Coyville, Kansas

human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America

Coyville is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 60 people lived there.[3]

Coyville, Kansas
Community center in Coyville (2015)
Community center in Coyville (2015)
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°41′14″N 95°53′45″W / 37.68722°N 95.89583°W / 37.68722; -95.89583[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWilson
Platted1886
Incorporated1906
Named forOscar Coy
Area
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Population
 • Total60
 • Density220/sq mi (86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
66727, 66736
Area code620
FIPS code20-16150
GNIS ID2393658[1]

History change

Coyville was planned out in 1886 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point.[4] The town was named after Oscar Coy, a store owner who in 1866 served as the first postmaster.[5]

Geography change

Coyville is at 37°41′8″N 95°53′50″W / 37.68556°N 95.89722°W / 37.68556; -95.89722 (37.685436, -95.897147),.[6] The United States Census Bureau shows that the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2). All of it is land.[2]

Climate change

The climate in this area has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system shows that Coyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

People change

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910227
19202322.2%
1930196−15.5%
1940175−10.7%
1950106−39.4%
196013325.5%
197093−30.1%
1980985.4%
199078−20.4%
200071−9.0%
201046−35.2%
20206030.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census change

The 2020 census says that there were 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families living in Coyville. Of the households, 87.5% owned their home and 12.5% rented their home.

The median age was 59.0 years. Of the people, 90.0% were White and 10.0% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.[3][8]

2010 census change

The 2010 census[9] shows that there were 46 people, 26 households, and 8 families living in Coyville. The population density was 164.3 inhabitants per square mile (63.4/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 121.4 per square mile (46.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% White, 2.2% Native American, 8.7% from other races, and 8.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 26 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 69.2% were non-families. 65.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.6% were from 25 to 44; 43.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The people were 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coyville, Kansas
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 912.
  5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 470.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. Climate Summary for Coyville, Kansas
  8. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

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