Wallace, Kansas
| Wallace, Kansas | |
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| Barbed-wire buffalo sculpture stands in front of the Fort Wallace Museum (2006)
Barbed-wire buffalo sculpture stands in front of the Fort Wallace Museum (2006)
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 KDOT map of Wallace County (legend) |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wallace |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 57 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 58 |
| • Density | 140/sq mi (55/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 67761 |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-74750 [4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0471163 [5] |
Wallace is a city in Wallace County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 57.[6]
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History
The city began with the establishment of Fort Wallace, ordered built by General William Tecumseh Sherman.
The first post office in Wallace was established in August 1872.[7]
Geography
Wallace is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (38.913671, -101.591874).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.[1]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wallace has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[9]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 173 | — | |
| 1890 | 220 | 27.2% | |
| 1940 | 102 | — | |
| 1950 | 111 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 110 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 112 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 86 | −23.2% | |
| 1990 | 75 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 67 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −14.9% | |
| Est. 2014 | 58 | [10] | 1.8% |
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2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 57 people, 24 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density was 142.5 inhabitants per square mile (55.0/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 80.0 per square mile (30.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 24 households of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.3% were from 25 to 44; 40.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 67 people, 30 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 166.7 people per square mile (64.7/km²). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 87.1 per square mile (33.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.
There were 30 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $13,125, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,005. There were 28.6% of families and 29.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 38.5% of under eighteens and 19.2% of those over 64.
References
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External links
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- City
- Schools
- USD 241, local school district
- Maps
- Wallace City Map, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Wallace County, Kansas, United States
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