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Windom, Kansas
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Windom in the early 20th century
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Location within McPherson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | McPherson |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 425/sq mi (163.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67491
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-79850 |
| GNIS ID | 2397340 |
Windom is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 85.
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History
19th century
For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, McPherson County was founded.
In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company. In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson, in 1880 it was extended to Lyons, in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway. In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion to McPherson was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence, Marion, Canada, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Conway, Windom, Little River, Mitchell, Lyons, Chase, Ellinwood.
Some hold Windom was named in honor of William Windom, while others believe its namesake is Windham County, Connecticut.
20th century
The National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, was established in 1912, and was routed through Windom, Conway, McPherson.
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.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Windom has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 165 | — | |
| 1900 | 146 | −11.5% | |
| 1910 | 176 | 20.5% | |
| 1920 | 248 | 40.9% | |
| 1930 | 197 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 196 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 168 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 183 | 8.9% | |
| 1980 | 160 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 130 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 85 | −34.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 130 people, 53 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 520.0 inhabitants per square mile (200.8/km2). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 260.0 per square mile (100.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
There were 53 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.2% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.57.
The median age in the city was 41 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Education
The community is served by Little River–Windom USD 444 public school district and Little River High School.
The Little River Redskins won the Kansas State High School 1A football championship in 1981.
Windom High School was closed through school unification. The Windom High School mascot was Windom Tigers.
See also
In Spanish: Windom (Kansas) para niños
