Scottsville, Kansas facts for kids
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Scottsville, Kansas
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Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
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Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Mitchell |
Founded | 1870s |
Platted | 1878 |
Incorporated | 1907 |
Named for | Tom Scott |
Area | |
• Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
• Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 26 |
• Density | 104/sq mi (40.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
67420
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Area code | 785 |
FIPS code | 20-63650 |
GNIS ID | 2396561 |
Scottsville is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 26.
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History
Scottsville was platted in October 1878 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Tom Scott, a pioneer settler.
The post office in Scottsville was discontinued in 1967.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1880 | 95 | — | |
1910 | 248 | — | |
1920 | 165 | −33.5% | |
1930 | 169 | 2.4% | |
1940 | 187 | 10.7% | |
1950 | 108 | −42.2% | |
1960 | 60 | −44.4% | |
1970 | 46 | −23.3% | |
1980 | 56 | 21.7% | |
1990 | 26 | −53.6% | |
2000 | 21 | −19.2% | |
2010 | 25 | 19.0% | |
2020 | 26 | 4.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 60.0 per square mile (23.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White and 4.0% from two or more races.
There were 11 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Scottsville (Kansas) para niños