Solomon, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Solomon, Kansas
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Location within Dickinson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Dickinson, Saline |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Named for | Solomon River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 993 |
| • Density | 1,155/sq mi (445.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67480
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-66275 |
| GNIS ID | 2395908 |
| Website | City website |
Solomon is a small city located in the state of Kansas, USA. It sits across two counties: Dickinson and Saline. In 2020, about 993 people lived there. Solomon is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Abilene.
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The History of Solomon City
The first post office in Solomon opened in October 1860. This was an important step for the community.
Solomon was officially founded in 1866. It got its name because it is located near the mouth of the Solomon River. The city became an official city in 1871.
Where is Solomon Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Solomon covers a total area of about 0.85 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Solomon?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 618 | — | |
| 1890 | 839 | 35.8% | |
| 1900 | 817 | −2.6% | |
| 1910 | 949 | 16.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,071 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,032 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 872 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 834 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,008 | 20.9% | |
| 1970 | 973 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,018 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 939 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,072 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,095 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 993 | −9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The part of Solomon that is in Saline County is part of the Salina area. This is known as a micropolitan statistical area. It means it's a smaller city area with strong ties to a nearby larger city.
Solomon's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 1,095 people living in Solomon. There were 433 households and 295 families.
Most people in Solomon were White (96.1%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Solomon was 36.4 years old. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. About 13.8% were 65 years or older.
What Does Solomon Do?
Solomon Corporation is the biggest employer in Solomon. This company is known for rebuilding oil-filled transformers. They are the largest company doing this in the United States.
Another business, Abilene Machine, is located just east of Solomon.
Learning in Solomon
The public schools in Solomon are part of the Solomon USD 393 school district. This district serves the community's students.
Famous People from Solomon
- Archie Butcher was a college football coach at Ottawa University.
- Algo Henderson served as the president of Antioch College.
- Kenneth McLeod was a Canadian politician.
- Seymour Stedman was a lawyer and a Socialist candidate for Vice-President of the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Solomon (Kansas) para niños
