Attica, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°14′33″N 98°13′39″W / 37.24250°N 98.22750°W / 37.24250; -98.22750
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Attica, Kansas
FIPS code
20-03100
GNIS ID2394019[1]
Websitecityofatticaks.com

Attica is a city in Harper County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 516.[3] The town was named after the historical region of Attica, in Greece.[4]

History

Land for the community was purchased in late June 1884 and became the end of the

Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway. The town was incorporated on February 16, 1885, with a population of 1,500 people. The population grew further until the Cherokee Outlet in northern Oklahoma was opened by a Land run in 1893, at which point many people moved south to that territory.[5]

Most of Attica is in Section 3 of Township 32 South of Range 9 West (S3-T32S-R9W) of the 6th

Principal Meridian. The land for Attica was purchased from the Osage Land Trust, which also held the surrounding farmland. According to documents from Attica, the Osage Land Trust was held by the US government for the Osage tribe. Settlers could buy tracts of 160 acres (quarter-sections) for $1.25 / acre, and the money would go to the tribe. For reference, some of that land sold in 1909 for $12/acre.[5]

On May 12, 2004, the town was damaged by an F2 tornado that was received widespread coverage on local and national television.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all of it land.[7]

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, Attica has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890553—
1900311−43.8%
1910737137.0%
19207440.9%
19307561.6%
1940708−6.3%
1950622−12.1%
196084535.9%
1970639−24.4%
198073014.2%
1990716−1.9%
2000636−11.2%
2010626−1.6%
2020516−17.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The

Latino of any race was 5.81% (30) of the population.[13]

Of the 218 households, 31.7% had children under the age of 18; 39.9% were married couples living together; 28.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.5% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population.[15]

23.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.4 males.[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year

poverty line, including 17.8% of those under the age of 18 and 17.4% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 246 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 254 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,012, and the median income for a family was $34,643. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $20,000 for females. The

poverty line
, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Attica USD 511 public school district. The Attica High School mascot is Bulldogs.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Attica, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 202.
  5. ^ a b Attica Centennial Committee. Honoring the Past While Preparing for the Future: 1884 - 1984. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company.
  6. ^ US Department of Commerce, NOAA. "May 12th 2004 strong tornadoes". www.weather.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Attica, Kansas
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  11. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  22. ^ "Attica USD 511". USD 511. Retrieved January 7, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Harper County, Kansas

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