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{{Short description|City in Jewell County, Kansas}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Formoso, Kansas |settlement_type = [[City]] <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = <!-- Maps --> |image_map = Jewell_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Formoso_Highlighted.svg |map_caption = Location within [[Jewell County, Kansas|Jewell County]] and [[Kansas]] |image_map1 = Map of Jewell Co, Ks, USA.png |map_caption1 = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Jewell County, Kansas|Jewell County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]]) <!-- Location --> |coordinates_footnotes = <ref name="GNIS"/> |coordinates = {{coord|39|46|43|N|97|59|34|W|region:US-KS_type:city|display=inline,title}} |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 = [[Jewell County, Kansas|Jewell]] |subdivision_type3 = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]] |subdivision_name3 = <!-- Established --> |established_title = Founded |established_date = 1880s |established_title1 = [[Platted]] |established_date1 = |established_title2 = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]] |established_date2 = 1882 |named_for = <!-- Government --> |government_footnotes = |government_type = <!-- [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–Council]] --> |leader_title = [[Mayor]] |leader_name = <!-- Area --> |area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_20.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2020}}</ref> |area_total_sq_mi = 0.25 |area_land_sq_mi = 0.25 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 |area_total_km2 = 0.64 |area_land_km2 = 0.64 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |unit_pref = Imperial <!-- Elevation --> |elevation_footnotes = <ref name="GNIS"/> |elevation_ft = 1526 <!-- Population --> |population_footnotes = <ref name="Census-2020-Profile"/> |population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] |population_total = 94 |pop_est_footnotes = |pop_est_as_of = |population_est = |population_density_sq_mi = auto |population_density_km2 = auto <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[Central Time Zone|CST]] |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 66942 |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 = 20-23825 |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]] |blank1_info = 2394792<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2394792}}</ref> |website = }} '''Formoso''' is a city in [[Jewell County, Kansas|Jewell County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 94.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Formoso, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2023825 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401090534/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2023825 |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> ==History== The first post office at Formoso was established in December 1887.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:2/county:JW/sort:date_established/direction:asc | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived) | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=11 June 2014}}</ref> Formoso was founded ''circa'' 1889.<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/n318 211]}}</ref> ==Geography== According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.28|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= 453 |1920= 374 |1930= 381 |1940= 293 |1950= 271 |1960= 192 |1970= 180 |1980= 166 |1990= 128 |2000= 129 |2010= 93 |2020= 94 |estyear= |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 94 people, 43 households, and 22 families in Formoso.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Formoso%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 380.6 per square mile (146.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 210.5 per square mile (81.3/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=Formoso%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 87.23% (82) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (86.17% [[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]], 3.19% (3) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.57% (9) 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=Formoso%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 9.57% (9) 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=Formoso%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Of the 43 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 41.9% were married couples living together; 32.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.9% of households consisted of individuals and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.4.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Formoso%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 9.6% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Formoso%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 33.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $28,295 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,417) and the median family income was $29,432 (+/- $14,837).<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=Formoso%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $26,250 (+/- $7,200).<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=Formoso%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 17.1% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 31.0% 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=Formoso%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=Formoso%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 93 people, 48 households, and 26 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|332.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 65 housing units at an average density of {{convert|232.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population. There were 48 households, of which 14.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.54. The median age in the city was 56.5 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 37.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% 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 129 people, 68 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|459.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 78 housing units at an average density of {{convert|277.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.22% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.78% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.55% of the population. There were 68 households, out of which 16.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.64. In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $14,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,509. There were 6.9% of families and 11.6% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 18.8% of those over 64. ==Education== The community is served by [[Rock Hills USD 107]] public school district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_107.pdf|title=USD 107 Map|publisher=[[Kansas Department of Transportation]]|accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref> It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>{{cite web|url=https://www.cjonline.com/article/20110724/NEWS/307249967|title=School consolidations in Kansas for past decade|work=[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]]|date=2011-07-24|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref> The Rock Hills High School mascot is Rock Hills Grizzlies.<ref>{{cite web | title = USD 107 | publisher = USD 107 | url = http://www.usd107.org/ | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}</ref> Formoso schools closed through school unification. The Formoso High School mascot was Formoso Falcons.<ref>"The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.</ref> ==Notable people== * [[John Mills Houston]], politician ==References== {{Reflist}} ==Further reading== {{See also|Jewell County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Jewell County, Kansas}} ==External links== * [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260696 Formoso - Directory of Public Officials] * [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/formoso.pdf Formoso city map], KDOT {{Jewell County, Kansas}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Cities in Kansas]] [[Category:Cities in Jewell County, Kansas]]
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