Wheaton, Kansas facts for kids
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Wheaton, Kansas
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 653/sq mi (245/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66521
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77700 |
| GNIS ID | 2397297 |
Wheaton is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 98.
History
The first post office in Wheaton was established in 1870, but it was called Leghorn until 1883. The post office remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 170 | — | |
| 1940 | 155 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 134 | −13.5% | |
| 1960 | 114 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 106 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −15.1% | |
| 1990 | 106 | 17.8% | |
| 2000 | 92 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 95 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 98 | 3.2% | |
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Wheaton is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 95 people, 34 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 633.3 inhabitants per square mile (244.5/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 340.0 per square mile (131.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.
There were 34 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.33.
The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
Education
The community is served by Onaga USD 322 public school district.
Notable people
- Frank Bushey, baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Wheaton (Kansas) para niños
