Augusta, Kansas
Augusta, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-03300 | | |
GNIS ID | 485543[1] | |
Website | augustaks.org |
Augusta is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 9,256.[3][4]
History
19th century
The confluence of the
In 1868, C. N. James settled in the area and built a log cabin to serve also as a general store and trading post. Around that same time, a post office was established in the settlement, and as the first postmaster, C. N. James named the post office and the town in honor of his wife, Augusta James.[5][6][7]
In 1877, the
20th century
The discovery of oil near Augusta in 1914, and soon elsewhere in Butler County, led to the doubling of the population of Augusta between 1910 and 1920.[12] Oil drilling and refining became a major source of employment for many years. In 1916, L. L. Marcell founded the White Eagle Oil Company in Augusta. Other early refineries were the Walnut Refining Company and the Lakeside Refinery.[13] In 1930, White Eagle was purchased by the Standard Oil Company of New York and was known as "Socony-Vacuum" for many years, then renamed Mobil in 1966.[14] The closure of Mobil Refinery in 1983 marked a change in Augusta's commerce.
On July 13, 1924 an F-2 tornado swept through the heart of Augusta, striking the business district and moved through downtown State St. It would continue north through Augusta destroying or damaging 250 buildings. A woman named Mrs. R. F. Scott was killed in this storm when her brick building collapsed on her. Her husband Mr. Scott the carpenter was also buried, but survived. At least three were injured from this storm and caused over 1.5 million in damages.
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed about 1.5 miles west of Augusta, north to south through Butler County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).[15][16]
Geography
Augusta is located at the confluence of the
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.75 square miles (12.30 km2), of which, 4.23 square miles (10.96 km2) is land and 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2) is water.[17]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 922 | — | |
1890 | 1,343 | 45.7% | |
1900 | 1,197 | −10.9% | |
1910 | 1,235 | 3.2% | |
1920 | 4,219 | 241.6% | |
1930 | 4,033 | −4.4% | |
1940 | 3,821 | −5.3% | |
1950 | 4,483 | 17.3% | |
1960 | 6,434 | 43.5% | |
1970 | 5,977 | −7.1% | |
1980 | 6,968 | 16.6% | |
1990 | 7,876 | 13.0% | |
2000 | 8,423 | 6.9% | |
2010 | 9,274 | 10.1% | |
2020 | 9,256 | −0.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020[4] |
2020 census
The
Of the 3,670 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18; 48.3% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.6% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9.[24] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.5% of the population.[25]
26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males.[20] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.5 males.[20]
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 3,669 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 3,277 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.3% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,818, and the median income for a family was $51,886. Males had a median income of $36,465 versus $24,747 for females. The
Education
The community is served by Augusta USD 402 public school district.
Landmarks
The Augusta Historic Theater, now home to the Augusta Arts Council, is a classic example of Art Deco.[33] Augusta is also home to the Kansas Museum of Military History (formerly Augusta Air Museum). The Augusta Historical Museum and the C.N. James Log Cabin are on the National Register of Historic Places. Also Henry's Sculpture Hill is located outside the cities limit. Augusta does offer an airport called the Augusta Municipal Airport.
Media
Augusta is home to the Butler County Times-Gazette (formerly various local newspaper companies including the Augusta Gazette, Andover American, and El Dorado Times), a tri-weekly newspaper covering Augusta and neighboring towns.
Notable people
- Madelyn Dunham, grandmother of Barack Obama.
- Edward R. Weidlein (1887–1983), chemist[34]
- Bob Whittaker, U.S. Representative from Kansas; resident of Augusta.[35]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Butler County, Kansas
- C. N. James Cabin
- Loomis-Parry Residence
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Augusta, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Augusta, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Augusta, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 95.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ Historic letters found in Augusta; KAKE tv; January 20, 2015.
- LCCN72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.
- ^ Railway Abandonment 1942
- ^ "BNSF Railway".
- ^ "Register of Historic Kansas Places" (PDF).
- ^ [The Kingdom of Butler, Jessie Perry Stratford. 1970. Times Publishing Co., El Dorado, KS, and Intercollegiate Press, Shawnee Mission, Kansas. p. 117.]
- ^ [Stratford, p. 126.]
- ^ [Augusta, Kansas: 1868-1990, Allison, Burl Jr. 1993. Multi Business Press, Hillsboro, KS 67063,p. 86.]
- ^ Keystone Pipeline - Marion County Commission calls out Legislative Leadership on Pipeline Deal; April 18, 2010. Archived October 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Keystone Pipeline - TransCanada inspecting pipeline; December 10, 2010.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Augusta, Kansas
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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- ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "About Us, Augusta Historic Theatre". Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "WHITTAKER, Robert Russell, (1939 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.