Coats is a city in Pratt County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 68. It is located approximately 12 miles southwest of Pratt.

History

Coats was founded in about 1887 by William A. Coats, and named for him. Coats was incorporated as a city within the now-defunct Grant Township in 1909. The town formerly hosted a stop on the Wichita & Englewood division Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad and had a weekly newspaper (the Courant). The first post office in Coats was established in June 1887.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Coats has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 68 people, 32 households, and 21 families in Coats. The population density was 299.6 per square mile (115.7/km). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 198.2 per square mile (76.5/km). The racial makeup was 91.18% (62)

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or European American (85.29% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0)

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or African-American, 1.47% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 4.41% (3) from other races, and 2.94% (2) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 13.24% (9) of the population. Of the 32 households, 40.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 31.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.4% 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 2.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.4% of the population. 22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.8 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $58,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $53,643) and the median family income was $62,870 (+/- $31,496). Males had a median income of $30,438 (+/- $6,627) versus $36,042 (+/- $20,478) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,750 (+/- $4,610). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the

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, including 14.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 83 people, 31 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 61 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.2%

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, 1.2% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population. There were 31 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.24. The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 112 people, 51 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 69 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.54%

, 0.89% Native American, 0.89% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 4.46% of the population. There were 51 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,188 for females. The

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for the city was $12,985. There were 20.0% of families and 20.9% of the population living below the

, including 23.5% of under eighteens and 18.4% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

References

External links

Coats - Directory of Public Officials

Coats city map
KDOT {{Authority control Cities in Kansas Cities in Pratt County, Kansas 1887 establishments in Kansas Populated places established in 1887