| Portis, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Osborne Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Osborne County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 39.5636°N -98.6917°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Osborne |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1870s |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1904 |
| Named For: | Jefferson Portis |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.26 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.26 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 0.68 |
| Area Land Km2: | 0.68 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1542 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 86 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 67474 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 785 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 20-57100 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2396258 |
Portis is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 86.[2]
The first settlement at Portis was made in 1871.[3] In that year a trading post was established at the site.[4]
In 1879, the town was platted with the name of Bethany. The Central Branch Railroad routed through the city and built a station. Later, the railroad was sold to the Missouri Pacific Railroad, becoming the second "Bethany" on their railroad system. To prevent conflicts with Bethany, Missouri, it was decided to change the name of this station. The name was changed to Portis, in honor of the Vice-President of the Missouri Pacific, Thomas Jefferson Portis (born in 1827).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25sqmi, all of it land.[6]
Portis is located on the north fork of the Solomon River.
The 2020 United States census counted 86 people, 41 households, and 25 families in Portis.[7] The population density was 329.5 per square mile (127.2/km). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 229.9 per square mile (88.8/km).[8] [9] The racial makeup was 95.35% (82) white or European American (94.19% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.16% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.49% (3) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.16% (1) of the population.[11]
Of the 41 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 17.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.0% of households consisted of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.2 and the average family size was 3.4.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.0% of the population.[13]
19.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.1 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,519 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,775) and the median family income was $54,904 (+/- $6,956).[14] Males had a median income of $28,958 (+/- $19,831) versus $20,781 (+/- $3,028) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,875 (+/- $4,081).[15] Approximately, 7.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those ages 65 or over.[16] [17]
As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 103 people, 50 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 412PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 312/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races.
There were 50 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.
As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 123 people, 58 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 452.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 320.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 96.75% White, 0.81% Asian, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.
There were 58 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,653. There were 3.6% of families and 6.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.6% of those over 64.
Portis is a part of USD 392 Osborne County Schools.[20]
Portis High School was closed through school unification. The Portis High School mascot was Portis Tigers.[21]