Piqua, Kansas

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Piqua, Kansas
FIPS code
20-56000
GNIS ID2629168[1]

Piqua is an unincorporated community in Woodson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 90.[3]

History

Piqua had its start in the year 1882 by the building of the railroads through the territory, and is situated at the junction of the

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad.[4] It was named after the city of Piqua, Ohio.[5] The first post office in Piqua was established in March 1882.[6]

Geography

Piqua is located on U.S. Route 54 and is east of U.S. Route 75.[7] Piqua is located between the cities of Yates Center and Iola.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010107—
202090−15.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Piqua as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The

Latino of any race was 5.56% (5) of the population.[12]

Of the 41 households, 14.6% had children under the age of 18; 31.7% were married couples living together; 34.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 46.3% of households consisted of individuals and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 4.5 and the average family size was 4.5.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.6% of the population.[14]

21.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 32.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.2 males.[9]

Education

The community is served by Woodson USD 366 public school district.

Notable people

  • Buster Keaton (1895–1966), acclaimed actor and film director. He was born in Piqua while his mother was traveling.
  • Fred Kipp, Major league baseball pitcher between 1957 and 1960 with the Dodgers and Yankees.

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Piqua, Kansas
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Piqua, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  4. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 479.
  5. ^ "Profile for Piqua, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  7. ^ Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '05, Skokie: Rand McNally & Company, 2005.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Woodson County, Kansas

External links

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