Mission Woods, Kansas

Mission Woods is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States,[1] and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 203.[3]

Mission Woods, Kansas
City
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend)
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°02′03″N 94°36′38″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJohnson
Founded1930s
Incorporated1949
Area
[2]
 • Total0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Land0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
890 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total203
 • Density2,300/sq mi (880/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66205
Area code913
FIPS code20-47425 [1]
GNIS ID485625[1]
Websitemissionwoods-ks.org

History

Mission Woods had its start in the 1930s when J.C. Nichols laid out the subdivision and started building.[4] It was named from a Native American mission established at the site in the 19th century, and from the scenic wooded setting.[5]

Mission Woods became a Google Fiber "fiberhood" in 2014.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950205—
196024318.5%
1970237−2.5%
1980213−10.1%
1990182−14.6%
2000165−9.3%
20101787.9%
202020314.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 178 people, 77 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 1,780.0 inhabitants per square mile (687.3/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 800.0 per square mile (308.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.7% Asian.

There were 77 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.0% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 54.5 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 165 people, 77 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 1,519.6 inhabitants per square mile (586.7/km2). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 718.3 per square mile (277.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, 1.82% African American, 1.21% from other races.

There were 77 households, out of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.9% 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 2.14 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 10.3% from 25 to 44, 42.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $106,885, and the median income for a family was $181,456. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $60,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $68,713. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Transportation

Major highways

Government

The Mission Woods government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7PM.[10]

Libraries

The Johnson County Library serves residents of Mission Woods.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mission Woods, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "Profile of Mission Woods, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  4. "History". City of Mission Woods, Kansas. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  5. "Mission Hills & Mission Woods, Kansas". JoCoHistory. Johnson County Museum. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  6. Germaine R. Halegoua, The Digital City: Media and the Social Production of Place (NY: New York University Press, 2020), 80-90. ISBN 9781479882199
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. Mission Woods - Directory of Public Officials Archived 2011-05-05 at the Wayback Machine

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