Severance, Kansas facts for kids
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Severance, Kansas
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Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Platted | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Named for | John Severance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 543/sq mi (211/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66087
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-64025 |
| GNIS ID | 2396577 |
Severance is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 76.
History
Severance was laid out in 1869. It was named for John Severance, one of its founders. A railroad depot was built in Severance in 1874. Severance was incorporated as a city in 1877.
A post office was opened in Severance in December 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in May,1992.
Geography
Severance is located along the Wolf River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 375 | — | |
| 1890 | 377 | 0.5% | |
| 1900 | 424 | 12.5% | |
| 1910 | 383 | −9.7% | |
| 1920 | 350 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 312 | −10.9% | |
| 1940 | 266 | −14.7% | |
| 1950 | 197 | −25.9% | |
| 1960 | 146 | −25.9% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 134 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −26.9% | |
| 2000 | 108 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 76 | −19.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 94 people, 39 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 671.4 inhabitants per square mile (259.2/km2). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 350.0 per square mile (135.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 39 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.29.
The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.
Notable people
Harry Chapman, catcher in Major League Baseball
See also
In Spanish: Severance (Kansas) para niños
