Johnson City, Kansas | |
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City andCounty seat | |
 Downtown Main Street (facing south) (2010) | |
 Location withStanton County andKansas | |
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| Coordinates:37°34′14″N101°45′10″W / 37.57056°N 101.75278°W /37.57056; -101.75278[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stanton |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Named after | A.S. Johnson |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,464 |
| • Density | 680/sq mi (260/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67855 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-35575 |
| GNIS ID | 2395473[1] |
| Website | johnsoncityks.com |
Johnson City is a city in and thecounty seat ofStanton County,Kansas, United States.[1] As of the2020 census, the population of the city was 1,464.[3]
Johnson City was established in 1885; it was originally called Veteran because many of its founders were Civil War veterans. It was renamed Johnson City in 1886, in honor of A. S. Johnson, a railroad official.[4][5]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.01 square miles (5.21 km2), all land.[6]
According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Johnson City has asemi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]
| Climate data for Johnson City, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1995–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) | 88 (31) | 92 (33) | 96 (36) | 104 (40) | 109 (43) | 108 (42) | 106 (41) | 106 (41) | 99 (37) | 90 (32) | 79 (26) | 109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.4 (8.6) | 51.0 (10.6) | 60.3 (15.7) | 68.4 (20.2) | 78.4 (25.8) | 89.0 (31.7) | 93.4 (34.1) | 90.5 (32.5) | 84.0 (28.9) | 71.5 (21.9) | 58.4 (14.7) | 47.6 (8.7) | 70.0 (21.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.8 (1.0) | 36.8 (2.7) | 45.2 (7.3) | 53.5 (11.9) | 64.0 (17.8) | 74.8 (23.8) | 79.5 (26.4) | 77.2 (25.1) | 69.6 (20.9) | 56.4 (13.6) | 44.2 (6.8) | 34.5 (1.4) | 55.8 (13.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.2 (−6.6) | 22.7 (−5.2) | 30.1 (−1.1) | 38.5 (3.6) | 49.6 (9.8) | 60.6 (15.9) | 65.7 (18.7) | 63.9 (17.7) | 55.2 (12.9) | 41.3 (5.2) | 29.9 (−1.2) | 21.5 (−5.8) | 41.6 (5.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −6 (−21) | −18 (−28) | −3 (−19) | 13 (−11) | 27 (−3) | 42 (6) | 51 (11) | 51 (11) | 31 (−1) | 7 (−14) | 2 (−17) | −16 (−27) | −18 (−28) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 0.51 (13) | 0.34 (8.6) | 0.97 (25) | 1.46 (37) | 2.01 (51) | 2.19 (56) | 2.86 (73) | 3.02 (77) | 1.37 (35) | 1.55 (39) | 0.51 (13) | 0.68 (17) | 17.47 (444) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.8 (15) | 3.2 (8.1) | 4.7 (12) | 0.9 (2.3) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.7 (1.8) | 1.3 (3.3) | 5.3 (13) | 21.9 (56) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 2.5 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 57.9 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 9.7 |
| Source:NOAA[8][9] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 143 | — | |
| 1930 | 514 | — | |
| 1940 | 524 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 994 | 89.7% | |
| 1960 | 860 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,038 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,244 | 19.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,348 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,528 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,495 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,464 | −2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
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The2020 United States census counted 1,464 people, 531 households, and 366 families in Johnson City.[10][11] The population density was 683.5 per square mile (263.9/km2). There were 607 housing units at an average density of 283.4 per square mile (109.4/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 50.55% (740)white orEuropean American (42.62%non-Hispanic white), 0.27% (4)Black orAfrican-American, 2.19% (32)Native American orAlaska Native, 0.07% (1)Asian, 0.0% (0)Pacific Islander orNative Hawaiian, 28.83% (422) fromother races, and 18.1% (265) fromtwo or more races.[13]Hispanic orLatino of any race was 53.07% (777) of the population.[14]
Of the 531 households, 36.9% had children under the age of 18; 51.0% were married couples living together; 26.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.2% of the population.[16]
28.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.0 males.[11]
The 2016-2020 5-yearAmerican Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,851 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,470) and the median family income was $54,531 (+/- $28,504).[17] Males had a median income of $33,578 (+/- $8,860) versus $30,611 (+/- $11,337) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,573 (+/- $4,563).[18] Approximately, 9.8% of families and 10.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 29.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]
As of thecensus[21] of 2010, there were 1,495 people, 533 households, and 381 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 743.8 inhabitants per square mile (287.2/km2). There were 609 housing units at an average density of 303.0 per square mile (117.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.3%White, 0.8%African American, 1.4%Native American, 0.2%Asian, 15.9% fromother races, and 2.5% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 44.3% of the population.
There were 533 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% weremarried couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.29.
The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
As of thecensus[22] of 2000, there were 1,524 people, 543 households, and 388 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,385.2 inhabitants per square mile (534.8/km2). There were 609 housing units at an average density of 552.1 per square mile (213.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.41%White, 0.98%African American, 0.92%Native American, 0.20%Asian, 15.25% fromother races, and 1.24% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 29.06% of the population.
There were 543 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% weremarried couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,708, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $29,917 versus $22,115 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $16,970. About 12.1% of families and 17.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
The community is served byStanton County USD 452 public school district. Stanton County High School mascot is Stanton County Trojans.[24]
Prior to school unification, Johnson High School also used the mascot Trojans.[25]
Johnson City is bordered by two highways.U.S. Highway 160 runs east-west just north of Johnson City. State Highway 27/U.S. Highway 160 runs north-south along the west side of Johnson City. The nearest airport is Stanton County Municipal Airport. It is located 21 miles north of Richfield, about 6.5 east of Manter, 20.5 miles west of Ulysses, and 26 miles south of Syracuse.
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