Almena, Kansas
Almena is a city in Norton County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 363 people lived there.[3]
 Location within Norton County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°53′29″N 99°42′35″W / 39.89139°N 99.70972°WCoordinates: 39°53′29″N 99°42′35″W / 39.89139°N 99.70972°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Named for | Almena, Wisconsin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 363 |
| • Density | 605/sq mi (231.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67622 |
| FIPS code | 20-01425 |
| GNIS ID | 2393927[1] |
History
Almena was a shipping point at the junction of two railroads.[4] It was named by Margaret Brown Coleman.[5] She named it after Almena, Wisconsin,[6] her hometown.
The first post office in Almena was created in June 1872.[7]
Geography
Almena is at 39°53′30″N 99°42′32″W / 39.89167°N 99.70889°W (39.891535, -99.708865). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.57 km2). All of it is land.[2]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 366 | ||
| 1900 | 491 | 34.2% | |
| 1910 | 702 | 43.0% | |
| 1920 | 674 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 703 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 543 | −22.8% | |
| 1950 | 616 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 555 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 489 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 517 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 423 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 469 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 408 | −13.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 363 people, 152 households, and 85 families living in Almena. Of the households, 65.8% owned their home and 34.2% rented their home.
The median age was 45.6 years. Of the people, 90.4% were White, 3.3% were some other race, and 6.3% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the people.[3][8]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 408 people, 180 households, and 102 families living in Almena.[9]
Education
Almena is part of USD 212 Northern Valley Schools. The Northern Valley High School mascot is Huskies.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almena, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 65. ISBN 9780722249055.
- ↑ The Coleman Saga, by Charles Myron Coleman
- ↑ "Profile for Almena, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "Northern Valley Schools". USD 212. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 212, local school district
- Maps
- Almena City Map, KDOT