Wheaton, Kansas facts for kids
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Wheaton, Kansas
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 653/sq mi (245/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66521
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77700 |
| GNIS ID | 2397297 |
Wheaton is a small city located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 98 people lived there.
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History of Wheaton
The first post office in Wheaton opened in 1870. It was first called Leghorn. In 1883, its name changed to Wheaton. The post office served the community until 1992.
Geography of Wheaton
Wheaton is a small city with a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 170 | — | |
| 1940 | 155 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 134 | −13.5% | |
| 1960 | 114 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 106 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −15.1% | |
| 1990 | 106 | 17.8% | |
| 2000 | 92 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 95 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 98 | 3.2% | |
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Wheaton is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the larger city of Manhattan, Kansas.
How Many People Live in Wheaton?
In 2010, there were 95 people living in Wheaton. These people lived in 34 different homes. About 24 of these were families. The city had about 633 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Wheaton were White (97.9%). About 8.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 34 homes, about 35% had children under 18 years old. Most homes (61.8%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent.
The average age of people in Wheaton was 39.5 years old. About 33.7% of residents were under 18. About 13.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%).
Education in Wheaton
Students in Wheaton attend schools in the Onaga USD 322 public school district.
Famous People from Wheaton
- Frank Bushey, a professional baseball player, was from Wheaton.
See also
In Spanish: Wheaton (Kansas) para niños
