Susank, Kansas facts for kids
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Susank, Kansas
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Location within Barton County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Founded | 1920s |
| Incorporated | 1940 |
| Named for | Ed Susank |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 310/sq mi (119/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67544
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-69525 |
| GNIS ID | 475419 |
Susank is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 31.
History
A post office was established at Susank in 1921, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991. The city was named for Ed Susank, a county official.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 100 | — | |
| 1960 | 87 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 59 | −32.2% | |
| 1980 | 52 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 61 | 17.3% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 34 | −40.4% | |
| 2020 | 31 | −8.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 34 people, 19 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 340.0 inhabitants per square mile (131.3/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 250.0 per square mile (96.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 19 households, of which 5.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.4% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.79 and the average family size was 2.00.
The median age in the city was 53.6 years. 2.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 61.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Hoisington USD 431 public school district.
Notable people
- Jerry Moran, United States Senator and former U.S. Representative from Kansas
See also
In Spanish: Susank para niños
