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{{Short description|City in Rooks County, Kansas}}
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Rooks County, Kansas|Rooks]]
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|area_code = [[Area code 785|785]]
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|blank_info = 20-54125
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'''Palco,''' also known as Kellerville, is a city in [[Rooks County, Kansas|Rooks County]], [[Kansas]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city population was 277.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=September 17, 2011}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''Palco''' is a city in [[Rooks County, Kansas|Rooks County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 208.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Palco, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2054125 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315125257/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2054125 |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>


Commonly known as “Keller Ville” due to The Keller family who runs the town. Myron Keller of Keller Motors and his children Taylor Keller and Hayley Keller, all of whom attended Palco High School. Taylor Keller, a business man, and Hayley Keller, a Cave Guide, have all collectively given Palco, KS the prominence it has today.


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Palco is located at {{Coord|39|15|10|N|99|33|45|W|type:city}} (39.252891, -99.562473).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{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}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{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}}</ref>


===Climate===
===Climate===
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|2020= 208
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census|2020 United States census]] counted 208 people, 96 households, and 51 families in Palco.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 776.1 per square mile (299.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 90.38% (188) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American|European American]] (90.38% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.96% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.48% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native|Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.48% (1) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian|Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.69% (16) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.37% (7) of the population.<ref>{{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=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 96 households, 21.9% had children under the age of 18; 44.8% were married couples living together; 21.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.6% of households consisted of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey|American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $33,438 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,759) and the median family income was $41,250 (+/- $28,777).<ref>{{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=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Females had a median income of $16,250 (+/- $6,367). The median income for those above 16 years old was $19,583 (+/- $14,327).<ref>{{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=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 15.6% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 36.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{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=Palco%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


===2010 census===
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 248 people, 126 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 930.0 people per square mile (354.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 570.0 per square mile (217.4/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 96.37% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.21% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.61% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.81% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.40% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 248 people, 126 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|930.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 152 housing units at an average density of {{convert|570.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.37% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.21% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.61% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.81% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.40% of the population.


There were 126 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.60. 90% of residents of Palco are related to each other.
There were 126 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.60. 90% of residents of Palco are related to each other.
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The median income for a household in the city was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $33,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $17,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,519. About 5.7% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.3% of those 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $33,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $17,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,519. About 5.7% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.3% of those 65 or over.


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==Education==
[[File:Palco Kansas High School Sign.jpg|thumb|right|Limestone sign at Palco High School (2016)]]
[[File:Palco Kansas High School Sign.jpg|thumb|right|Limestone sign at Palco High School (2016)]]

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The community is served by [[Palco USD 269]] public school district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Palco USD 269 |url=http://www.usd269.net |accessdate=2017-01-03}}</ref> The district has one school in Palco: [[Palco Jr-Sr High School]]
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==Education==
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The community is served by [[Palco USD 269]] public school district. It has two schools: Damar Elementary School is located in [[Damar, Kansas|Damar]], [[Palco Jr-Sr High School]] is located in Palco.<ref>{{cite web |title=Palco USD 269 |url=https://www.usd269.net/ |accessdate=2021-09-02}}</ref>


The Palco Roosters won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] boys class B Indoor Track & Field championship in 1962.<ref>{{cite web | title = Track & Field | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}</ref>
The Palco Roosters won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] boys class B Indoor Track & Field championship in 1962.<ref>{{cite web | title = Track & Field | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
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{{Portal|Kansas}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260955 Palco - Directory of Public Officials], League of Kansas Municipalities
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260955 Palco - Directory of Public Officials], League of Kansas Municipalities
* [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Palco&county=Rooks Historic Images], Wichita State University Library
* [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Palco&county=Rooks Historic Images], Wichita State University Library
* [http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/palco.PDF Palco City Map], KDOT
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/palco.PDF Palco city map], KDOT


{{Rooks County, Kansas}}
{{Rooks County, Kansas}}

Revision as of 01:40, 15 January 2024

"Palco" redirects here. For the company, see Pacific Lumber Company. For other uses, see Palco (disambiguation).

