| Cassoday, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Butler Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Butler County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 38.0386°N -96.6386°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Butler |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1960 |
| Named For: | John B. Cassoday |
| Government Type: | Mayor–Council |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | David Hinde |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.34 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.34 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 0.88 |
| Area Land Km2: | 0.88 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1476 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 113 |
| 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: | 66842 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 20-10925 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2393768 |
Cassoday is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is known as the "Prairie Chicken Capital of the World".[2] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 113.[3]
See also: History of Kansas. For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Butler County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Cassoday.
Cassoday was named for John B. Cassoday, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.[4]
The first post office was in Cassoday was established on July 9, 1906.[5]
Cassoday is located at 38.0386°N -96.6383°W (38.038545, -96.638252),[6] in the scenic Flint Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39sqmi, all of it land.[7]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cassoday has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
The 2020 United States census counted 113 people, 43 households, and 29 families in Cassoday.[12] The population density was 332.4 per square mile (128.3/km). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 167.6 per square mile (64.7/km).[13] [14] The racial makeup was 89.38% (101) white or European American (89.38% 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, 0.88% (1) from other races, and 9.73% (11) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.42% (5) of the population.[16]
Of the 43 households, 23.3% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 14.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.6% of households consisted of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 22.1% of the population.[18]
26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.6 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $63,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,907) and the median family income was $78,750 (+/- $22,763).[19] Males had a median income of $50,625 (+/- $11,417) versus $23,125 (+/- $9,497) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,357 (+/- $12,820).[20] Approximately, 5.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[21] [22]
As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 129 people, 55 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 330.8PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 179.5/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from two or more races.
There were 55 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 130 people, 54 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 172.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.
There were 54 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,807. There were 5.1% of families and 7.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 19.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
The Cassoday government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets once a month.[25]
The community is served by Flinthills USD 492 public school district. The Flinthills High School mascot is Flinthills Mustangs.[26]
Cassoday High School was closed through school unification. The Cassoday High School mascot was Cassoday Longhorns.[27]
See also: List of newspapers in Kansas, List of radio stations in Kansas and List of television stations in Kansas.
K-177 Highway and Southern Transcon main line of BNSF Railway both go through Matfield Green, while the Kansas Turnpike toll road passes immediately north of the city with a toll plaza connected to Cassoday.