Soldier, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soldier, Kansas
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Location within Jackson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Named for | Soldier Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 680/sq mi (268/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66540
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-66175 |
| GNIS ID | 2395907 |
Soldier is a small city located in Jackson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 102 people lived there.
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History of Soldier
Soldier was first settled in 1877. The town was planned out that same year. It got its name from a nearby stream called Soldier Creek. The city officially became a city in 1896.
Soldier has faced some tough weather. In 1883, a tornado hit the town. It damaged 18 buildings and four people lost their lives. Soldier was also affected by a series of tornadoes in June 2008. One large tornado, about 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) wide, caused one death just outside the city.
Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Soldier covers a total area of about 0.38 square kilometers (0.15 square miles). All of this area is land.
Local Climate
The climate in Soldier has warm temperatures and rain spread out evenly through the year. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
People of Soldier
Soldier is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the larger Topeka city area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 98 | — | |
| 1890 | 193 | 96.9% | |
| 1900 | 302 | 56.5% | |
| 1910 | 358 | 18.5% | |
| 1920 | 346 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 274 | −20.8% | |
| 1940 | 247 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −21.9% | |
| 1960 | 171 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 173 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 165 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 135 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 136 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 102 | −25.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 136 people living in Soldier. These people lived in 48 households, with 33 of them being families. The city had about 352 people per square kilometer (907 per square mile). Most of the people living in Soldier were White (93.4%). A smaller number were Native American (3.7%) or from other backgrounds.
Religion in Soldier
There is one church in Soldier. It is called the Soldier Christian Church.
Economy and Businesses
Soldier has a post office. There is also one main business in the city: the Soldier Grill, which is a restaurant. Another business, the Red Rock Ranch, is located about 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) outside the city limits.
Education in Soldier
Students in Soldier attend schools in the North Jackson USD 335 public school district.
Soldier High School had a successful sports team in the past. In 1964, the boys' indoor track and field team won the Class BB championship for the state of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Soldier (Kansas) para niños
