Editing Fontana, Kansas

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{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Fontana, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|image_caption            = Fontana City Hall (2008)
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|map_caption              = Location within [[Miami County, Kansas|Miami County]] and [[Kansas]]
|image_map1               = Map of Miami Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Miami County, Kansas|Miami 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        = [[Miami County, Kansas|Miami]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_date2        = 1889
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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 210
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 66026
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 913|913]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-23650 
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 2394782<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2394782}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|http://www.miamicountyks.org/476/Fontana-Area|City Info}}
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'''Fontana''' is a city in south central [[Miami County, Kansas|Miami County]], [[Kansas]], United States,<ref name="GNIS"/> and is part of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]].  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 210.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Fontana, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Fontana_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2023650 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114064824/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Fontana_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2023650 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>  The name Fontana comes from the French word fontaine, meaning fountain or a spring-like water source. It was given to the small city from a spring near the town site.<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/n127 128]}}</ref>

== History ==
Captain David Martin, a veteran of the [[War of 1812]], received a [[land grant]] for {{convert|160|acre|km2}} in Lykins County, Kansas ([[Miami County, Kansas]]) due to an 1855 congressional act.  Part of this property would eventually become the townsite and rural community of Fontana. J.B. Grinnell purchased {{convert|120|acre|km2}} of the property in 1869, and put Fontana in the center near a railroad right of way.  The city was incorporated in 1889.<ref name="MCVG">"2009 Miami County Visitors Guide", page 18.</ref>

==Geography==
Fontana has a total area of {{convert|0.84|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
|1880= 174
|1890= 256
|1900= 237
|1910= 246
|1920= 206
|1930= 187
|1940= 174
|1950= 168
|1960= 138
|1970= 160
|1980= 173
|1990= 131
|2000= 149
|2010= 224
|2020= 210
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|estimate=
|estref=
|align-fn=center
|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 210 people, 71 households, and 49 families in Fontana.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 250.9 per square mile (96.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 102.7 per square mile (39.7/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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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 92.38% (194) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (91.43% [[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]], 1.43% (3) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.19% (13) 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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.33% (7) 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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 71 households, 39.4% had children under the age of 18; 54.9% were married couples living together; 19.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.1% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 3.6 and the average family size was 3.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

24.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $65,357 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,571) and the median family income was $65,673 (+/- $15,224).<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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $64,167 (+/- $28,776) versus $24,779 (+/- $4,325) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,135 (+/- $7,502).<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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 20.5% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under the age of 18 and 12.9% 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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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=Fontana%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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 224 people, 72 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|266.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 84 housing units at an average density of {{convert|100.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.7% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.42.

The median age in the city was 32.2 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% 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 149 people, 61 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|854.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 67 housing units at an average density of {{convert|384.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.32% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.67% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.67% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.34% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $13,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,484. There were 5.4% of families and 12.7% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 7.4% of under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

[[Image:Fontana Park.JPG|thumb|Fontana Park (2008)]]

==Economy==
[[File:Fontana City Hall 2011.JPG|thumb|Newly renovated city hall (2011)]]
With a farm-based economy, the Fontana Co-Op is of great importance to the area farmers.<ref name="MCVG"/>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Prairie View USD 362]] public school district. Students from grades 6–12 attend Prairie View Middle School or Prairie View High School in [[La Cygne, Kansas|La Cygne]].

Previously, Fontana Elementary was located in Fontana, having a total enrollment of approximately 100 students from kindergarten through fifth grades.  In approximately 2011, the Prairie View School Board expressed an interest in replacing or remodeling Fontana Elementary. Various proposals were made, including one to build a new school close to Prairie View Middle School, but the Board eventually settled on a decision to expand nearby Parker Elementary, which was part of Prairie View along with Fontana. The school ceased operations in May 2014, with the end of the school year, and all the students were moved to Parker Elementary. The school building has since been sold to private owners.

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Fontana, Kansas}}
* [http://www.miamicountyks.org/476/Fontana-Area Fontana, Kansas]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260694 Fontana – Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/fontana.pdf Fontana city map], KDOT

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