Arma, Kansas
Arma is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,407.
History
Arma was founded in 1894. It was named for W.F. Armacost, an original landowner.A post office was opened at Arma in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.
Arma was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water. It is located about 6 minutes' drive north of Frontenac, and approximately eight minutes' drive east of Girard.Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,407 people, 632 households, and 357 families in Arma. The population density was 1,240.7 per square mile. There were 708 housing units at an average density of 624.3 per square mile. The racial makeup was 90.19% white or European American, 0.78% black or African-American, 0.71% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.21% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.14% from other races, and 6.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% of the population.Of the 632 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18; 37.5% were married couples living together; 32.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.2% of the population.
21.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.4 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,707 and the median family income was $65,313. Males had a median income of $39,773 versus $25,152 for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,500. Approximately, 15.2% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,481 people, 657 households, and 372 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 736 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.1% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.Of the city' 657 households 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
2000 census
There were 669 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.91.In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,658, and the median income for a family was $36,648. Males had a median income of $27,337 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,636. About 8.4% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The community is served by Northeast USD 246 public school district.Prior to school unification, the Arma High School mascot was Bulldogs. The Arma Bulldogs won the Kansas State High School boys class B Track & Field championship in 1952. The school mascot is now a Viking.