Milton, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°25′54″N 97°46′17″W / 37.43167°N 97.77139°W / 37.43167; -97.77139
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Milton, Kansas
Unincorporated community
1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County
1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County
KDOT map of Sumner County (legend)
KDOT map of Sumner County (legend)
Milton is located in Kansas
Milton
Milton
Milton is located in the United States
Milton
Milton
Coordinates: 37°25′54″N 97°46′17″W / 37.43167°N 97.77139°W / 37.43167; -97.77139[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySumner
Elevation
[1]
1,473 ft (449 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total155
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67106
Area code620
FIPS code20-46925
GNIS ID470277 [1]

Milton is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 155.[2] It is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of Norwich at the intersection of N Argonia Rd and W 120th Ave N, next to the railroad.

History[edit]

The first post office in Milton was established in the 1870s.[3] Milton has a post office with ZIP code 67106.[4]

A railroad currently passed through the community from Conway Springs to Norwich. Another railroad previously passed through the community from Viola to Harper.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020155—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Milton as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 155 people, 62 households, and 44 families in Milton.[5][6] The population density was 34.9 per square mile (13.5/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 16.7 per square mile (6.4/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 90.97% (141) white or European American (90.97% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.29% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.65% (1) from other races, and 7.1% (11) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.52% (7) of the population.[9]

Of the 62 households, 19.4% had children under the age of 18; 66.1% were married couples living together; 25.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.8% of households consisted of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.6.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[11]

23.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.0 males.[6]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $27,101 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,208) and the median family income was $26,979 (+/- $16,163).[12] Females had a median income of $13,733 (+/- $709). The median income for those above 16 years old was $13,368 (+/- $2,465).[13] Approximately, 63.2% of families and 69.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 100.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[14][15]

Education[edit]

The community is served by Kingman–Norwich USD 331 public school district.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Milton, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Milton, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  4. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Sumner County, Kansas

External links[edit]

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