Monument, Kansas

Monument is a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern Logan County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 56.^[2] It is located along U.S. Route 40, west of Oakley.

Monument, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 39°6′16″N 101°0′26″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Logan
Elevation [1]	3,173 ft (967 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	56
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-48025[1]
GNIS ID	471338[1]

History

Established sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, it was originally called Monument Station as it served as a stop for the overland stage and for travelers moving westward through Fort Wallace.

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monument has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	56		—
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 56 people, 23 households, and 11 families in Monument.^[4][5] The population density was 104.3 per square mile (40.3/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 67.0 per square mile (25.9/km²).^[5][6] The racial makeup was 76.79% (43) white or European American (76.79% non-Hispanic white), 1.79% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 7.14% (4) from other races, and 14.29% (8) from two or more races.^[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.14% (4) of the population.^[8]

Of the 23 households, 8.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.5% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 43.5% of households consisted of individuals and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[5] The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 3.0.^[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.^[10]

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.7 males.^[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 55.2 males.^[5]

Transportation

U.S. Route 40 highway and Union Pacific Railroad pass through Monument.