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or 40th Parallel, approximately 1 mile northwest of the present day Mahaska. Originally marked in 1856, this site was the beginning point for land surveys for all land in Kansas, Nebraska, three-fourths of Colorado, most of Wyoming, and part of South Dakota. The original marker was rediscovered in
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.03.
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Of the 22 households, 9.1% had children under the age of 18; 63.6% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average
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0.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 47.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.0 males.
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of 2000, there were 107 people, 39 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 430.8 inhabitants per square mile (166.3/km). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 197.3 per square mile (76.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.46%
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The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 16.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.
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estimates show that the median household income was $ 29,261 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 15,013). Males had a median income of $ 41,458 (+/- $ 5,354) versus $ 31,875 (+/- $ 13,830) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 40,000 (+/- $ 9,418).
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counted 46 people, 22 households, and 14 families in Mahaska. The population density was 206.3 per square mile (79.6/km). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 188.3 per square mile (72.7/km). The racial makeup was 95.65% (44)
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living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22.
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 24,375, and the median income for a family was $ 26,250. Males had a median income of $ 20,000 versus $ 19,583 for females. The
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was 332.0 inhabitants per square mile (128.2/km). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 188.0 per square mile (72.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6%
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public school district, which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers.
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Mahaska High School was closed through school unification. The Mahaska High School mascot was Mahaska Cardinals.
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There were 39 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were
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There were 30 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were
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for the city was $ 13,162. There were 19.2% of families and 21.6% of the population living below the
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of 2010, there were 83 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The
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Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mahaska, Kansas
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Kansas
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The first post office in Mahaska was established in December 1887.
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Mahaska was founded in 1887 by L. Bonham. It was likely named for
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household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 2.4.
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Index

City
Location within Washington County and Kansas
Washington County
Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
KDOT
Washington County
legend
39°59′14″N 97°21′13″W / 39.98722°N 97.35361°W / 39.98722; -97.35361
Country
State
Kansas
County
Washington
Incorporated
Named for
Chief Mahaska
Time zone
UTC-6
CST
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
785
FIPS code
GNIS ID
Washington County
Kansas
2020 census

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