Collyer, Kansas

Collyer is a city in Trego County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 109.[6] It is located approximately 12 miles west of WaKeeney.

Collyer
City
Downtown Collyer (2014)
Location within Trego County and Kansas
KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°2′8″N 100°7′4″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Founded1879
Incorporated1917
Named forRobert Collyer
Area
 • Total0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Land0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,579 ft (786 m)
Population
 • Total109
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
100
 • Density427.35/sq mi (165.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67631
Area code785
FIPS code20-14900 [4]
GNIS ID0471355 [5]

History

The first settlement was made at Collyer in 1879.[7] Collyer was named for Rev. Robert Collyer.[8]

Geography

Collyer is located at 39°2′13″N 100°7′3″W (39.036947, -100.117451).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.[10]

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, Collyer has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920190—
193024327.9%
194026810.3%
19502825.2%
1960233−17.4%
1970182−21.9%
1980151−17.0%
1990144−4.6%
2000133−7.6%
2010109−18.0%
Est. 2019100[3]−8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 109 people, 49 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 436.0 inhabitants per square mile (168.3/km2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 308.0 per square mile (118.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 12.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 133 people, 59 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 531.1 people per square mile (205.4/km2). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 267.6 per square mile (103.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White and 2.26% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,167, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,346. There were 25.8% of families and 19.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.3% of under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

Education

Collyer High School closed in 1966. The Collyer High School mascot was Collyer Wildcats.[12]

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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 September 14, 2011.
  7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 391.
  8. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. Climate Summary for Collyer, Kansas
  12. "1953 COLLYER HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK - Collyer, KS". Classmates. Retrieved 1 January 2017.

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