Long Island, Kansas

Long Island is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 137.[3]

Long Island, Kansas
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°56′46″N 99°32′02″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPhillips
Founded1870s
Platted1873
Incorporated1904
Area
  Total0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
  Land0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation2,070 ft (630 m)
Population
  Total137
  Density330/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67647
Area code785
FIPS code20-42600
GNIS ID2395755[1]

History

The first post office was established at Long Island in May 1872.[4] Long Island was laid out in 1873.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910291
1920286−1.7%
1930242−15.4%
19402576.2%
1950247−3.9%
1960229−7.3%
1970195−14.8%
1980187−4.1%
1990170−9.1%
2000155−8.8%
2010134−13.5%
20201372.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 134 people, 60 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 304.5 inhabitants per square mile (117.6/km2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 175.0 per square mile (67.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White and 3.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 155 people, 67 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was 352.8 inhabitants per square mile (136.2/km2). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 166.1 per square mile (64.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White and 2.58% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 67 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,250, and the median income for a family was $32,321. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,722. None of the families and 5.9% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education

Long Island is served by Northern Valley USD 212 public school district. The Northern Valley High School mascot is Huskies.[9][10]

Grades K-4 and 9-12 are located in the Almena school building, and grades 5-8 are in the Long Island school building.

The Northern Valley Huskies have won the following KSHSAA State Championships:

  • 8-Man DI Football - 1986, 1990
  • 8-Man DII Football - 1987
  • 1A Boys Basketball - 1986, 1990, 1991
  • 1A DII Boys Basketball - 2018
  • 1A Boys Track & Field - 1986, 1987, 2019
  • 1A Volleyball - 1993, 2017
  • 1A Girls Basketball - 1994

Almena schools and Long Island schools formed through consolidation, their first school year was 1967-1968. The Almena High School mascot was Almena Coyotes with team colors of Orange and Black, in 1966 they were the Almena Huskies with team colors of green and white. The Long Island High School mascot was Long Island Leopards with team colors of Purple and Gold.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Long Island, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "Profile of Long Island, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 261.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. "Home of the Huskies". Northern Valley Schools USD 212. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  10. "USD 212 School District Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 6, 2022.

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