Toronto, Kansas facts for kids
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Toronto, Kansas
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Location within Woodson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 572/sq mi (219.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66777
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-71050 |
| GNIS ID | 2397039 |
Toronto is a city in Woodson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 206.
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History
Toronto was founded in 1869. It was named after the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Toronto has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 88 | — | |
| 1890 | 552 | 527.3% | |
| 1900 | 695 | 25.9% | |
| 1910 | 627 | −9.8% | |
| 1920 | 829 | 32.2% | |
| 1930 | 706 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 737 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 600 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 524 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 431 | −17.7% | |
| 1980 | 466 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −32.0% | |
| 2000 | 312 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 281 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 206 | −26.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 281 people, 149 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 780.6 inhabitants per square mile (301.4/km2). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 650.0 per square mile (251.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 149 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.7% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.63.
The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 28.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district.
Toronto High School was closed through school unification. The Toronto High School mascot was Trojans.
Parks and recreation
Notable people
- John C. Woods, the hangman at the Nuremberg Trials, is buried in the Toronto Township Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Toronto (Kansas) para niños
