Copeland, Kansas Explained

Copeland, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Gray Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Gray County (legend)
Coordinates:37.54°N -100.6283°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Gray
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1912
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1927
Named For:E.L. Copeland
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.23
Area Land Sq Mi:0.23
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.60
Area Land Km2:0.60
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:2822
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:251
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67837
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-15475
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2393631

Copeland is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 251.[2]

History

Copeland was founded in 1912.[3] It was named for E. L. Copeland, an official of the Santa Fe Railroad.[4]

The first post office in Copeland was established in October 1912.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25sqmi, all of it land.[6]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 251 people, 93 households, and 71 families in Copeland.[7] The population density was 1,077.3 per square mile (415.9/km). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 506.4 per square mile (195.5/km).[8] [9] The racial makeup was 93.63% (235) white or European American (85.66% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.79% (7) from other races, and 3.59% (9) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 11.55% (29) of the population.[11]

Of the 93 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 61.3% were married couples living together; 18.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.6% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.4.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.2% of the population.[13]

30.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,188 (with a margin of error of +/- $22,342) and the median family income was $66,875 (+/- $14,576).[14] Males had a median income of $35,288 (+/- $31,194) versus $12,917 (+/- $12,107) for females. Approximately, 3.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those ages 65 or over.[15] [16]

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 310 people, 112 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1240PD/sqmi. There were 130 housing units at an average density of 520/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 339 people, 122 households, and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 1322.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 518.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 91.15% White, 2.06% Native American, 6.49% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.73% of the population.

There were 122 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $38,594. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,615. About 11.3% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

South Gray Schools consists of Copeland USD 476 and Montezuma USD 371. They include an Elementary school and Junior High School in Copeland, and an Elementary and High School in Montezuma.[19]

Prior to school unification, Copeland was home to Copeland High School, which had a mascot known as the Vikings.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Copeland, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . November 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211127014016/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2015475 . November 27, 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: Gray County . Kansas State Library . Blue Skyways . 10 June 2014 . 5 June 2001 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010605185948/http://www.skyways.org/counties/GY/ . dead .
  4. Web site: Profile for Copeland, Kansas . . 10 June 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714133318/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4555 . dead .
  5. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) . Kansas Historical Society . 10 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009180100/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page%3A1/county%3AGY/sort%3Aenddate/direction%3Aasc . October 9, 2013 .
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-07-02 .
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  18. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  19. Web site: USD 371 . South Gray Schools . 5 January 2017.
  20. "Copeland Marked By Inexperience", Garden City Telegram, 1 September 1978, p.43.