Monument, Kansas Explained

Monument, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Logan Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Logan County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Monument
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:39.1044°N -101.0072°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Logan
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Platted
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:3173
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:56
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
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID

Monument is a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern Logan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56.[1] It is located along U.S. Route 40 west of Oakley.

History

Established sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, it was originally called Monument Station as it served as a stop for the overland stage and for travelers moving westward through Fort Wallace.

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monument has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[2]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 56 people, 23 households, and 11 families in Monument.[3] The population density was 104.3 per square mile (40.3/km). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 67.0 per square mile (25.9/km).[4] [5] The racial makeup was 76.79% (43) white or European American (76.79% non-Hispanic white), 1.79% (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, 7.14% (4) from other races, and 14.29% (8) from two or more races.[6] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.14% (4) of the population.[7]

Of the 23 households, 8.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.5% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 43.5% of households consisted of individuals and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 3.0.[8] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.[9]

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 55.2 males.

Transportation

U.S. Route 40 highway and Union Pacific Railroad pass through Monument.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of Monument, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . November 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211117122440/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2048025 . November 17, 2021 . live.
  2. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=940741&cityname=Monument%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Monument, Kansas
  3. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  4. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  5. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.