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living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.2% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.78.
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The median age in the city was 41 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
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was 520.0 inhabitants per square mile (200.8/km). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 260.0 per square mile (100.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5%
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was 220.4/km (562.8/sq. mi.). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 119.0/km (304.0/sq. mi.). The racial makeup of the city was 95.62%
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Fourth Annual Report of the Board of Railroad Commissioners for the Year Ending December 1, 1886 in State of Kansas; Kansas Publishing House; 1886.
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35,833, and the median income for a family was $ 38,125. Males had a median income of $ 31,875 versus $ 18,750 for females. The
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
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Windom High School was closed through school unification. The Windom High School mascot was Windom Tigers.
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There were 62 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were
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There were 53 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were
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for the city was $ 17,240. There were 7.1% of families and 11.1% of the population living below the
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of 2000, there were 137 people, 62 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The
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of 2010, there were 130 people, 53 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The
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U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
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U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windom, Kansas
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National Register of Historic Places listings in McPherson County, Kansas
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For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by
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public school district and Little River High School.
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In 1879, a branch line was built from 1282:; Windom Booster Club; Bell Books; 1997. 352: 514:, while others believe its namesake is 510:Some hold Windom was named in honor of 1675: 1302:Windom - Directory of Public Officials 1024:from the original on November 12, 2021 976: 974: 972: 970: 593: 1327: 566:, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. 429:Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway 397:Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway 340:, the population of the city was 85. 1698:Populated places established in 1885 891:, and 2.92% from two or more races. 409:Marion and McPherson Railway Company 1225:Kansas School District Boundary Map 1160: 1018:"Profile of Windom, Kansas in 2020" 967: 847:, and 2.3% from two or more races. 200:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) 192:0.20 sq mi (0.52 km) 184:0.20 sq mi (0.52 km) 13: 1688:Cities in McPherson County, Kansas 1440: 1354:Municipalities and communities of 1280:Crossroads of the Windom Community 1267: 1131:Climate Summary for Windom, Kansas 937:1A football championship in 1981. 933:The Little River Redskins won the 583: 14: 1709: 1304:, League of Kansas Municipalities 1286: 74: 55: 49:Windom in the early 20th century 43: 16:City in McPherson County, Kansas 1310:, Special Photo Collections at 1254: 1229: 1218: 1207: 1196: 1185: 1020:. 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Index

City
Windom in the early 20th century
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
McPherson County
Kansas
KDOT map of McPherson County (legend)
KDOT
McPherson County
legend
38°23′03″N 97°54′37″W / 38.38417°N 97.91028°W / 38.38417; -97.91028
Country
State
Kansas
County
McPherson
Incorporated
Time zone
UTC-6
CST
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
620
FIPS code
GNIS ID
City website
McPherson County
Kansas
2020 census

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