New Strawn, Kansas facts for kids
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New Strawn, Kansas
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 394 |
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380 |
| • Density | 479.19/sq mi (185.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66839
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-50450 |
| GNIS ID | 477464 |
New Strawn is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 394.
History
The city of New Strawn came about when John Redmond Reservoir was built, causing the original town of Strawn to be claimed by the Army Corp of Engineers for flood area. The old city of Strawn is usually available for exploration. The streets are still distinguishable, although the land was rescaped after the demolition of the buildings. The school at "old" Strawn had a two-room school with first through fourth grades in one room and fifth through eighth grade in the second room. Church services were held in the same building on Sunday.
New Strawn is noted in the area for the top-notch fishing in its city lake, and for its Fourth of July Fireworks show.
Geography
New Strawn is located at 38°16′N 95°44′W / 38.267°N 95.733°W (38.2628, -95.7411). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km2), of which, 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 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, New Strawn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 457 | — | |
| 1990 | 428 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 425 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 394 | −7.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 380 | −3.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 394 people, 163 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 505.1 inhabitants per square mile (195.0/km2). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 221.8 per square mile (85.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 163 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the city was 42 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Education
The community is served by Burlington USD 244 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: New Strawn (Kansas) para niños
