Susank, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small city located in Barton County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the population showed that 31 people lived there.
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History of Susank
Susank got its name from Ed Susank, who was a county official. A post office opened in Susank in 1921. It served the community for many years before closing in 1991. The city officially became a city in 1940.
Geography of Susank
Susank is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Susank
The number of people living in Susank has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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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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Susank's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 34 people living in Susank. These people lived in 19 different homes, and 10 of these were families. The city had 25 places where people could live. Everyone living in Susank at that time was White.
The average age of people in Susank was about 53.6 years old. Most residents were adults, with a small number of young people and older adults. The number of males and females in the city was about the same.
Education in Susank
Students in Susank attend public schools in the Hoisington USD 431 school district.
Famous People from Susank
- Jerry Moran is a well-known person from Susank. He is a United States Senator for Kansas. He also used to be a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Susank para niños
