Ramona is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 78.[3] The city name is a Spanish name. It is located southwest of Herington next to a railroad.
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
The city name Ramona is a Spanish name. Land ownership of the Ramona area dates back when the area belonged to Spain. Manuel De Lisa, a New Orleans merchant, petitioned his government for a large land grant in the Ramona area on July 16, 1799.[5]
A post office was established in Ramona on August 9, 1887.[7]
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed near Ramona, north to south through Marion County, with much controversy over road damage, tax exemption, and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).[8][9][10]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all of it land.[11] The county line is 0.5 miles north of Ramona.
Of the 39 households, 43.6% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.1% of the population.[18]
21.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 14.1% from 25 to 44, 46.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.8 males.[13]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,924) and the median family income was $48,750 (+/- $11,319).[19] Approximately, 27.3% of families and 39.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]
2010 census
As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 187 people, 66 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was 603.2 inhabitants per square mile (232.9/km2). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 290.3 per square mile (112.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 2.1% Native American, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 66 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.36.
The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 35.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 94 people, 40 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 318.5 inhabitants per square mile (123.0/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 193.1 per square mile (74.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.74% White, 4.26% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.38% of the population.
There were 40 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% 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 2.74.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.1 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,345. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
Government
The Ramona government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd and last Monday of each month at 7PM.[24]
City Hall, 311 "D" Street.
U.S. Post Office, 215 "D" Street.
Education
The community is served by Centre USD 397 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.[25]
