Alexander, Kansas

Alexander is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 54 people lived there.[3]

Alexander, Kansas
City
Location within Rush County and Kansas
Location within Rush County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°28′10″N 99°33′11″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRush
Founded1869
Incorporated1926
Named forAlexander Harvey
Area
[2]
 • Total0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
 • Land0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,077 ft (633 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total54
 • Density210/sq mi (81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67513
Area code785
FIPS code20-01050
GNIS ID2393916[1]

Geography

Alexander is at 38°28′10″N 99°33′11″W (38.469417, -99.552998).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2). All of it is land.[2]

People
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1930202—
1940171−15.3%
19501889.9%
1960153−18.6%
1970129−15.7%
1980116−10.1%
199085−26.7%
200075−11.8%
201065−13.3%
202054−16.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 census said that there were 54 people, 29 households, and 16 families living in the city. Of the households, 75.9% owned their home and 24.1% rented their home.

The median age was 58.7 years. Of the people, 90.7% were White, 1.9% were Black, 1.9% were Native American, and 5.6% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.4% of the people.[3][4]

2010 census

The 2010 census said that there were 65 people, 31 households, and 20 families living in the city.[5]

Education

Alexander is served by USD 395 La Crosse Public Schools.[6]

Alexander High School was closed in 1966 through school unification. The Alexander High School mascot was Whippets.[7]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alexander, Kansas
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  3. "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  4. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  5. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  6. "La Crosse Public Schools". USD 395.
  7. "Kansas' abandoned schools". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved 11 January 2017.

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