Ramona, Kansas
Ramona, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-58375 | | |
GNIS ID | 2396310[1] |
Ramona is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 78.[3] The city name is a Spanish name. It is located southwest of Herington next to a railroad.
History
Early history
For many
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Ramona.[4]
The city name Ramona is a Spanish name. Land ownership of the Ramona area dates back when the area belonged to Spain. Manuel De Lisa, a New Orleans merchant, petitioned his government for a large land grant in the Ramona area on July 16, 1799.[5]
In 1887, the
A post office was established in Ramona on August 9, 1887.[7]
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed near Ramona, north to south through Marion County, with much controversy over road damage, tax exemption, and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).[8][9][10]
Geography
Ramona is located in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all of it land.[11] The county line is 0.5 miles north of Ramona.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 265 | — | |
1920 | 303 | 14.3% | |
1930 | 240 | −20.8% | |
1940 | 236 | −1.7% | |
1950 | 190 | −19.5% | |
1960 | 132 | −30.5% | |
1970 | 121 | −8.3% | |
1980 | 116 | −4.1% | |
1990 | 106 | −8.6% | |
2000 | 94 | −11.3% | |
2010 | 187 | 98.9% | |
2020 | 78 | −58.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2020 census
The
Of the 39 households, 43.6% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.1% of the population.[18]
21.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 14.1% from 25 to 44, 46.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.8 males.[13]
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 66 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.36.
The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 35.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 40 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.1 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $26,875 for females. The
Government
The Ramona government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd and last Monday of each month at 7PM.[24]
- City Hall, 311 "D" Street.
- U.S. Post Office, 215 "D" Street.
Education
The community is served by Centre USD 397 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.[25]
- Centre School; 2374 310th St, Lost Springs, KS; between Lost Springs and Lincolnville, east of U.S. 77 highway.
Media
- The Herington Times, newspaper from Herington.
- Marion County Record, newspaper from Marion.
- Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Ramona is served by the
Utilities
- Internet
- Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
- Satellite is provided by WildBlue.
- TV
- Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
- Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
- Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
- Telephone
- Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
- Electricity
- City is provided by Westar Energy.
- Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.
- City is provided by
- Natural Gas is provided by Atmos Energy.
- Water
- City is provided by Marion County RWD #1, billed by City of Ramona.
- Rural is provided by Marion County RWD #1.
- Sewer
- Service is provided by City of Ramona.
- Trash
- Service is provided by M&K Trash.
Notable people
- Glenn Strickler, (1901–1979), Kansas House of Representatives,[26] Merchant.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ramona, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Ramona, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ The History of Marion County and Courthouse
- ^ Marion County Kansas, Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; 1972.
- ^ Rock Island Rail History
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Keystone Pipeline - County ask TransCanada for pipeline emergency plan; Hillsboro Free Press; February 15, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Ramona - Directory of Public Officials
- ^ T.E.E.N. video teaching network
- ^ Kansas Legislators Past & Present
Further reading
- A Century of Memories: The Ramona Story, Early History and Settlement, 1887-1987; Ramona Centennial Committee; 98 pages; 1987.
External links
- City
- Ramona - Directory of Public Officials, League of Kansas Municipalities
- Historical
- History of Ramona
- Ramona History
- Historic Images of Ramona, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.
- Marion County cemetery list, archive of KsGenWeb
- Marion County history bibliography, Marion County school bibliography, Kansas Historical Society
- Maps
- Ramona city map, KDOT
- Topo Map of Ramona area, USGS