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.
Edson, Kansas | |
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  Edson  Edson | |
| Coordinates: 39°20′14″N 101°32′26″W / 39.33722°N 101.54056°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sherman |
| Named for | Ed Harris & Son |
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 67733 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-19925[1] |
| GNIS ID | 471252[1] |
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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
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] The racial makeup was 100.0% (17) white or European American (100.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[12]
Of the 12 households, 8.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.7% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 58.3% of households consisted of individuals and 33.3% 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.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[14]
0.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 47.1% from 45 to 64, and 35.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 240.0 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 240.0 males.[9]
Education
The community is served by Goodland USD 352 public school district.[15]
Edson schools were closed through school unification. The Edson Rockets[16] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1965.[17]