Editing Dwight, Kansas

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

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|image_caption            = Downtown area (2021)
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|image_map                = Morris_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Dwight_Highlighted.svg
|map_caption              = Location within [[Morris County, Kansas|Morris County]] and [[Kansas]]
|image_map1               = Map of Morris Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Morris County, Kansas|Morris County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_type         = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Morris County, Kansas|Morris]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         = 1887
|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
|established_date1        =
|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1905<ref name="gov1"/>
|named_for                = Dwight Rathbone

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|government_footnotes     = <ref name="gov1">{{cite web |title=City of Dwight |url=https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260659 |website=The League of Kansas Municipalities |date=May 27, 2019}}</ref>
|government_type          = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–Council]]
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
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|area_total_sq_mi         = 0.36
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|area_total_km2           = 0.94
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|unit_pref                = Imperial

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|elevation_ft             = 1503

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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 217
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|timezone                 = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
|utc_offset               = -6
|timezone_DST             = CDT
|utc_offset_DST           = -5
|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 66849
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-19125<ref name="GNIS"/>
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 485452<ref name="GNIS">{{cite gnis2|485452|Dwight, Kansas}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|http://dwightks.net/|dwightks.net}}
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'''Dwight''' is a city in [[Morris County, Kansas|Morris County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 217.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Dwight, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2019125 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113095234/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2019125 |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Dwight had its start in the year 1887 by the building of the [[Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway]] through that territory.<ref name="Rock Island Rail History">{{Cite web |url=http://home.covad.net/~scicoatnsew/rihist4.htm |title=Rock Island Rail History |access-date=2011-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619230000/http://home.covad.net/~scicoatnsew/rihist4.htm |archive-date=2011-06-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was named for Dwight Rathbone, the owner of the original town site.<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/n353 246]}}</ref> Dwight was incorporated as a city in 1903.<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/n552 556]}}</ref>

The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway was foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway]], which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as [[Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad]], merged in 1988 with [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]], merged in 1997 with [[Union Pacific Railroad]].  Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

A post office was established in Dwight on March 19, 1887.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:MR/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=15 June 2014}}</ref>

==Geography==
Dwight is located at {{coord|38.844602|-96.594935|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (38.844602, -96.594935).<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|0.37|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>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 298
|1920= 246
|1930= 334
|1940= 295
|1950= 281
|1960= 281
|1970= 322
|1980= 320
|1990= 365
|2000= 330
|2010= 272
|2020= 217
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|estimate=
|estref=
|align-fn=center
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 217 people, 90 households, and 59 families in Dwight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Dwight%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 601.1 per square mile (232.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 313.0 per square mile (120.9/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=Dwight%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 82.95% (180) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (82.95% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 1.38% (3) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.46% (1) [[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 15.21% (33) 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=Dwight%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 0.92% (2) 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=Dwight%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 90 households, 26.7% had children under the age of 18; 55.6% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Dwight%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 23.5% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Dwight%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

20.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $45,536 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,927) and the median family income was $68,750 (+/- $19,136).<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=Dwight%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $38,750 (+/- $22,837) versus $15,750 (+/- $5,715) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,321 (+/- $5,152).<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=Dwight%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 8.5% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% 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=Dwight%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=Dwight%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 272 people, 117 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|735.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 136 housing units at an average density of {{convert|367.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 4.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

===2000 census===
[[File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Morris County.png|thumb|right|1915 Railroad Map of [[Morris County, Kansas|Morris County]]]]
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 330 people, 143 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|886.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 163 housing units at an average density of {{convert|438.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.61% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.52% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.85% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,909, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,227 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,727. About 9.4% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
The Dwight government consists of a mayor and five council members.  The council meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM.<ref name="gov1"/>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Morris County USD 417]] public school district.  The district high school is Council Grove High School.<ref>[http://www.usd417.net/ USD 417 website.]</ref>

Dwight schools were closed through school unification. The Dwight Rockets<ref>"Two Unbeaten Teams In Class BB State Tourney", The Salina Journal, 9 March 1966, p.12.</ref> won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] boys class BB basketball championship in 1966 and 1967.<ref>{{cite web | title = Basketball | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Basketball/History.cfm | accessdate = 3 January 2017 | archive-date = January 2, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170102171800/http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Basketball/History.cfm | url-status = dead }}</ref>

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Dwight, Kansas}}
* [http://dwightks.net/ City of Dwight]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260659 Dwight - Directory of Public Officials]
* [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Dwight&county=Morris Historic Images of Dwight], Special Photo Collections at [[Wichita State University]] Library

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