Circleville, Kansas

Circleville was founded in 1863.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | 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=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n346 350]}} It may have been named after Circleville, Ohio,{{cite book|last=Capace|first=Nancy|title=Encyclopedia of Kansas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TSFZV1bcgOQC&pg=PA151|date=1 June 2000|publisher=North American Book Dist LLC|isbn=978-0-403-09312-0|page=151}} or because the town "circled" around the prairie.{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jXNNAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA78 | title=Business directory and history of Jackson County | author=Barr, Elizabeth N. | year=1907 | pages=78}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{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 |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Circleville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=925141&cityname=Circleville%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Circleville, Kansas]

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Circleville is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 United States census counted 153 people, 63 households, and 39 families in Circleville.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 604.7 per square mile (233.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 300.4 per square mile (116.0/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=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 88.24% (135) white or European American (87.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.31% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.65% (1) from other races, and 9.8% (15) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.65% (1) 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=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 63 households, 25.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.0% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.4.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.8% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

26.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 115.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $44,063 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,770) and the median family income was $53,125 (+/- $2,754).{{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=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $31,071 (+/- $2,575) versus $13,571 (+/- $2,752) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $20,625 (+/- $16,094).{{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=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 1.9% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% 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=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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=Circleville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 170 people, 69 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|653.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 77 housing units at an average density of {{convert|296.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.6% African American, and 4.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 69 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 185 people, 77 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,020.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 80 housing units at an average density of {{convert|441.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.97% White, 2.70% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,885, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,293. About 12.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.0% of those 65 or over.

The community is served by Jackson Heights USD 335 public school district.

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{{See also|Jackson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Jackson County, Kansas}}

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260609 Circleville - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/circleville.pdf Circleville city map], KDOT

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