Severance, Kansas facts for kids
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Severance, Kansas
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Where Severance is located in Doniphan County and Kansas
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A map of Doniphan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Platted | 1869 |
| Became a city | 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 small city in Doniphan County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 76 people lived there.
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History of Severance
Severance was started in 1869. It was named after John Severance, who helped create the town. A train station was built in Severance in 1874. The town officially became a city in 1877.
A post office opened in Severance in 1869. It stayed open for many years until it closed in 1992.
Geography of Severance
Severance is located near the Wolf River. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Severance
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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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Severance in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 94 people living in Severance. There were 39 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 21 were families.
The city had about 671 people per square mile. All the people living in Severance were White.
About 25.6% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (41%) were married couples living together. About 38.5% of all households were single people. Also, 20.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Severance was 43.5 years. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. About 18.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).
Education in Severance
The local public schools for Severance are part of the Doniphan West USD 111 school district.
Famous People from Severance
- Harry Chapman, a baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball.
