Keats is an unincorporated community in Wildcat Township, Riley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 96.[2] It is located five miles west of Manhattan.
History
Keats was founded in 1887, its name suggested by a railroad official who regarded the poet John Keats as a favorite. Keats grew from a smaller town named Wildcat with origins dating to 1860.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Keats as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 96 people, 45 households, and 25 families in Keats.[4][5] The population density was 208.2 per square mile (80.4/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 97.6 per square mile (37.7/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 88.54% (85) white or European American (81.25% non-Hispanic white), 1.04% (1) black or African-American, 3.12% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.12% (3) from other races, and 4.17% (4) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 13.54% (13) of the population.[8]
Of the 45 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.2% were married couples living together; 42.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 3.6 and the average family size was 4.4.[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 88.5% of the population.[10]
19.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 133.3 males.[5]
Education
The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keats, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Keats, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "History of Riley County". Riley County, Kansas. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |