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Encyclopedia > Toronto, Kansas

Toronto is a city located in Woodson County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 312.


Geography

Location of Toronto, Kansas

Toronto is located at 37°47'55" North, 95°56'58" West (37.798598, -95.949555)1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 312 people, 171 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density is 325.6/km˛ (840.1/mi˛). There are 245 housing units at an average density of 255.7/km˛ (659.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.44% White, 0.00% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.


There are 171 households out of which 16.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% are married couples living together, 5.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 53.2% are non-families. 48.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 28.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.82 and the average family size is 2.60.


In the city the population is spread out with 17.3% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 34.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 55 years. For every 100 females there are 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $19,643, and the median income for a family is $26,667. Males have a median income of $23,500 versus $13,929 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,960. 15.9% of the population and 12.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


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Toronto Lake (754 words)
In Kansas, this region is known as the Chautauqua Hills and has remarkable habitat diversity, including upland and riparian woodlands, prairie glades and clear streams and rivers with excellent aquatic biodiversity.
The state park at Toronto Lake was re-named as Cross Timbers State Park in 2002 to reflect the unique character of the area.
Toronto Wildlife Area, located along the Verdigris River, Walnut Creek, and the north end of the lake, provides year-round viewing for white-tailed deer, red fox, raccoon, and turkey, particularly in the twilight hours.
ESPN.com Toronto/Kansas City preview (655 words)
Kansas City's Johnny Damon went 3-for-4 and is 61-for-124 (.492) since the All-Star break, raising his average from.267 to.329.
Toronto trailed 6-3 in the fourth before going ahead on Batista's homer, which tied him with Chicago's Frank Thomas, consecutive doubles by Jose Cruz Jr.
Toronto made it 13-7 in the sixth on Gonzalez's RBI double off Fussell, run-scoring singles by Martinez and Delgado off Tim Byrdak and Fullmer's 24th homer, his 10th since the All-Star break.
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