Ionia, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°39′50″N 98°20′51″W / 39.66389°N 98.34750°W / 39.66389; -98.34750
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Ionia, Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Ionia is located in Kansas
Ionia
Ionia
Ionia is located in the United States
Ionia
Ionia
Coordinates: 39°39′50″N 98°20′51″W / 39.66389°N 98.34750°W / 39.66389; -98.34750[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJewell
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 • Total17
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
66949
Area code785
FIPS code20-34350
GNIS ID472094 [1]

Ionia is an unincorporated community in Ionia Township, Jewell County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 17.[2]

History[edit]

Ionia was homesteaded in 1869 and settled in 1870.[3]

In 1871, a post office opened in Ionia which was discontinued in 1982.[4]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202017
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ionia as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 17 people, 9 households, and 5 families in Ionia.[5][6] The population density was 17.5 per square mile (6.7/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 19.5 per square mile (7.5/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 100.0% (17) white or European American (100.0% 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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[9]

Of the 9 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] [10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[11]

0.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 58.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 67.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 41.7 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 41.7 males.[6]

Education[edit]

The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Ionia, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Ionia, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 940.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

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