| Ransom, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Ness Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Ness County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 38.6364°N -99.9328°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ness |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1880s |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1905 |
| Named For: | Thomas Ransom |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.35 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.35 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 0.91 |
| Area Land Km2: | 0.91 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 2517 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 260 |
| 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: | 67572 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 20-58500 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2396321 |
Ransom is a city in Ness County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 260.[2]
The namesake of Ransom is Thomas E. G. Ransom.[3]
The first post office in Ransom was established in 1887, but it was called Ogdensburgh until 1888.[4]
Ransom was incorporated as a city in 1905.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32sqmi, all land.[6]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ransom has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
The 2020 United States census counted 260 people, 117 households, and 57 families in Ransom.[8] The population density was 740.7 per square mile (286.0/km). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 455.8 per square mile (176.0/km).[9] [10] The racial makeup was 96.15% (250) white or European American (95.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.77% (2) Asian, 0.38% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.69% (7) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.69% (7) of the population.[12]
Of the 117 households, 14.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.7% were married couples living together; 34.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 49.6% of households consisted of individuals and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.8% of the population.[14]
14.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 35.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 136.2 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,208 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,913) and the median family income was $58,833 (+/- $5,563).[15] Males had a median income of $44,750 (+/- $11,454) versus $21,042 (+/- $5,471) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,477 (+/- $7,438).[16] Approximately, 2.2% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those ages 65 or over.[17] [18]
As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 294 people, 129 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was 918.8PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 556.3/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 129 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.68.
The median age in the city was 52.7 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 35.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
As of the census[20] of 2000, there were 338 people, 141 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 1036.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 548.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 99.41% White, 0.30% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 141 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,771, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $18,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,123. 5.2% of the population and 2.8% of families were below the poverty line. None of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
The community is served by Western Plains USD 106 public school district.[21] The Western Plains High School mascot is Bobcats.
Ransom High School was closed through school unification.[22] The Ransom Longhorns won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A Track & Field championship in 1972 and 1999.[23] USD 106 formed in 2004 by the consolidation of Ransom USD 302 and Bazine USD 304.[24]
Ransom is served by the Ransom Public Library.[25]