Palco, Kansas
City
Township Hall (2016)
Township Hall (2016)
Location within Rooks County and Kansas
Location within Rooks County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rooks County (legend)
KDOT map of Rooks County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°15′10″N 99°33′49″W / 39.25278°N 99.56361°W / 39.25278; -99.56361[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRooks
Founded1888
Incorporated1903
Named forPalmer and Cole
Area
[2]
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,277 ft (694 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total208
 • Density770/sq mi (300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67657
Area code785
FIPS code20-54125
GNIS ID2396127[1]
WebsiteCity website

Palco is a city in Rooks County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 208.[3]

History

Palco was established in 1888 by Union Pacific Railroad as a train depot on a newly formed line. The town was given the name Palco for railroad officials Palmer and Cole.

The post office was moved from the nearby town of Cresson.[4][5] Cresson (named for Cresson, PA) was granted a post office in 1879. In 1887, rumors circulated that the railroad would lay track 1-1/2 miles to the south of Cresson. Many citizens and businesses abandoned Cresson to form the community of New Cresson along the expected railroad route. When the railroad track was laid it curved to the north missing New Cresson. The town was soon abandoned. An ironic twist is that the northern route of the track passed near the original town of Cresson.[6]

In 1893, Palco was nearly wiped out by a prairie fire. The fire originated in Graham County and consumed thousands of acres along with farmsteads and livestock in Graham, Rooks, Ellis and Russell Counties before being extinguished. Seven people lost their lives in the blaze.[7]

Palco filed for incorporation as a third class city in 1906 and elected Robert Kirkendall as mayor.[8]

Fire again hit Palco in 1923 destroying many businesses along Main Street including the hotel, post office, real estate office and a doctor's office.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all of it land.[10]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Palco has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910279—
19202810.7%
19302903.2%
1940276−4.8%
195040546.7%
196057542.0%
1970398−30.8%
1980329−17.3%
1990295−10.3%
2000248−15.9%
201027711.7%
2020208−24.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 208 people, 96 households, and 51 families in Palco.[12][13] The population density was 776.1 per square mile (299.7/km2). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km2).[13][14] The racial makeup was 90.38% (188) white or European American (90.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.96% (2) black or African-American, 0.48% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.48% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.69% (16) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.37% (7) of the population.[16]

Of the 96 households, 21.9% had children under the age of 18; 44.8% were married couples living together; 21.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.6% of households consisted of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.7.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.[18]

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.4 males.[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $33,438 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,759) and the median family income was $41,250 (+/- $28,777).[19] Females had a median income of $16,250 (+/- $6,367). The median income for those above 16 years old was $19,583 (+/- $14,327).[20] Approximately, 15.6% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22]

2010 census

As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 277 people, 112 households, and 71 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,025.9 inhabitants per square mile (396.1/km2). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 566.7 per square mile (218.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 3.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 248 people, 126 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 930.0 inhabitants per square mile (359.1/km2). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 570.0 per square mile (220.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.37% White, 1.21% African American, 1.61% Native American, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.60. 90% of residents of Palco are related to each other.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $33,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,519. About 5.7% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.3% of those 65 or over.

Limestone sign at Palco High School (2016)

Education

The community is served by Palco USD 269 public school district. It has two schools: Damar Elementary School is located in Damar, Palco Jr-Sr High School is located in Palco.[25]

The Palco Roosters won the Kansas State High School boys class B Indoor Track & Field championship in 1962.[26]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Palco, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Palco, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Rydjord, John (1972). Kansas Place-Names. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman. p. 452. ISBN 0-8061-0994-7.
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  6. ^ Palco Kansas Centennial September 1988, 1988, p.19.
  7. ^ "Prairie Fires", The Plainville Times, 16 March 1893, p.1.
  8. ^ "Palco to Celebrate 100 Years of Exciting History this Weekend", Plainville Times, 1 September 1988, p.6 .
  9. ^ "Big Fire at Palco", Plainville Times, 15 February 1923, p.1 .
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Palco, Kansas
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  25. ^ "Palco USD 269". Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  26. ^ "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 6, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Rooks County, Kansas

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