Virgil, Kansas facts for kids
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Virgil, Kansas
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City Hall (2005)
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Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Incorporated | 1922 |
| Named for | Virgil, New York |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 85.7/sq mi (32.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66870
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-74075 |
| GNIS ID | 2397151 |
Virgil is a small city located in Greenwood County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 48 people. It is about 8 miles east of the city of Hamilton.
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History of Virgil
The first post office in Virgil opened its doors in 1863. The community might have been named after Virgil, New York. In 1922, Virgil officially became an incorporated city.
Geography and Climate
Virgil covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Virgil's Climate
The weather in Virgil has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Virgil has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 44 | — | |
| 1930 | 598 | — | |
| 1940 | 494 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 354 | −28.3% | |
| 1960 | 229 | −35.3% | |
| 1970 | 179 | −21.8% | |
| 1980 | 169 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 91 | −46.2% | |
| 2000 | 113 | 24.2% | |
| 2010 | 71 | −37.2% | |
| 2020 | 48 | −32.4% | |
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Virgil's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 71 people living in Virgil. These people lived in 35 households, and 21 of these were families. The city had about 126.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Virgil in 2010 were White (95.8%). A small number were Native American (1.4%), and 2.8% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
In terms of households:
- 22.9% had children under 18 living there.
- 42.9% were married couples.
- Some households had a single female or male head.
- About 34.3% of all households were individuals living alone.
- 28.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Virgil in 2010 was 55.8 years. About 15.5% of residents were under 18. Most residents were 45 years or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Education in Virgil
Students in Virgil attend schools in the Madison–Virgil USD 386 public school district.
