Wilson, Kansas
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Wilson is a city located in Ellsworth County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 799.
Wilson is notable for its large Czech population and its yearly Czech festival. It also features the "Czech Opera House," and more than one hotel including the "Historic Midland Hotel." The town promotes itself as the "Czech Capital of Kansas".
Until recently, the town had a local weekly newpaper, The Wilson World, owned by the same publisher as the Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter.
Geography
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Location of Wilson, Kansas
Wilson is located at 38°49'32" North, 98°28'29" West (38.825619, -98.474748)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 799 people, 333 households, and 205 families residing in the city. The population density is 550.9/km² (1,436.7/mi²). There are 406 housing units at an average density of 279.9/km² (730.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.87% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 333 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% are married couples living together, 5.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% are non-families. 35.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $34,821, and the median income for a family is $47,768. Males have a median income of $28,173 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,622. 7.0% of the population and 2.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Information about Wilson, Kansas from an Ellsworth County resident (http://kansasprairie.net/wilson.htm)
- Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter (http://www.ellsworthinderep.com/)