| 词条 | Alta Vista, Kansas |
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|name = Alta Vista, Kansas |settlement_type = City |nickname = |motto = |image_skyline = Alta Vista, Kansas (1905).jpg |image_caption = Fourth of July Parade (1905) |image_flag = |image_seal = |image_map = Wabaunsee_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Alta_Vista_Highlighted.svg |map_caption = Location within Wabaunsee County and Kansas |image_map1 = Map of Wabaunsee Co, Ks, USA.png |map_caption1 = KDOT map of Wabaunsee County (legend) |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Kansas |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Wabaunsee |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = |area_footnotes = [1] |area_total_sq_mi = 0.36 |area_land_sq_mi = 0.36 |area_water_sq_mi = 0 |area_total_km2 = 0.93 |area_land_km2 = 0.93 |area_water_km2 = 0 |unit_pref = Imperial |population_as_of = 2010 |population_est = 422 |pop_est_as_of = 2016 |population_total = 444 |population_footnotes = [2] |population_density_sq_mi = auto |population_density_km2 = auto |timezone = Central (CST) |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 444 |elevation_ft = 1457 |coordinates = {{coord|38|51|50|N|96|29|21|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 66834 |area_code_type = Area code |area_code = 785 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 20-01575 [1] |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 0476909 [2] |website = |footnotes = |pop_est_footnotes = [5] }}Alta Vista is a city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 444.[3] HistoryAlta Vista was founded in 1887, and it was incorporated as a city in 1905.[4] Alta Vista is derived from the Spanish word for "high view", and the city was so named from its lofty elevation.[5][6] In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Topeka through Alta Vista to Herington.[7] The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway was foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". The first post office in Alta Vista was established in March 1887.[8] GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.[9] ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alta Vista has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10] Demographics{{US Census population|align=left |1910= 499 |1920= 484 |1930= 436 |1940= 461 |1950= 420 |1960= 400 |1970= 402 |1980= 430 |1990= 477 |2000= 442 |2010= 444 |estyear=2016 |estimate=422 |estref=[11] |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/ U.S. Decennial Census] }} Alta Vista is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 censusAs of the census[12] of 2010, there were 444 people, 189 households, and 128 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1233.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 211 housing units at an average density of {{convert|586.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. There were 189 households of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female. 2000 censusAs of the census[1] of 2000, there were 442 people, 190 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,242.1 people per square mile (474.0/km²). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 607.0 per square mile (231.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 1.36% Native American, 0.68% Pacific Islander, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.07% of the population. There were 190 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,159, and the median income for a family was $38,542. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,885. About 8.0% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over. EducationPrimary and secondary educationAlta Vista is part of Unified School District 417.[13][14] Alta Vista High School was closed through school unification. The Alta Vista High School mascot was Bulldogs.[15] RailroadsAlta Vista is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, formerly the Southern Pacific, and prior, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Alta Vista is located on UP's Golden State main line to El Paso, Texas. The line was originally built by the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railroad. References1. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=December 2, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=July 21, 2011 |df= }} 4. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA66#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=66}} 5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KAMtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA53#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Business Directory and History of Wabaunsee County | publisher=Kansas Directory Company | year=1907 | pages=53}} 6. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4421 | title=Profile for Alta Vista, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=27 June 2014}} 7. ^Rock Island Rail History 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:WB |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=27 June 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009123651/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AWB |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }} 9. ^1 {{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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-24 |df= }} 10. ^Climate Summary for Alta Vista, Kansas 11. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 12. ^1 {{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} 13. ^USD 417 14. ^Kansas School District Boundary Map {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721071446/http://www3.ksde.org/eddir/usd_map.pdf |date=July 21, 2011 }} 15. ^{{cite web | title = Alta Vista High School - Bulldog Yearbook| publisher = E-YEARBOOK.COM| url = http://www.e-yearbook.com/Alta_Vista_High_School_Bulldog_Yearbook| accessdate = 10 January 2017}} Further reading{{See also|Wabaunsee County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Wabaunsee County, Kansas}}
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