Augusta, Kansas
Augusta is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1] In 2020, 9,256 people lived there.[3]
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 Location within Butler County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°41′40″N 96°58′23″W / 37.69444°N 96.97306°WCoordinates: 37°41′40″N 96°58′23″W / 37.69444°N 96.97306°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Named for | Augusta James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.24 sq mi (10.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,256 |
| • Density | 1,900.6/sq mi (733.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67010 |
| FIPS code | 20-03300 |
| GNIS ID | 485543[1] |
| Website | augustaks.org |
Geography
Augusta is at 37°41′33″N 96°58′48″W / 37.69250°N 96.98000°W (37.692425, -96.979886),[4] at the confluence of the Walnut and Whitewater Rivers. It is along the western edge of Butler County. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 4.87 square miles (12.61 km2). Of that, 4.24 square miles (10.98 km2) is land and 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2) is water.[2]
Climate
Augusta has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Augusta has a humid subtropical climate. it is abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 922 | ||
| 1890 | 1,343 | 45.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,197 | −10.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,235 | 3.2% | |
| 1920 | 4,219 | 241.6% | |
| 1930 | 4,033 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,821 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,483 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,434 | 43.5% | |
| 1970 | 5,977 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 6,968 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,876 | 13.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,423 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 9,274 | 10.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020[3] | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 9,256 people, 3,670 households, and 2,423 families living in Augusta. Of the households, 64.9% owned their home and 35.1% rented their home.
The median age was 37.7 years. Of the people, 88.4% were White, 0.9% were Native American, 0.6% were Asian, 0.5% were Black, 0.1% were Pacific Islanders, 1.4% were from some other race, and 8.1% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the people.[6][7]
2010 census
The 2010 census[8] says that there were 9,274 people, 3,669 households, and 2,448 families living in Augusta.
Education
Augusta is part of the Augusta USD 402 public school district.
Media
Augusta has the Butler County Times-Gazette newspaper. They publish once every 3 weeks. It covers Augusta and neighboring towns.
Augusta, Kansas Media
C. N. James Cabin, built 1868, first building in Augusta, Kansas.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Augusta, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "QuickFacts: Augusta city, Kansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Augusta, Kansas
- ↑ "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
Other websites
- City
- City of Augusta
- Augusta - Directory of Public Officials
- Downtown Augusta Archived 2019-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Augusta Chamber of Commerce Archived 2019-03-29 at the Wayback Machine
- Schools
- USD 402, local school district
- USD 402 School District Boundary Map, KDOT
- Maps
- Augusta City Map, KDOT