Bassett is a

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in Iola Township,

Allen County, Kansas Allen County is a county located in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Iola. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,526. The county was named for William Allen, a U.S. Senato ...

, United States. It is situated along the

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. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 20.

History

Bassett was founded in 1903. The following year the Bassett and Concreto extensions were made to the Iola Electric Railroad street car line. In 1914, the first concrete road in Kansas was laid in Bassett.

Geography

Bassett is situated east of the

along the south bank of Elm Creek in Iola Township, and it lies adjacent to the southern border of the city of Iola (the

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). Lake Bassola lies to the east of the city. The city is less than two miles southwest of the interchange between U.S. Routes 54 and

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. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Bassett has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 20 people, 5 households, and 2 families in Bassett. The population density was 298.5 per square mile (115.3/km). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 149.3 per square mile (57.6/km). The racial makeup was 75.0% (15)

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(75.0%

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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 25.0% (5) from

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or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. Of the 5 households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18; 20.0% were married couples living together; 40.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.0% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.0% of the population. 30.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 10.0% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 14 people, 5 households, and 4 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 10 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.0%

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. There were 5 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were

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living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the city was 38 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 64.3% male and 35.7% female.

2000 census

As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 22 people, 10 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 10 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.45%

and 4.55%

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. There were 10

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s, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were

living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.14. In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.6% under the age of 18, 22.7% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $14,688, and the median income for a family was $14,375. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $0 for females. The

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for the city was $12,388. None of the population and none of the families were below the

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Government

Bassett is incorporated as a city of the third class and, as such, receives services from Iola Township and Allen County.

References

External links

Bassett - Directory of Public Officials

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local school district
Bassett city map
KDOT {{Authority control Cities in Allen County, Kansas Cities in Kansas Populated places established in 1903 1903 establishments in Kansas