Editing Coolidge, Kansas

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

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

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|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Hamilton County, Kansas|Hamilton]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         = 1880
|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
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|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1886
|named_for                = Thomas Coolidge

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|postal_code              = 67836
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|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
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|blank_info               = 20-15400 
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'''Coolidge''' is a city in [[Hamilton County, Kansas|Hamilton County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name=gnis/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 80.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Coolidge, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2015400 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115064341/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2015400 |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It is located along [[U.S. Route 50 in Kansas|Highway 50]], approximately one mile east of the [[Colorado]]-Kansas border.

==History==
The city of Coolidge was named after ''Thomas Jefferson Coolidge'', the former president of the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]].<ref name="atsf">[https://books.google.com/books?id=ukMKAAAAIAAJ&output=pdf ''Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway : Annual Meetings, and Directors and Officers : Volumes 7''; AT&SF Railway; 1902. (12MB PDF)]</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4554 | title=Profile for Coolidge, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=11 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515080625/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4554 | archive-date=15 May 2019 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

The first post office in Coolidge was established in July 1881.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:HM |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009130622/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AHM |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.46|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/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Coolidge has a [[semi-arid climate]], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=670450&cityname=Coolidge%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Coolidge, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1890= 472
|1900= 288
|1910= 145
|1920= 144
|1930= 135
|1940= 132
|1950= 168
|1960= 117
|1970= 102
|1980= 82
|1990= 90
|2000= 86
|2010= 95
|2020= 80
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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 80 people, 28 households, and 16 families in Coolidge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Coolidge%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 173.2 per square mile (66.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 95.2 per square mile (36.8/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=Coolidge%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 65.0% (52) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (63.75% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 2.5% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 3.75% (3) [[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]], 20.0% (16) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.75% (7) 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=Coolidge%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 27.5% (22) 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=Coolidge%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 28 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 7.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 5.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Coolidge%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 10.0% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Coolidge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

31.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 73.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 77.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $31,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,248) and the median family income was $37,188 (+/- $15,126).<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=Coolidge%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $31,167 (+/- $1,709) versus $23,611 (+/- $507) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,333 (+/- $8,990).<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=Coolidge%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% 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=Coolidge%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=Coolidge%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 95 people, 43 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|206.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 49 housing units at an average density of {{convert|106.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 82.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 17.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 33.7% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% 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 86 people, 36 households, and 25 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|187.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 41 housing units at an average density of {{convert|89.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 70.93% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 26.74% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.33% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 33.72% of the population.

There were 36 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $26,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,485. There were no families and 3.0% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Syracuse USD 494]] public school district, located in the city of [[Syracuse, Kansas|Syracuse]].

==Cultural references==
In the 1983 movie ''[[National Lampoon's Vacation]]'' starring [[Chevy Chase]] as Clark Griswold, the Griswolds visits Cousin Eddie and his family, who live on a farm outside Coolidge.<ref name="eddie1">Bickel, Amy (18 April 2014). [http://www.hutchnews.com/7c9c92e1-778f-5ce0-8676-4c9760eb2ac6.html Cousin Eddie’s Coolidge], ''[[The Hutchinson News]]''</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed>
Image:Santa Fe Trail marker in Coolidge, KS IMG_5820.JPG|[[Santa Fe Trail]] marker in Coolidge.
Image:Grain elevator, Coolidge, KS IMG_5815.JPG|[[Grain elevator]] in Coolidge.
Image:Coolidge, Kansas 2007.jpg|Looking westward on [[U.S. Route 50 in Kansas|U.S. Highway 50]]/[[U.S. Highway 400 (Kansas)|400]].
Image:Cactus Cafe in Coolidge, KS IMG_5816.JPG|"Cactus Café" in Coolidge. It was reopened as "Western Trail Cafe and then reopened again as Gracie’s Cafe".
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Santa Fe Trail]]

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Coolidge, Kansas}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260628 Coolidge - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/coolidge.pdf Coolidge City Map], KDOT

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