Mahaska is a city in Washington County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 46. It is located one mile south of the

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state line.

History

Mahaska was founded in 1887 by L. Bonham. It was likely named for Chief Mahaska. The first post office in Mahaska was established in December 1887. In 1854, the Sixth Principal Meridian or 40th Parallel, approximately 1 mile northwest of the present day Mahaska. Originally marked in 1856, this site was the beginning point for land surveys for all land in Kansas, Nebraska, three-fourths of Colorado, most of Wyoming, and part of South Dakota. The original marker was rediscovered in 1976, then a new monument was dedicated in 1987.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land. The community is approximately south of the Kansas-Nebraska state line.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 46 people, 22 households, and 14 families in Mahaska. The population density was 206.3 per square mile (79.6/km). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 188.3 per square mile (72.7/km). The racial makeup was 95.65% (44)

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(95.65%

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), 0.0% (0)

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, 0.0% (0) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.35% (2) from

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or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. Of the 22 households, 9.1% had children under the age of 18; 63.6% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 2.4. 0.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 47.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.0 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $29,261 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,013). Males had a median income of $41,458 (+/- $5,354) versus $31,875 (+/- $13,830) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,000 (+/- $9,418).

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 83 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 47 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.6%

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and 2.4% from two or more races. There were 30 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were

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living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22. The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 16.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 107 people, 39 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 49 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.46%

, 0.93%

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, 1.87% Native American, and 3.74% from two or more races. There were 39 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were

living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.03. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $19,583 for females. The

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for the city was $13,162. There were 19.2% of families and 21.6% of the population living below the

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, including 30.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by

Washington County USD 108 Washington County USD 108 is a public unified school district headquartered in Washington, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Washington, Greenleaf, Haddam, Mahaska, Morrowville, and nearby rural areas. Schoo ...

public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers. Mahaska High School was closed through school unification. The Mahaska High School mascot was Mahaska Cardinals."MAHASKA UNBEATEN", The Belleville Telescope, 12 January 1961, p.8.

Notable people

* Charles McAtee - former director of Kansas prison system

References

External links

Mahaska - Directory of Public Officials

Mahaska city map
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