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Mission Woods, Kansas
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Johnson
Founded 1930s
Incorporated 1949
Area
 • Total 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Land 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
890 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 203
 • Density 2,260/sq mi (883/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66205
Area code 913
FIPS code 20-47425
GNIS ID 485625

Mission Woods is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 203.

History

Mission Woods had its start in the 1930s when J.C. Nichols laid out the subdivision and started building. It was named from a Native American mission established at the site in the 19th century, and from the scenic wooded setting.

Mission Woods became a Google Fiber "fiberhood" in 2014.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 205
1960 243 18.5%
1970 237 −2.5%
1980 213 −10.1%
1990 182 −14.6%
2000 165 −9.3%
2010 178 7.9%
2020 203 14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 203 people, 80 households, and 64 families in Mission Woods. The population density was 2,280.9 per square mile (880.7/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 898.9 per square mile (347.1/km2). The racial makeup was 81.77% (166) white or European American (81.28% non-Hispanic white), 2.96% (6) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.97% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.48% (3) from other races, and 11.82% (24) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.45% (7) of the population.

Of the 80 households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18; 70.0% were married couples living together; 16.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 12.5% of households consisted of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 57.1% of the population.

23.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $250,000+ and the median family income was $250,000+. The median income for those above 16 years old was $121,250 (+/- $90,248). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 178 people, 77 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 1,780.0 inhabitants per square mile (687.3/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 800.0 per square mile (308.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.7% Asian.

There were 77 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 54.5 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

Transportation

Major highways

Libraries

The Johnson County Library serves residents of Mission Woods.

See also

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