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'''West Mineral''' is a city in [[Cherokee County, Kansas|Cherokee County]], [[Kansas]], |
'''West Mineral''' is a city in [[Cherokee County, Kansas|Cherokee County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 154.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of West Mineral, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/West_Mineral_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2077150 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109071730/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/West_Mineral_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2077150 |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> It is the home of [[Big Brutus]], the second largest electric shovel in the world. |
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==History== |
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West Mineral was named from the coal mines found there.<ref>{{cite book | url=https:// |
West Mineral was named from the coal mines found there.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n264 157]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=261528 | title=Profile for West Mineral, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref> A post office was established in West Mineral in 1899.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:2/county:CK/sort:date_established/direction:asc | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.34|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name =" |
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 185 people, 81 households, and 49 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|544.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 95 housing units at an average density of {{convert|279.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 4.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population. |
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There were 81 households of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96. |
There were 81 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96. |
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The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. |
The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. |
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===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 243 people, 100 households, and 73 families |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 243 people, 100 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|709.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 121 housing units at an average density of {{convert|353.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.65% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.47% of the population. |
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There were 100 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.82. |
There were 100 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.82. |
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In the city, the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $22,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,176. About 8.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those |
The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $22,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,176. About 8.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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West Mineral is served by [[Unified School District|USD]] 247 Southeast.<ref>{{cite web | title = USD 247 Southeast Lancers| publisher = USD 247| url = https://usd247.com/| accessdate = 15 January 2017}}</ref> |
West Mineral is served by [[Unified School District|USD]] 247 Southeast.<ref>{{cite web | title = USD 247 Southeast Lancers| publisher = USD 247| url = https://usd247.com/| accessdate = 15 January 2017}}</ref> |
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The West Mineral School was closed through school unification. The Elementary and Junior High mascot was the Wildcat with school colors of purple and gold. When the school serviced upper grade levels, the West Mineral High School mascot was Crusaders.<ref>{{cite web | title = 1954 Rural High School Yearbook| publisher = classmates.com| url = http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Rural-High-School/189307?page=0| accessdate = 15 January 2017}}</ref> |
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==Notable |
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*[[Orval Grove]], [[Major League Baseball]] |
* [[Orval Grove]], [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher |
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* [[Big Brutus]] |
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{{See also|Cherokee County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cherokee County, Kansas}} |
{{See also|Cherokee County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cherokee County, Kansas}} |
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Coordinates: 37°17′02″N 94°55′36″W / 37.28389°N 94.92667°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Cherokee |
Incorporated | 1907 |
Named for | Coal |
Area | |
• Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
• Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 154 |
• Density | 450/sq mi (180/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 66782 |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-77150 |
GNIS ID | 2397270[1] |
West Mineral is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 154.[3] It is the home of Big Brutus, the second largest electric shovel in the world.
History
[edit]West Mineral was named from the coal mines found there.[4][5] A post office was established in West Mineral in 1899.[6]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 1,770 | — | |
1920 | 938 | −47.0% | |
1930 | 491 | −47.7% | |
1940 | 486 | −1.0% | |
1950 | 349 | −28.2% | |
1960 | 262 | −24.9% | |
1970 | 232 | −11.5% | |
1980 | 229 | −1.3% | |
1990 | 226 | −1.3% | |
2000 | 243 | 7.5% | |
2010 | 185 | −23.9% | |
2020 | 154 | −16.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 185 people, 81 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 544.1 inhabitants per square mile (210.1/km2). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 279.4 per square mile (107.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 1.6% Native American, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 81 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 243 people, 100 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 709.2 inhabitants per square mile (273.8/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 353.2 per square mile (136.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 2.06% Native American, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.
There were 100 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,176. About 8.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.
Education
[edit]West Mineral is served by USD 247 Southeast.[10]
The West Mineral School was closed through school unification. The Elementary and Junior High mascot was the Wildcat with school colors of purple and gold. When the school serviced upper grade levels, the West Mineral High School mascot was Crusaders.[11]
Notable person
[edit]- Orval Grove, Major League Baseball pitcher
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Mineral, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of West Mineral, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 157.
- ^ "Profile for West Mineral, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "USD 247 Southeast Lancers". USD 247. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ "1954 Rural High School Yearbook". classmates.com. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
Further reading
[edit]External links
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- West Mineral - Directory of Public Officials
- USD 247, local school district
- West Mineral city map, KDOT
- 1973 USGS Topo Map of West Mineral / Monmouth area