| Coordinates | 39°20′14″N 101°32′26″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sherman |
| Named for | Ed Harris & Son |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Elevation | 3566 ft |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 17 |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| Time zone (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 67733 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | [1] |
| GNIS ID | [1] |
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
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
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- ^ "Profile of Edson, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived November 14, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 27. ISBN 9780974435886.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ 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
- ^ Climate Summary for Edson, Kansas
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "USD 352.org". USD 352. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "Edson Rockets Have Won 19 Straight Games", The Salina Journal, 15 November 1965, p.9.
- ^ "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2017.