Ransom, Kansas

Ransom is a city in Ness County, Kansas, United States.<ref name=gnis/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 260.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

The namesake of Ransom is Thomas E. G. Ransom.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The first post office in Ransom was established in 1887, but it was called Ogdensburgh until 1888.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Ransom was incorporated as a city in 1905.<ref>Template:Cite book</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, Ransom has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Ransom, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 260 people, 117 households, and 57 families in Ransom.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 740.7 per square mile (286.0/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 455.8 per square mile (176.0/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 96.15% (250) white or European American (95.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.77% (2) Asian, 0.38% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.69% (7) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.69% (7) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 117 households, 14.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.7% were married couples living together; 34.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 49.6% of households consisted of individuals and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.8% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

14.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 35.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 136.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,208 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,913) and the median family income was $58,833 (+/- $5,563).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $44,750 (+/- $11,454) versus $21,042 (+/- $5,471) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,477 (+/- $7,438).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 2.2% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% 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 294 people, 129 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 178 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 129 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 52.7 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 35.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 338 people, 141 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 179 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 99.41% White, 0.30% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 141 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,771, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $18,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,123. 5.2% of the population and 2.8% of families were below the poverty line. None of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

Public

The community is served by Western Plains USD 106 public school district.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Western Plains High School mascot is Bobcats.

Ransom High School was closed through school unification.<ref>"Ransom Longhorns", Hays Daily News, 11 September 1975, p.13.</ref> The Ransom Longhorns won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A Track & Field championship in 1972 and 1999.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> USD 106 formed in 2004 by the consolidation of Ransom USD 302 and Bazine USD 304.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>Template:Cite web</ref>

Library

Ransom is served by the Ransom Public Library.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable people

• Nolan Cromwell, NFL coach and former player. Ransom High class of 1973
• Ruth Riley, professional basketball player

External links

• City of Ransom
• Ransom - Directory of Public Officials
• Historic Images - Wichita State University Libraries
• Ransom city map, KDOT