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Susank, Kansas
Location within Barton County and Kansas
Location within Barton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 31
 • Density 310/sq mi (119/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67544
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

Susank is located at 38°38′25″N 98°46′30″W / 38.64028°N 98.77500°W / 38.64028; -98.77500 (38.640401, -98.774926). 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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

See also

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