Yates Center, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yates Center, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Woodson County Courthouse (2017)
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Location within Woodson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,417 |
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1,321 |
| • Density | 496.80/sq mi (191.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66783
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-80700 |
| GNIS ID | 474470 |
Yates Center is a city in and the county seat of Woodson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,417.
History
Yates Center was founded in August 1875. It was named for Abner Yates, the original owner of the town site, who donated an entire block around the courthouse, land for the churches, a city park, and a lot each for the first two children born in the town. Yates Center is the only town in Kansas to be selected as a county seat before there was a house or inhabitant within its boundaries.
Over thirty buildings in downtown Yates Center, centering on Courthouse Square, are included in the Yates Center Courthouse Square Historic District.
Geography
Yates Center is located at 37°52′48″N 95°44′4″W / 37.88000°N 95.73444°W (37.879948, -95.734522). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.05 square miles (7.90 km2), of which, 2.61 square miles (6.76 km2) is land and 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2) is water.
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, Yates Center has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 350 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,305 | 272.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,634 | 25.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,024 | 23.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,306 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,013 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,176 | 8.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,178 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,080 | −4.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,967 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,998 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,815 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,599 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,417 | −11.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,321 | −6.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,417 people, 664 households, and 347 families living in the city. The population density was 542.9 inhabitants per square mile (209.6/km2). There were 821 housing units at an average density of 314.6 per square mile (121.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 664 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Woodson USD 366 public school district.
Images for kids
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1912 Yates Center Carnegie Library (2017)
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1928 Bandstand (2017)
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Postcard featuring Woody's Motel (c. 1930–1945)
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See also
In Spanish: Yates Center para niños
