Editing Douglass, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Butler County, Kansas}}
{{Distinguish|Douglas County, Kansas}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Douglass, Kansas
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|named_for                = Joseph Douglass

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|leader_name              = Mike Shirley<ref>{{cite web |title=Mayor and Council |url=https://www.cityofdouglassks.com/index.php/government-structure/mayor-and-council |website=City of Douglass |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216041347/https://cityofdouglassks.com/index.php/government-structure/mayor-and-council|archive-date=December 16, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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'''Douglass''' is a city in [[Butler County, Kansas|Butler County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,555.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Douglass, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2018400 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113013920/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2018400 |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==

===19th century===
The first settlement was made at Douglass in 1869.<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/n537 541]}}</ref> Douglass is named for its founder, Joseph W. Douglass, a storeowner who was fatally shot at the town site in 1873 while apprehending a suspected chicken thief.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n102 108]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_h3YUAAAAYAAJ | title=History of Butler County Kansas | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Mooney, Vol. P. | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_h3YUAAAAYAAJ/page/n118 119]}}</ref> Douglass was incorporated as a city of the third class in 1879.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_h3YUAAAAYAAJ | title=History of Butler County Kansas | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Mooney, Vol. P. | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_h3YUAAAAYAAJ/page/n115 116]}}</ref>

In 1877, the [[Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company]] built a branch line from [[Florence, Kansas|Florence]] to [[El Dorado, Kansas|El Dorado]], in 1881 it was extended to Douglass, and later to [[Arkansas City, Kansas|Arkansas City]].<ref>''Marion County Kansas : Past and Present''; Sondra Van Meter; MB Publishing House; [[LCCN]] 72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.</ref>  The line was leased and operated by the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]].  The line from Florence to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942.<ref name="Abandon Railway 1942">[http://www.abandonedrails.com/Florence_to_El_Dorado Railway Abandonment 1942]</ref>  The original branch line connected Florence, [[Burns, Kansas|Burns]], [[De Graff, Kansas|De Graff]], El Dorado, [[Augusta, Kansas|Augusta]], Douglass, [[Rock, Kansas|Rock]], [[Akron, Kansas|Akron]], [[Winfield, Kansas|Winfield]] and Arkansas City.

===21st century===
In 2010, the [[Keystone Pipeline|Keystone-Cushing Pipeline]] (Phase II) was constructed about 1.8 miles west of Douglass, north to south through [[Butler County, Kansas|Butler County]].<ref>[http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/dec/10/transcanada-inspecting-keystone-pipeline/ Keystone Pipeline - ''TransCanada inspecting pipeline'']; December 10, 2010</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.08|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]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=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, Douglass has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=593534&cityname=Douglass%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Douglass, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 369
|1890= 737
|1900= 755
|1910= 657
|1920= 1010
|1930= 804
|1940= 760
|1950= 729
|1960= 1058
|1970= 1126
|1980= 1450
|1990= 1722
|2000= 1813
|2010= 1700
|2020= 1555
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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 1,555 people, 595 households, and 393 families in Douglass.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Douglass%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,464.2 per square mile (565.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 640.3 per square mile (247.2/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=Douglass%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 90.16% (1,402) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (88.42% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.32% (5) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.54% (24) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 1.09% (17) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.51% (8) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.37% (99) 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=Douglass%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 3.67% (57) 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=Douglass%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 595 households, 36.1% had children under the age of 18; 50.9% were married couples living together; 24.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.6% of households consisted of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Douglass%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 17.8% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Douglass%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

31.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $56,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,204) and the median family income was $72,069 (+/- $3,629).<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=Douglass%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $47,583 (+/- $9,242) versus $23,250 (+/- $6,114) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,850 (+/- $9,894).<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=Douglass%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 5.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.4% 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=Douglass%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=Douglass%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]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,700 people, 625 households, and 452 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1574.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 689 housing units at an average density of {{convert|638.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 625 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,813 people, 658 households, and 492 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,198.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 733 housing units at an average density of {{convert|888.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.25% [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 0.28% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.60% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.22% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.50% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 658 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $49,875. Males had a median income of $37,000 versus $25,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,965. About 4.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
[[File:Douglass-township-community-building.jpg|thumb|right|[[Douglass Township Community Building]] (2017)]]
The community is served by [[Douglass USD 396]] public school district.

==Notable people==
* [[Monty Beisel]] (b1978), football linebacker in NFL.
* [[William Couch]] (1850–1890), leader of the [[Boomers (Oklahoma settlers)|Oklahoma Boomer Movement]] and as the first provisional mayor of what became Oklahoma City. 
* [[James Durham (baseball)|James Durham]] (1881–1949), pitcher in Major League Baseball.
* [[Phyllis Haver]] (1899–1960), actress during silent film era.
* [[George Hill (director)|George Hill]] (1895–1934), film director and cinematographer during silent film era.

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Butler County, Kansas]]
** [[Douglass Township Community Building]]
* [[Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (season 3)]]

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Douglass, Kansas}}
* [http://www.cityofdouglassks.com/ City of Douglass]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260653 Douglass - Directory of Public Officials]

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