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

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

Climate

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

Demographics

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

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

  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.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Sherman County, Kansas


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edson,_Kansas
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