Idana is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clay County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 54.[2] It is located approximately 6.5 miles west of Clay Center, and 1.5 miles south of US Route 24 along 16th Rd.[3]

Idana, Kansas
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
Idana is located in Kansas
Idana
Idana
Idana is located in the United States
Idana
Idana
Coordinates: 39°21′34″N 97°15′58″W / 39.35944°N 97.26611°W / 39.35944; -97.26611[1]
CountryUnited States
StatesKansas
CountyClay
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Population
 • Total54
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67432
Area code785
FIPS code20-44225
GNIS ID2806500[1]

History

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Idana is combination of the names of two settlers: Ida Howland and Anna Broughton.[4]

A post office was opened in Chapmanville (an extinct town) in 1879, but it was moved to Idana in 1882 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[5]

Idana was located on the Union Pacific Railroad.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202054
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 54 people, 18 households, and 14 families in Idana.[7][8] The population density was 159.8 per square mile (61.7/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 76.9 per square mile (29.7/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 83.33% (45) white or European American (81.48% non-Hispanic white), 3.7% (2) black or African-American, 3.7% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 9.26% (5) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.41% (4) of the population.[11]

Of the 18 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18; 77.8% were married couples living together; 11.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.2% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[12]

18.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 145.5 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 158.8 males.[8]

Education

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The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Idana, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Idana, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "Idana Populated Place Profile / Clay County, Kansas Data".
  4. ^ "Profile for Idana, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  6. ^ "Geohydrology of Clay County". Kansas Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

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