Editing Long Island, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Phillips County, Kansas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Long Island, Kansas
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|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
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'''Long Island''' is a city in [[Phillips County, Kansas|Phillips County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 137.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Long Island, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2042600 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316200125/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2042600 |archive-date=March 16, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
The first post office was established at Long Island in May 1872.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:PL |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=22 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009124550/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3APL |archivedate=9 October 2013 }}</ref> Long Island was laid out in 1873.<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/n368 261]}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.44|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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-02-20 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1910= 291
|1920= 286
|1930= 242
|1940= 257
|1950= 247
|1960= 229
|1970= 195
|1980= 187
|1990= 170
|2000= 155
|2010= 134
|2020= 137
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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 137 people, 52 households, and 34 families in Long Island.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Long%20Island%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 333.3 per square mile (128.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 163.0 per square mile (62.9/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=Long%20Island%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 94.16% (129) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (94.16% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.73% (1) [[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 5.11% (7) 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=Long%20Island%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 4.38% (6) 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=Long%20Island%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 52 households, 25.0% had children under the age of 18; 57.7% were married couples living together; 13.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.8% of households consisted of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.8 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=Long%20Island%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 13.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Long%20Island%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.1 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $46,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $25,325) and the median family income was $65,000 (+/- $18,799).<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=Long%20Island%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $42,250 (+/- $9,621) versus $21,667 (+/- $16,737) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,750 (+/- $4,619).<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=Long%20Island%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% 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=Long%20Island%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=Long%20Island%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 134 people, 60 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|304.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 77 housing units at an average density of {{convert|175.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 3.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% 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 155 people, 67 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|352.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 73 housing units at an average density of {{convert|166.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 2.58% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 67 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,250, and the median income for a family was $32,321. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $17,813 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,722. None of the families and 5.9% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]].

==Education==
Long Island is served by Northern Valley [[Unified school district|USD]] 212 public school district. The Northern Valley High School mascot is Huskies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Home of the Huskies |url=http://www.nvhuskies.org/ |website=Northern Valley Schools USD 212 |access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=USD 212 School District Map |publisher=[[Kansas Department of Transportation]] |url=https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_212.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706090719/https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_212.pdf |archivedate=July 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Grades K-4 and 9-12 are located in the Almena school building, and grades 5-8 are in the Long Island school building.

The Northern Valley Huskies have won the following KSHSAA State Championships:

* 8-Man DI Football - 1986, 1990
* 8-Man DII Football - 1987
* 1A Boys Basketball - 1986, 1990, 1991
* 1A DII Boys Basketball - 2018
* 1A Boys Track & Field - 1986, 1987, 2019
* 1A Volleyball - 1993, 2017
* 1A Girls Basketball - 1994
* 1A Cheerleading - 2023

Almena schools and Long Island schools formed through consolidation, their first school year was 1967-1968. The Almena High School mascot was Almena Coyotes with team colors of Orange and Black, in 1966 they were the Almena Huskies with team colors of green and white. The Long Island High School mascot was Long Island Leopards with team colors of Purple and Gold.

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

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260847 Long Island - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.nvhuskies.org/ USD 212], local school district
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/longisland.pdf Long Island city map], KDOT

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