Colony, Kansas

Colony is a city in Ozark Township, Anderson County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 381.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Colony got its start in the year 1872 following construction of the railroad through that territory.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for a colony from Ohio and Indiana, which settled in the neighborhood.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The railroad tracks in Colony have since been converted to a rail trail. The trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

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, Colony has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Colony, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 381 people, 154 households, and 99 families in Colony.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 787.2 per square mile (303.9/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 388.4 per square mile (150.0/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 91.86% (350) white or European American (91.86% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.79% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.26% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.05% (4) from other races, and 6.04% (23) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.1% (8) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 154 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 46.8% were married couples living together; 27.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.5.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.9% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,275) and the median family income was $46,875 (+/- $22,573).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $32,500 (+/- $7,090) versus $21,181 (+/- $3,906) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,625 (+/- $6,719).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 18.8% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under the age of 18 and 28.3% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 408 people, 177 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 192 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 397 people, 160 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 186 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.96% White, 0.25% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 3.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,167, and the median income for a family was $27,708. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,398. About 13.8% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 21.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Crest USD 479 public school district.<ref>USD 479</ref> The district high school is Crest High School.

Notable people

• Dean Brooks, psychiatrist and actor

External links

• Colony - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 479, school district for Colony, Kincaid
• Colony History Template:Webarchive, Anderson County
• Numerous Anderson County documents and photos
• Colony city map, KDOT