Gridley, Kansas facts for kids
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Gridley, Kansas
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 341 |
| • Estimate
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324 |
| • Density | 757.01/sq mi (292.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66852
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-28850 |
| GNIS ID | 478069 |
Gridley is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 341.
History
Gridley was founded in about 1886.
The first post office in Gridley was established on June 23, 1886.
Geography
Gridley is located at 38°5′58″N 95°53′4″W / 38.09944°N 95.88444°W (38.099452, -95.884507). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), of which, 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gridley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 321 | — | |
| 1930 | 434 | 35.2% | |
| 1940 | 418 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 360 | −13.9% | |
| 1960 | 321 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 328 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 404 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 356 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 372 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 341 | −8.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 324 | −5.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 341 people, 144 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 831.7 inhabitants per square mile (321.1/km2). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 424.4 per square mile (163.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 144 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
Education
Gridley is served by USD 245 Southern Coffey County. School unification consolidated Gridley and LeRoy schools forming USD 245 in 2003. The Southern Coffey County High School mascot is Titans.
Gridley High School was closed through school unification. The Gridley High School mascot was Gridley Yellow Jackets.
See also
In Spanish: Gridley (Kansas) para niños
