| Treece, Kansas | |
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| — City — | |
| Location of Treece, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 1,380/sq mi (532.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 66778 |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-71350[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0469375[3] |
Treece is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 138.[1]
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Treece and neighboring Picher were formed as a result of mining operations in the early 20th century. Treece was a heavy supplier of lead, zinc, and iron ore. During its maximum production, Treece had a population of over 20,000 and produced $20 billion worth of ore mainly during the World War I and World War II. After the 1970s, ore production declined rapidly as did the town's population.[4]
It is located less than a mile north of Picher, Oklahoma, a town which has been closed due to lead pollution, and its citizen's property bought out by the Environmental Protection Agency. Citizens of Treece were also demanding a buy-out, but at first were not certain of receiving one.[5] As of September 2009, it was reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wanted to clean up the soil in Treece, instead of moving its residents away.[6] Congress, however, passed an environmental appropriations bill on October 29, 2009, that authorizes the EPA to buy out the town.[7] Residents had until August 31, 2010 to apply for a Federal buyout[8] and offers are to be made to the 80 residents who applied in December.[9]
Treece is located at (37.000262, -94.843723).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 749 |
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| 1940 | 568 | −24.2% | |
| 1950 | 378 | −33.5% | |
| 1960 | 280 | −25.9% | |
| 1970 | 225 | −19.6% | |
| 1990 | 172 |
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| 2000 | 149 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −7.4% | |
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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 149 people, 59 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,134.9 people per square mile (821.8/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 945.6 per square mile (364.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.91% White, 2.01% African American, 7.38% Native American, and 4.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 59 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,122. There were 20.0% of families and 26.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 40.5% of under eighteens and 19.0% of those over 64.
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