 169 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 108 | −42.2% | |
| 1960 | 60 | −44.4% | |
| 1970 | 46 | −23.3% | |
| 1980 | 56 | 21.7% | |
| 1990 | 26 | −53.6% | |
| 2000 | 21 | −19.2% | |
| 2010 | 25 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 26 | 4.0% | |
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Scottsville's 2010 Population Data
In 2010, a census showed that 25 people lived in Scottsville. These people lived in 11 different homes, and 7 of these were families. The city had about 100 people per square mile. There were 15 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Scottsville (96%) were White. A small number (4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 27% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.6%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.27 people, and the average family had 3 people.
The average age of people in Scottsville was 40.8 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18. Another 28% were between 25 and 44 years old. Most people (36%) were between 45 and 64. Only 8% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (56%) than females (44%) in the city.
Education in Scottsville
Students in Scottsville attend public schools run by the Beloit USD 273 school district.
See also
- In Spanish: Scottsville (Kansas) para niños
