Attica, Kansas
Attica is a town in Harper County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 516 people lived there.[3] The town was named after the historical area of Attica, in Greece.[4]
 Location within Harper County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°14′33″N 98°13′39″W / 37.24250°N 98.22750°WCoordinates: 37°14′33″N 98°13′39″W / 37.24250°N 98.22750°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harper |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Attica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 516 |
| • Density | 819/sq mi (314.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67009 |
| FIPS code | 20-03100 |
| GNIS ID | 2394019[1] |
| Website | cityofatticaks.com |
History
Land for the City of Attica was bought in late June 1884. It became the end of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway. The town was incorporated on February 16, 1885, and 1,500 people lived there. More people came to Attica until the Cherokee Outlet in northern Oklahoma was opened by a Land run in 1893. Many people moved south to that area.[5]
On May 12, 2004, the town was damaged by an F4 tornado. It was shown on an episode of Shockwave on the History Channel.[6]
Geography
Attica is at 37°14′32″N 98°13′39″W / 37.24222°N 98.22750°W (37.242124, -98.227489).[7] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.634 square miles (1.64 km2). All of it is land.[2]
Weather
Attica has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Attica has a humid subtropical climate, shortened to "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 553 | ||
| 1900 | 311 | −43.8% | |
| 1910 | 737 | 137.0% | |
| 1920 | 744 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 756 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 708 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 622 | −12.1% | |
| 1960 | 845 | 35.9% | |
| 1970 | 639 | −24.4% | |
| 1980 | 730 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 716 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 636 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 626 | −1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 516 people, 218 households, and 127 families living in Attica. Of the households, 72.9% owned their home and 27.1% rented their home.
The median age was 47.6 years. Of the people, 90.1% were White, 2.1% were Native American, 0.4% were Asian, 1.6% were from some other race, and 5.8% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the people.[3][9]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 626 people, 246 households, and 155 families living in Attica.[10]
2000 census
The 2000 census says that there were 636 people, 254 households, and 154 families living in Attica.[11]
Education
Attica is served by USD 511 Attica Public Schools. The Attica High School mascot is the Bulldogs.[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 202.
- ↑ Attica Centennial Committee. Honoring the Past While Preparing for the Future: 1884 - 1984. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company.
- ↑ "Shockwave" Episode #1.1 (TV Episode 2007) - IMDb, retrieved 2020-07-20
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Attica, Kansas
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Attica USD 511". USD 511. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 511, local school district
- Maps
- Attica City Map, KDOT