Wilsey, Kansas facts for kids
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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 small city located in Morris County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 139 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to farming and railroads.
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History of Wilsey
Wilsey was founded as a farming community. It was named after an early settler, John D. Wilsey. In the early 1880s, the Missouri Pacific Railroad built tracks through the area. This helped Wilsey grow into a city.
The community once had its own businesses and schools. However, the local post office closed down in 1997.
Geography of Wilsey
Wilsey is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.28 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Wilsey's Climate
The weather in Wilsey has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
Wilsey's 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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Population Details
In 2010, there were 153 people living in Wilsey. These people lived in 66 different homes. About 43 of these were family homes. The city had about 546 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Wilsey were White (89.5%). A smaller number were African American (2.6%) or Native American (1.3%). Some people were from other backgrounds (3.9%) or mixed races (2.6%). About 7.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.2% of homes had children under 18. More than half (51.5%) were married couples. About 30.3% of homes had just one person living there. Around 12.1% of homes had someone 65 or older living alone. The average home had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.91 people.
The average age in Wilsey was 41.8 years old. About 22.9% of residents were under 18. About 19.6% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half (52.9%) of the people were male. The rest (47.1%) were female.
Education in Wilsey
Students in Wilsey attend schools in the Morris County USD 417 public school district. The high school for the district is Council Grove High School.
Wilsey used to have its own schools. These schools closed when the districts combined. The Wilsey Wildcats, a boys' basketball team, won the state championship in 1961. This was for the Kansas State High School class BB.
See also
In Spanish: Wilsey (Kansas) para niños
