Editing Arma, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Crawford County, Kansas}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Arma, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|established_date2        = 1909
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|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
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'''Arma''' is a city in [[Crawford County, Kansas|Crawford County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,407.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Arma, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2002375 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122104223/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2002375 |archive-date=November 22, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Arma was founded in 1894.<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/n278 171]}}</ref> It was named for W.F. Armacost, an original landowner.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4439 | title=Profile for Arma, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=8 June 2014}}</ref>

A post office was opened at Arma in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CR |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009124740/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACR |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

Arma was a station on the [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n97 101]}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<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=July 6, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>  It is located about 6 minutes' drive north of [[Frontenac, Kansas|Frontenac]], and approximately eight minutes' drive east of [[Girard, Kansas|Girard]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 327
|1920= 2180
|1930= 2004
|1940= 1615
|1950= 1334
|1960= 1296
|1970= 1348
|1980= 1676
|1990= 1542
|2000= 1529
|2010= 1481
|2020= 1407
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 1,407 people, 632 households, and 357 families in Arma.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,240.7 per square mile (479.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 708 housing units at an average density of 624.3 per square mile (241.1/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 90.19% (1,269) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (89.48% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.78% (11) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.71% (10) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.21% (3) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% (1) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.14% (16) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.89% (97) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 2.7% (38) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 632 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18; 37.5% were married couples living together; 32.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.2% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

21.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $35,707 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,734) and the median family income was $65,313 (+/- $27,733).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $39,773 (+/- $6,934) versus $25,152 (+/- $3,452) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,500 (+/- $8,286).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 15.2% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Arma%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
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=July 6, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,481 people, 657 households, and 372 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1322.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 736 housing units at an average density of {{convert|657.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.7% of the population.

Of the city' 657 households 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 38.1% 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 2.20 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

===2000 census===
There were 669 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.1% 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 2.20 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,658, and the median income for a family was $36,648. Males had a median income of $27,337 versus $19,821 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,636. About 8.4% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Northeast USD 246]] public school district.

Prior to school unification, the Arma High School mascot was Bulldogs.<ref>{{cite web | title = Northeast High School Alumni| publisher = classmates| url = http://www.classmates.com/places/school/Northeast-High-School/33570| accessdate = 10 January 2017}}</ref> The Arma Bulldogs won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] boys class B Track & Field championship in 1952. The school mascot is now a Viking.<ref>{{cite web | title = Track & Field | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm | accessdate = 6 January 2017 | archive-date = November 13, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161113174817/http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm | url-status = dead }}</ref>

===Public Library===
The Arma City Library provides resources such as literature, movies, and internet access. The library functions as a meeting location for clubs, reading groups, and a local food pantry. The library hosts a wide range of public events.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arma City Library |url=http://armakansas.org/library.html |publisher=City of Arma |access-date=18 January 2023}}</ref>

==Area events==
=== V-J celebration ===
Arma's V-J Homecoming celebration is believed to be the oldest running [[Victory over Japan Day|V-J Day]] or World War II celebration in the country. Held annually the second weekend of August, Arma's V-J Homecoming Celebration started in 1946 as a way to honor local veterans returning home from World War II, and has evolved into a family festival. The original V-J Day was August 15, 1945, the day the Victory Over Japan was celebrated by the Allied Nations. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese signed the official surrender document. That Labor Day weekend marked the end of nearly four years of devastation, loss and sacrifice for the nation. More than 300,000 Americans in the armed services died in Europe and the Pacific arenas. The very next year, Arma celebrated its VJ Day in connection with homecoming activities, and the V-J Homecoming Celebration was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://armakansas.org/event-vjhome.html |title=VJ Homecoming |publisher=City of Arma, Kansas |accessdate=12 June 2018}}</ref>

==Area attractions==
===Arma Veterans Memorial===
Following World War II, the American Legion in Arma wanted to honor local veterans. The Arma Veterans Memorial was built on the southeastern corner of Arma City Park. Constructed shortly after the war, the City of Arma did the construction, maintains and adds new names to the memorial. Names on the plaque represent local veterans who have served the U.S. in any war. Recently, the American flag was added along with flags for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://armakansas.org/event-vjhome.html |title=VJ Homecoming |publisher=City of Arma, Kansas |accessdate=13 June 2018}}</ref>

===Carved statues at City Park===
Several wood carvings by chain saw artist Ed Babcock are on display at the Arma City Park.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armakansas.org/parks.html |title=Parks |publisher=City of Arma, Kansas |accessdate=13 June 2018}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.armakansas.org/ City of Arma]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260530 Arma – Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.usd246.org/ USD 246], local school district
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/arma.pdf Arma city map], KDOT

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