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Virgil, Kansas
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City Hall (2005)
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Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Incorporated | 1922 |
| Named for | Virgil, New York |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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63 |
| • Density | 112.50/sq mi (43.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66870
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-74075 |
| GNIS|GNIS ID | 474448 |
Virgil is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 71. It is located approximately 8 miles east of the city of Hamilton.
History
The first post office in Virgil was established in 1863. The community may be named after Virgil, New York.
Geography
Virgil is located at 37°58′50″N 96°0′40″W / 37.98056°N 96.01111°W (37.980603, -96.011090). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all of it land.
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, Virgil has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 44 | — | |
| 1930 | 598 | — | |
| 1940 | 494 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 354 | −28.3% | |
| 1960 | 229 | −35.3% | |
| 1970 | 179 | −21.8% | |
| 1980 | 169 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 91 | −46.2% | |
| 2000 | 113 | 24.2% | |
| 2010 | 71 | −37.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 63 | −11.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 71 people, 35 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 126.8 inhabitants per square mile (49.0/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 101.8 per square mile (39.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 1.4% Native American, and 2.8% from two or more races.
There were 35 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.57.
The median age in the city was 55.8 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 40.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
Education
The community is served by Madison–Virgil USD 386 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Virgil (Kansas) para niños
