Editing Collyer, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Trego County, Kansas, United States}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Collyer
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|map_caption              = Location within [[Trego County, Kansas|Trego County]] and [[Kansas]]
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|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Trego County, Kansas|Trego County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Trego County, Kansas|Trego]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         = 1879
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|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1917
|named_for                = Robert Collyer

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|population_total         = 97
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 67631
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
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|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
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'''Collyer''' is a city in [[Trego County, Kansas|Trego County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 97.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Collyer, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2014900 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122232531/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2014900 |archive-date=November 22, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It is located approximately 12 miles west of [[WaKeeney, Kansas|WaKeeney]].

==History==
The first settlement was made at Collyer in 1879.<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/n387 391]}}</ref> Collyer was named for Rev. Robert Collyer.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA30 | title=Exploring Kansas Highways | author=Heim, Michael | year=2007 | pages=30| isbn=9780974435886 }}</ref>

==Geography==
Collyer is located at {{coord|39|2|13|N|100|7|3|W|type:city(133)}} (39.036947, -100.117451).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>  According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.25|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 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</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, Collyer has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=37141&cityname=Collyer%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Collyer, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1920= 190
|1930= 243
|1940= 268
|1950= 282
|1960= 233
|1970= 182
|1980= 151
|1990= 144
|2000= 133
|2010= 109
|2020= 97
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 97 people, 45 households, and 31 families in Collyer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 414.5 per square mile (160.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 256.4 per square mile (99.0/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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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 93.81% (91) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (90.72% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 1.03% (1) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.03% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.12% (4) 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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 5.15% (5) 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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 45 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18; 53.3% were married couples living together; 17.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.7% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% 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 2.5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 16.5% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,687).<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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,000 (+/- $6,105).<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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 4.0% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% 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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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=Collyer%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 109 people, 49 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|436.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 77 housing units at an average density of {{convert|308.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 12.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

===2000 census===
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 133 people, 59 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|531.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 67 housing units at an average density of {{convert|267.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 2.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,167, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $20,833 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $11,346. There were 25.8% of families and 19.4% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 9.3% of under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

==Education==
Collyer High School closed in 1966. The Collyer High School mascot was Collyer Wildcats.<ref>{{cite web | title = 1953 COLLYER HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK - Collyer, KS | publisher = Classmates | url = http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Collyer-High-School/4182736054 | accessdate = 1 January 2017}}</ref>

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Trego County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Trego County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Collyer, Kansas}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260621 Collyer - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.tregoeagles.com/ USD 208], local school district
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/collyer.PDF Collyer city map], KDOT

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