Penalosa, Kansas

Penalosa is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. At the 2010 census, the city population was 17.[6]

Penalosa, Kansas
City
Location within Kingman County and Kansas
KDOT map of Kingman County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°42′57″N 98°19′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyKingman
Founded1880s
Incorporated1929
Named forSpanish explorer
Area
 • Total0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
 • Land0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,729 ft (527 m)
Population
 • Total17
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
17
 • Density165.05/sq mi (63.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67035
Area code620
FIPS code20-55225 [4]
GNIS ID0473953 [5]

History

Penalosa was originally known as Lotta, and under the latter name founded about 1885. It was renamed Penalosa in 1887, in honor of a Spanish explorer.[7]

Geography

Penalosa is located at 37°42′57″N 98°19′12″W (37.715846, -98.320084).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2), all of it land.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1930128—
1940118−7.8%
195071−39.8%
19608418.3%
197032−61.9%
198031−3.1%
199021−32.3%
20002728.6%
201017−37.0%
2019 (est.)17[3]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[2] there were 17 people, 10 households and 5 families living in the city. The population density was 242.9 per square mile (93.8/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 214.3 per square mile (82.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 10 households, of which 10.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.70 and the average family size was 2.20.

The median age was 55.5 years. 5.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.8% were from 25 to 44; 47.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census[4] there were 27 people, 12 households and 8 families living in the city. The population density was 374.2 per square mile (148.9/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 263.4 per square mile (104.8/km2). The racial makeup was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, of which 8.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.75.

22.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 37.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.3 males.

The median household income was $25,000 and the median family income was $66,250. Males had a median income of $21,250 and females $41,250. The per capita income was $20,331. There were 20.0% of families and 11.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 216.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Kingman County, Kansas
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