Wilsey is a city in Morris County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 139.

History

An agricultural-based community, Wilsey was named after pioneer John D. Wilsey. In the early 1880s, the Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through the county, at which time Wilsey established the city. The community once supported a business district and schools. The post office in Wilsey was discontinued in 1997.

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, Wilsey has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 153 people, 66 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 88 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.5%

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, 2.6%

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, 1.3% Native American, 3.9% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population. There were 66 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91. The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 191 people, 77 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 86 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.38%

and 2.62% Native American.

or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population. There were 77 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.15. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $18,750 for females. The

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for the city was $10,781. About 2.0% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the

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, including 6.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district. The district high school is Council Grove High School. Wilsey schools were closed through school unification. The Wilsey Wildcats won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1961.

References

External links

Wilsey - Directory of Public Officials

Historic Images of Wilsey
Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
Topo Map of Wilsey area
USGS {{Authority control Cities in Morris County, Kansas Cities in Kansas