Wilsey, Kansas

Wilsey is a city in Morris County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 153.[7]

Wilsey, Kansas
City
Location within Morris County and Kansas
KDOT map of Morris County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°38′12″N 96°40′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMorris
Incorporated1910 [1]
Named forJohn Wilsey
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
Area
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,506 ft (459 m)
Population
 • Total153
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
143
 • Density529.63/sq mi (204.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66873
Area code785
FIPS code20-79650 [5]
GNIS ID0477005 [6]

History

An agricultural-based community, Wilsey was named after pioneer John D. Wilsey. In the early 1880s, the Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through the county, at which time Wilsey established the city. The community once supported a business district and schools.

The post office in Wilsey was discontinued in 1997.[8]

Geography

Wilsey is located at 38°38′12″N 96°40′34″W (38.636595, -96.676220).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all of it land.[10]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wilsey has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920337—
1930330−2.1%
19403485.5%
1950251−27.9%
1960224−10.8%
1970169−24.6%
19801795.9%
1990149−16.8%
200019128.2%
2010153−19.9%
2019 (est.)143[4]−6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 153 people, 66 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 546.4 inhabitants per square mile (211.0/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 314.3 per square mile (121.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 2.6% African American, 1.3% Native American, 3.9% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.

There were 66 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 191 people, 77 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The population density was 696.6 people per square mile (273.1/km2). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 313.7 per square mile (123.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White and 2.62% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,781. About 2.0% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district. The district high school is Council Grove High School.[12]

Wilsey schools were closed through school unification. The Wilsey Wildcats[13] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1961.[14]

See also

References
  1. "City of Wilsey". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 27, 2019.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. Climate Summary for Wilsey, Kansas
  12. USD 417 website.
  13. "Wilsey Beats Ada In Finals", The Salina Journal, 5 March 1961, p.17.
  14. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved 3 January 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Morris County, Kansas
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