Unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Ada is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 86.[2] It is located approximately 12 miles west of Minneapolis.
History
Ottawa County was formed in 1860 and organized in 1866.[3] A post office was opened in Ada in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1998.[4]
In 1888, a rail line of the Chicago, Kansas and Western Railroad opened from Manchester, Kansas in the east to Barnard in the west, a 43 mi (69 km) line, with a depot in Ada. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway acquired this railroad in 1901.[5] An application was filed in 1983 to abandon this "Minneapolis District" line.[6]
Demographics
Historical population
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2010 | 100 | | — |
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| 2020 | 86 | | −14.0% |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ada as a census-designated place starting with the 2010 census.[7]
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 86 people, 34 households, and 20 families in Ada.[8][9] The population density was 33.8 per square mile (13.1/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 21.3 per square mile (8.2/km2).[9][10] The racial makeup was 84.88% (73) white or European American (84.88% non-Hispanic white), 2.33% (2) 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 12.79% (11) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.98% (6) of the population.[12]
Of the 34 households, 20.6% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 23.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.2% of households consisted of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.1.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.3% of the population.[14]
24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.5 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.6 males.[9]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $33,798 (with a margin of error of +/- $143) and the median family income was $33,808 (+/- $208).[15]
Education
The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.
Ada High School was closed through school unification in 1965.[16] The Ada High School mascot was the Wildcat.[17]
