Beattie is a city in Marshall County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197. The city has been called "The

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Capital of the World" and hosts the annual "Beattie Milo Festival".

History

Beattie was laid out in 1870. It is named for Armstrong Beattie, eighth Mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri. The first post office in Beattie was established in July 1871.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 197 people, 86 households, and 53 families in Beattie. The population density was 860.3 per square mile (332.1/km). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 388.6 per square mile (150.1/km). The racial makeup was 90.86% (179)

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(89.85%

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), 1.52% (3)

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, 1.52% (3) Native American or

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

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, 0.51% (1) from other races, and 5.58% (11) from

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or Latino of any race was 2.54% (5) of the population. Of the 86 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 20.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.7% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.2% of the population. 19.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.6 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $47,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,605) and the median family income was $35,000 (+/- $16,401). The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,909 (+/- $2,453). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the

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, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 200 people, 90 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 104 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.0%

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, 1.0%

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, 1.5% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population. There were 90 households, of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were

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living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.3% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.73. The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 41% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 277 people, 107 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 115 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.67%

, 0.36%

, 2.89% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 3.97% of the population. There were 107 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were

living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.25. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $30,066 versus $14,722 for females. The

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for the city was $12,204. About 14.9% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the

, including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by

Marysville USD 364 Marysville USD 364 is a public unified school district headquartered in Marysville, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Marysville, Beattie, Oketo, Bremen, Herkimer, Home, Marietta, and nearby rural areas. Scho ...

public school district.

References

External links

Beattie - Directory of Public Officials

Beattie city map
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