Wallace is a city in
Wallace County,
Kansas
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, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the city was 41.
History
The city began with the establishment of
Fort Wallace, ordered built by General
William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman ( ; February 8, 1820February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author. He served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861–1865), achieving recognition for his com ...
.
The first post office in Wallace was established in August 1872.
Geography
Wallace is located at (38.913671, -101.591874).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , all land.
Climate
According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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system, Wallace has a
semi-arid climate
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, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Wallace, Kansas
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Demographics
2010 census
As of the census
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of 2010, there were 57 people, 24 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density
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was . There were 32 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White
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.
There were 24 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples
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living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.3% were from 25 to 44; 40.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census
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of 2000, there were 67 people, 30 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density
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was 166.7 people per square mile (64.7/km). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 87.1 per square mile (33.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White
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. Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race were 1.49% of the population.
There were 30 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples
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living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% 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 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $13,125, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income
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Per capita i ...
for the city was $16,005. There were 28.6% of families and 29.3% of the population living below the poverty line
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, including 38.5% of under eighteens and 19.2% of those over 64.
References
Further reading
External links
Wallace - Directory of Public Officials
USD 241
local school district
Wallace City Map
KDOT
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Cities in Wallace County, Kansas
Cities in Kansas