Anthony, Kansas

The Anthony townsite was laid out in 1878.{{cite book |title=History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5t09AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA365 |year=1883 |publisher=A. T. Andreas |page=365}} The city was named after the 7th governor of Kansas, George T. Anthony who was in office at the time.{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA78 |title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. |publisher=Standard Publishing Company |author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson |year=1912 |pages=78 |isbn=9780722249055}} Following the reorganization of Harper County in 1878 following the original fraudulent organization in 1873, Anthony was designated the temporary county seat, as Bluff City, designated county seat of the fraudulent county organization, did not exist at the time. In 1879, a county seat election was held, and Anthony won over Harper City even though 2,960 ballots were cast with 800 legal voters in the county.{{cite book |last=Cutler |first=William G. |title=History of the State of Kansas |year=1883 |publisher=A.T. Andreas |url=http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/harper/harper-co-p3.html#ANTHONY |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030217015139/http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/harper/harper-co-p3.html#ANTHONY |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 17, 2003}}

Anthony existed at the intersection of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad and the Missouri Pacific Railway since at least 1891.{{cite web |url=https://www.frrandp.com/2018/09/railroads-forgot-anthony-ks.html |title=Anthony, Kansas: The Town Forgotten By The Railroads |publisher=Forgotten Railways, Roads & Places, September 7, 2018 |accessdate=March 11, 2023}} Three additional railroads came through town by 1912: the Choctaw Northern Railroad (by then owned by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad), the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad and the Kansas Southwestern Railway (the latter two becoming part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.{{cite web |url=https://digitalprairie.ok.gov/digital/collection/okresources/id/70291 |title=Choctaw Northern Railroad Company |publisher=Railroads of Oklahoma, June 6, 1870-April 1, 1978 (accessed on Oklahoma Digital Prairie), pp. 42-44 |accessdate=March 11, 2023}} However, rail abandonments began around 1986, leaving Anthony without any rail service by 2000.{{cite web |url=https://www.ksdot.gov/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burRail/Rail/publications/KansasRailroadMap.pdf |title=Kansas Railroad Map 2022 |publisher=Kansas Department of Transportation |accessdate=March 13, 2023}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|3.31|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|3.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.18|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 6, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012}}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Anthony has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=462041&cityname=Anthony%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Anthony, Kansas]

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The 2020 United States census counted 2,108 people, 922 households, and 538 families in Anthony.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 654.3 per square mile (252.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,217 housing units at an average density of 377.7 per square mile (145.8/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 90.28% (1,903) white or European American (87.62% non-Hispanic white), 0.62% (13) black or African-American, 2.09% (44) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.43% (9) Asian, 0.09% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.95% (20) from other races, and 5.55% (117) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.22% (110) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 922 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18; 41.1% were married couples living together; 30.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.3% of households consisted of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.7% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}

22.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,023 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,977) and the median family income was $54,779 (+/- $12,527).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $36,636 (+/- $3,235) versus $23,951 (+/- $2,661) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,958 (+/- $4,258).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 12.4% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Anthony%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 6, 2012}} of 2010, there were 2,269 people, 977 households, and 631 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|724.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,217 housing units at an average density of {{convert|388.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 0.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 977 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 2,440 people, 1,059 households, and 659 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,597.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,215 housing units at an average density of {{convert|795.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.19% White, 0.29% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.53% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 1,059 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,730, and the median income for a family was $37,321. Males had a median income of $27,042 versus $17,604 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,540. About 12.8% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

The community is served by Chaparral USD 361 public school district.{{cite web |title=Anthony-Harper |publisher=USD 361 |url=http://www.usd361.org/ |access-date=January 7, 2017}} USD 361 was created through school unification that consolidated Anthony and Harper schools.

Both Anthony and Harper have elementary schools. The district high school, Chaparral High School, is located halfway between the two towns. The Chaparral High School mascot is Roadrunners.{{cite web |title=Anthony-Harper |publisher=USD 361 |url=http://www.usd361.org/ |access-date=January 4, 2017}}

Anthony High School was closed through school unification. The Anthony High School mascot was Pirates."Anthony Into First With Win", The Hutchinson News, January 13, 1945, p.2.

• Dennis Moore, Congressman, 3rd District Kansas 1999–2011, born in Anthony.[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001140 Dennis Moore], Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
• Neal Patterson, American businessman who was CEO of Cerner Corporation (medical software company)
• Virgil A. Richard, United States Army general, was born in Anthony.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=166948495#fbLoggedOut Virgil Richard-obituary]
• Sidney Toler (1874–1947), actor, playwright, theatre director, comic actor in Broadway theatre, portrayed detective Charlie Chan in 22 films, appeared in supporting roles in 50 films

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• [https://www.anthonykansas.org/ City of Anthony]
• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260525 Attica - Directory of Public Officials]
• [http://www.AnthonyChamber.com Anthony Chamber of Commerce] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024185029/http://www.anthonychamber.com/ |date=October 24, 2019 }}
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/anthony.pdf Anthony city map], KDOT

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