Editing Elsmore, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Allen County, Kansas}}
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|subdivision_name3        = [[Elsmore Township, Allen County, Kansas|Elsmore]]

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'''Elsmore''' is a [[city]] in [[Elsmore Township, Allen County, Kansas|Elsmore Township]], [[Allen County, Kansas|Allen County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 50.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Elsmore, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2020875 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624011525/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2020875 |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>  The name Elsmore is a corruption of [[Kronborg|Elsinore]], where Shakespeare's play ''[[Hamlet]]'' was set.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4611 | title=Profile for Elsmore, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=29 June 2014}}</ref>

==History==
The old town of Elsmore, which for several years was the center of attraction for the citizens of Elsmore Township, was located farther west, not far from Big Creek. On August 25, 1888, after the route of the [[Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad|Missouri, Kansas & Texas R.R.]] from [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] to [[Parsons, Kansas|Parsons]] had been definitely settled, N.L. Ard, J.L. Roberts, J.A. Nicholson, W.D. and H.W. Cox, and O.P. Mattson purchased {{convert|20|acre|m2}} where the present town of Elsmore stands, and platted the town. It soon became a popular trading center and shipping point for that section of the county, and in 1909 was incorporated. In 1910 it reported a population of 216 and had a money order post office (first opened in November 1866<ref>{{Cite web| title=Kansas Post Offices Database| url=http://www.kshs.org/genealogists/places/postoffices.htm| publisher=Kansas State Historical Society| accessdate=2007-12-15}} Containing information taken from {{Cite book| first=Robert W| last=Baughman| title=Kansas Post Offices, May 29, 1828–August 3, 1961| publisher=Kansas Postal History Society}}</ref>) with two rural delivery routes, a bank, several good stores, some small manufacturing enterprises, telegraph and express facilities.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia |editor=Frank W. Blackmar |title=Elsmore |url=http://www.skyways.org/genweb/archives/1912/e/elsmore.html |accessdate=2007-11-10 |encyclopedia=Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc ... |volume=I |publisher=Standard Pub Co |location=Chicago |year=1912 |pages=584–585 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050121082750/http://www.skyways.org/genweb/archives/1912/e/elsmore.html |archivedate=2005-01-21 }}</ref>

==Geography==
Elsmore is located in Section 7, Township 26 south, Range 21 east. Elsmore is situated in the southeastern part of the county in Elsmore Township, some {{convert|15|mi|km}} southeast of the city of [[Iola, Kansas|Iola]] (the [[county seat]]). [[U.S. Route 59 (Kansas)|U.S. Route 59]] passes west of the city, and [[K-203 (Kansas highway)|K-203]] is a short connector (less than a mile) between US-59 and the city. The small city of [[Savonburg, Kansas|Savonburg]] lies about {{convert|3|mi|km}} to the south, and the larger city of [[Moran, Kansas|Moran]] is about {{convert|9|mi|km|spell=in}} to the north (along US-59).<ref>{{Cite web| title=KDOT County Maps| url=http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/Mapscounties.asp| year=1999| accessdate=2007-12-15}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it 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>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1910= 216
|1920= 237
|1930= 203
|1940= 180
|1950= 152
|1960= 128
|1970= 116
|1980= 104
|1990= 91
|2000= 73
|2010= 77
|2020= 50
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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 50 people, 29 households, and 16 families in Elsmore.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Elsmore%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 328.9 per square mile (127.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 256.6 per square mile (99.1/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=Elsmore%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 98.0% (49) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (98.0% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (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 2.0% (1) 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=Elsmore%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 0.0% (0) 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=Elsmore%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 29 households, 37.9% had children under the age of 18; 31.0% were married couples living together; 27.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.5% of households consisted of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.4.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Elsmore%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 6.0% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Elsmore%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median family income was $51,875 (+/- $39,023).<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=Elsmore%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $27,188 (+/- $20,514) versus $26,667 (+/- $7,052) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,964 (+/- $3,440).<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=Elsmore%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&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 77 people, 35 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|513.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 47 housing units at an average density of {{convert|313.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 35 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% 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 2.68.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[United States Census, 2000|U.S. Census in 2000]],<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> there were 73 people, 35 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|476.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 43 housing units at an average density of {{convert|280.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 95.89% [[White American|White]], 2.74% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], and 1.37% from [[Multiracial|two or more races]].

There were 35 [[household]]s, out of which 11.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.43.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 143.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.5 males.

The [[Median household income|median income for a household]] in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $20,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,600. There were 16.7% of families and 11.9% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 50.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Education==
Elsmore is a part of [[Unified School District|USD]] 256 Marmaton Valley Schools. The district high school is Marmaton Valley High School located in [[Moran, Kansas|Moran]]. Marmaton Valley High School mascot is Wildcats.<ref>{{cite web | title = Marmaton Valley Schools | publisher = USD 256 | url = http://www.marmatonvalley.org/ | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}</ref>

Elsmore schools were closed through school unification. The Elsmore High School mascot was Elsmore Dragons.<ref>"Elsmore Routes Altoona", The Iola Register, 5 November 1964, p.8.</ref>

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

==External links==
* [http://ElsmoreKansas.tripod.com/ City of Elsmore]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260678 Elsmore - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.marmatonvalley.org/ USD 256], local school district
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/elsmore.pdf Elsmore city map], KDOT

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