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Edson, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°20′14″N 101°32′26″W / 39.33722°N 101.54056°W / 39.33722; -101.54056
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Edson, Kansas
KDOT map of Sherman County (legend)
Edson is located in Kansas
Edson
Edson
Edson is located in the United States
Edson
Edson
Coordinates: 39°20′14″N 101°32′26″W / 39.33722°N 101.54056°W / 39.33722; -101.54056[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySherman
Named forEd Harris & Son
Elevation3,566 ft (1,087 m)
Population
 • Total
17
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
67733
Area code785
FIPS code20-19925[1]
GNIS ID471252[1]

Edson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sherman County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 17.[2] Edson is located near Interstate 70, 9 miles (14 km) east of Goodland.

History

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Edson was named for settler Ed Harris, and his son.[3] The first post office in Edson was established in 1888.[4] The ZIP code is 67733.[5]

Edson was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[6]

Geography

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Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edson has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202017
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 17 people, 12 households, and 5 families in Edson.[8][9] The population density was 24.1 per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 17.0 per square mile (6.6/km2).[9][10] Everyone was white or European American (100% non-Hispanic white).[11]

Of the 12 households, 1 had children under the age of 18; 5 were married couples living together; 2 had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 7 households consisted of individuals and 4 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 1.4 and the average family size was 1.7.[12] It was estimated no-one in Edson had a bachelor’s degree.[13]

3 people were 25 to 44 years old, 8 were 45 to 64, and 6 were 65 or older. The median age was 57.8 years. There were 5 males and 12 females.[9]

Education

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The community is served by Goodland USD 352 public school district.[14]

Edson schools were closed through school unification. The Edson Rockets[15] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1965.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Edson, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Edson, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 27. ISBN 9780974435886.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  5. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  6. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 563.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Edson, Kansas
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "USD 352.org". USD 352. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  15. ^ "Edson Rockets Have Won 19 Straight Games", The Salina Journal, 15 November 1965, p.9.
  16. ^ "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.

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