Coyville is a city in
Wilson County Wilson County is the name of four counties in the United States:
*Wilson County, Kansas
*Wilson County, North Carolina
*Wilson County, Tennessee
*Wilson County, Texas
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,
Kansas
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, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the city was 60.
History
Coyville was laid out in 1886 when the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
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was extended to that point. The town was named for Oscar Coy, a store owner who in 1866 served as the first postmaster.
Geography
Coyville is located at (37.685436, -95.897147),.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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system, Coyville has a
humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Coyville, Kansas
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Demographics
2010 census
As of the census
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of 2010, there were 46 people, 26 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density
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was . There were 34 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% White
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, 2.2% Native American, 8.7% from other races
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, and 8.7% from two or more races. Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 26 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 69.2% were non-families. 65.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 3.38.
The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.6% were from 25 to 44; 43.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census
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of 2000, there were 71 people, 28 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 39 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.59% White
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, and 1.41% from two or more races.
There were 28 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,792, and the median income for a family was $59,375. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
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Per capita i ...
for the city was $15,012. There were no families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line
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, including no under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.
See also
* Toronto Lake and Cross Timbers State Park
Cross Timbers State Park is a state park in Woodson County, Kansas, United States. It is located immediately south of Toronto, Kansas, Toronto.
The park is settled within the hills of Verdigris River valley in southeast Kansas. Comprising in ...
* Fall River Lake
Fall River Lake is a reservoir in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.
History
Construction of the dam was started on May 9, 1946. The embankment closure was completed on August 12, 1948, and the conservation pool was filled on June 9, 1949. ...
and Fall River State Park
Fall River State Park is a state park in Greenwood County, Kansas USA, southwest of the city of Toronto. Located near the Flint Hills, Fall River State Park is and can be accessed by going along 144 Highway 105. The state park features six dif ...
References
Further reading
External links
Coyville - Directory of Public Officials
USD 484
local school district
Coyville city map
KDOT
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Cities in Kansas
Cities in Wilson County, Kansas