Willis, Kansas facts for kids
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Willis, Kansas
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Location within Brown County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 150/sq mi (57.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66434
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-79400 |
| GNIS ID | 2397322 |
Willis is a small city located in Brown County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 24 people.
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History of Willis
Willis started as a station along the Missouri Pacific Railroad line. A post office opened in Willis in 1882. It served the community for many years before closing in 1960.
Geography of Willis
Willis is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Willis
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Willis has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1900, there were 187 people living here. The population grew a little in the early 1900s, reaching 217 people in 1930. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2010, there were 38 people, and in 2020, the population was 24.
Life in Willis (2010)
In 2010, there were 38 people living in Willis, making up 19 households. Most of these were families. The city had about 223 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Willis were White (92.1%). A small number were Native American (2.6%), and some people identified with two or more races (5.3%).
The average age of people in Willis was about 48.8 years old. About 13.2% of residents were under 18. About 23.7% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
Education in Willis
Students in Willis are part of the South Brown County USD 430 school district. Willis used to have its own high school, Willis High School. Its sports teams were called the Pirates. However, this high school closed when schools in the area were combined.
See also
In Spanish: Willis (Kansas) para niños
