Cullison, Kansas Explained

Cullison, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Pratt Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Pratt County (legend)
Coordinates:37.6303°N -98.9053°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pratt
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1880s
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1887
Named For:John & Mary Cullison
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.17
Area Land Sq Mi:0.17
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.45
Area Land Km2:0.45
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:2038
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:83
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:67124
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-16675
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2393692

Cullison is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 83.[2]

History

Cullison was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[3] Cullison was named for John B. and Mary M. Cullison, original owners of the town site.[4]

A post office was opened in Cullison in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17sqmi, all of it land.[6]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 83 people, 26 households, and 19 families in Cullison.[7] The population density was 479.8 per square mile (185.2/km). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 369.9 per square mile (142.8/km).[8] [9] The racial makeup was 85.54% (71) white or European American (85.54% non-Hispanic white), 1.2% (1) 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 13.25% (11) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.23% (6) of the population.[11]

Of the 26 households, 19.2% had children under the age of 18; 57.7% were married couples living together; 15.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.9% of households consisted of individuals and 11.5% 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 3.7.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.[13]

19.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 14.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $24,907).[14] Males had a median income of $32,083 (+/- $19,031) versus $21,250 (+/- $8,134) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,125 (+/- $11,955).[15] Approximately, 5.6% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those ages 65 or over.[16] [17]

2010 census

As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 101 people, 37 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 594.1PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 258.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 3.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 37 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.4% male and 41.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 559sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 308sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 90.82% White, 5.10% from other races, and 4.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.16% of the population.

There were 43 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,508. There were 13.0% of families and 9.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

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 Cullison, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . March 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220318212222/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2016675 . March 18, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 486.
  4. Web site: Profile for Cullison, Kansas . . 22 June 2014 . July 15, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140715003501/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4565 . dead .
  5. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 22 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009132939/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3APR . October 9, 2013 .
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-01-25 .
  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 S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  19. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .