West Mineral, Kansas facts for kids
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West Mineral, Kansas
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Big Brutus near West Mineral (2014)
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Location within Cherokee County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Named for | Coal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 453/sq mi (177.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66782
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-77150 |
| GNIS ID | 2397270 |
West Mineral is a small city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 154 people lived there. It is famous for being home to Big Brutus, which is the second largest electric shovel in the world!
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History of West Mineral
West Mineral got its name because of the many coal mines found in the area. A post office was first opened in West Mineral in 1899. The city was officially incorporated in 1907.
Geography and Location
West Mineral is located in the state of Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,770 | — | |
| 1920 | 938 | −47.0% | |
| 1930 | 491 | −47.7% | |
| 1940 | 486 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 349 | −28.2% | |
| 1960 | 262 | −24.9% | |
| 1970 | 232 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 229 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 226 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 243 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 185 | −23.9% | |
| 2020 | 154 | −16.8% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 185 people living in West Mineral. These people lived in 81 different homes. About 49 of these homes were families.
The city had about 544 people per square mile. Most people living in West Mineral were White (93.5%). Some were Native American (1.6%), and others were from two or more races (4.9%).
Age and Gender in West Mineral
The average age of people in West Mineral in 2010 was about 40 years old.
- About 23.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.7% were 65 years or older.
The city had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.2% of the population was male, and 50.8% was female.
Education in West Mineral
Students in West Mineral attend schools in the USD 247 Southeast.
The West Mineral School used to be open, but it closed when schools were combined. The elementary and junior high teams were called the Wildcats, and their colors were purple and gold. When the school had older students, the West Mineral High School teams were known as the Crusaders.
Notable People from West Mineral
- Orval Grove: A famous baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
Images for kids
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