Neosho Falls, Kansas facts for kids
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Neosho Falls, Kansas
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Location within Woodson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Named for | Falls on Neosho River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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137 |
| • Density | 270.22/sq mi (104.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66758
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-49825 |
| GNIS ID | 478098 |
Neosho Falls is a city in Woodson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 141.
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History
Neosho Falls was founded in 1857, making it the oldest town and first county seat in Woodson County. It was named from the Neosho River, on which it is situated. The first post office in Neosho Falls was established in May 1857.
Neosho Falls was originally platted and extensively improved by a company led by Benjamin F. Goss and his brother N. S. Goss, who would later organize a company of cavalry in the area to fight for the Union in the American Civil War.
In popular culture
The town served as an inspiration for the 1988 album In the Spirit of Things by the rock band Kansas.
Geography
Neosho Falls is located at 38°0′21″N 95°33′24″W / 38.00583°N 95.55667°W (38.005865, -95.556708). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2), of which, 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 532 | — | |
| 1880 | 552 | 3.8% | |
| 1890 | 606 | 9.8% | |
| 1900 | 763 | 25.9% | |
| 1910 | 571 | −25.2% | |
| 1920 | 628 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 462 | −26.4% | |
| 1940 | 452 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −21.5% | |
| 1960 | 222 | −37.5% | |
| 1970 | 184 | −17.1% | |
| 1980 | 157 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 157 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 179 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 141 | −21.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 137 | −2.8% | |
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2010 census
the 2010 census[update], there were 141 people, 59 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 261.1 inhabitants per square mile (100.8/km2). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 155.6 per square mile (60.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 132 White individuals (93.6%), 8 Hispanic or Latino individuals (5.7%), and one Native American individual (0.7%).
There were 59 households, of which 22 (37.3%) had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24 (40.7%) were married couples living together, 6 (10.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 8 (13.6%) had a male householder with no wife present, and 21 (35.6%) were non-families. 19 households (32.2%) were made up of individuals, and 8 (13.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 40 residents (28.4%) were under the age of 18; 10 (7.2%) were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29 (20.6%) were from 25 to 44; 36 (25.6%) were from 45 to 64; and 26 (18.4%) were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Education
The community is served by Woodson USD 366 public school district.
Notable people
- Benjamin Goss, Wisconsin legislator
- James Swan, Wisconsin legislator
See also
In Spanish: Neosho Falls para niños
