Catharine, Kansas
Catharine, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-11025 | | |
GNIS ID | 2629155[1] |
Catharine is an unincorporated community in Catherine Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 113.[2]
History
The community's first school opened in 1879 and doubled as a church until the completion of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in 1892.[4] The first post office in Catharine opened in 1882.[6]
Geography
Catharine lies on the east side of North Fork Big Creek, part of the Smoky Hill River watershed, in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains.[7][8] Catharine is roughly 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Interstate 70 and 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Hays, the county seat.[8]
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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2010 | 104 | — | |
2020 | 113 | 8.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Catharine as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census
The
Of the 56 households, 17.9% had children under the age of 18; 66.1% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.6% of households consisted of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.2.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 28.3% of the population.[16]
18.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.6 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 135.9 males.[11]
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 49 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12, and the average family size was 2.86.[21]
In the community, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males age 18 and over.[21]
Education
The community is served by Hays USD 489 public school district.[22][23]
Transportation
Catherine Road, a paved county road, runs east–west along the northern edge of the town.[8]
Notable people
- Roman Catholic Bishop, was born in Catharine.[24]
- Ron Schueler, Major League Baseball pitcher, coach and executive, was born in Catharine.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Catharine, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Catharine, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ISBN 9780974435886.
- ^ a b Dreiling, B. M. (1999) [1926], Golden Jubilee of German-Russian Settlements - Catherine, The KSGenWeb Project, archived from the original on December 5, 2009, retrieved July 2, 2010
- ^ "Homesteading in Ellis County - Catharine". Kansas Heritage Project. Fort Hays State University. Archived from the original on June 2, 2010. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
- ^ "Post Offices in Kansas". Kansas State Historical Society. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ "2003-2004 Official Transportation Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. 2003. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ^ a b c "General Highway Map - Ellis County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. June 1, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ^ Climate Summary for Catharine, Kansas
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "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.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
- ^ "City of Hays / Ellis County Geospatial Data Portal". City of Hays / Ellis County - GIS Division. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "USD 489". USD 489. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ Firmin Martin Schmidt