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Wilsey, Kansas
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Missouri Pacific Railroad depot in Wilsey, circa 1900-1919
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Location within Morris County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Named for | John Wilsey |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139 |
| • Density | 515/sq mi (198.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66873
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-79650 |
| GNIS ID | 477005 |
Wilsey is a city in Morris County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 139.
History
An agricultural-based community, Wilsey was named after pioneer John D. Wilsey. In the early 1880s, the Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through the county, at which time Wilsey established the city. The community once supported a business district and schools.
The post office in Wilsey was discontinued in 1997.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all of it 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, Wilsey has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 337 | — | |
| 1930 | 330 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 348 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 251 | −27.9% | |
| 1960 | 224 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 169 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 179 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 149 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 191 | 28.2% | |
| 2010 | 153 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 139 | −9.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 153 people, 66 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 546.4 inhabitants per square mile (211.0/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 314.3 per square mile (121.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 2.6% African American, 1.3% Native American, 3.9% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.
There were 66 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district. The district high school is Council Grove High School.
Wilsey schools were closed through school unification. The Wilsey Wildcats won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1961.
See also
In Spanish: Wilsey (Kansas) para niños
