Copeland, Kansas

Copeland is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States.  As of the 2020 census, 251 people lived there.

 History 
Copeland was founded in 1912. It was named for E. L. Copeland, an official of the Santa Fe Railroad.

The first post office in Copeland was founded in October 1912.

 Geography 
Copeland is at  (37.540199, -100.630236).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

 People 

 2020 census 
The 2020 census says that there were 251 people, 93 households, and 71 families living in Copeland. Of the households, 83.9% owned their home and 16.1% rented their home.

The median age was 41.5 years. Of the people, 93.6% were White, 2.8% were from some other race, and 3.6% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.6% of the people.

 2010 census 
The 2010 census says that there were 310 people, 112 households, and 87 families living in the city.

 Education 
South Gray Schools has two parts: Copeland USD 476 and Montezuma USD 371. They include an Elementary school and Junior High School in Copeland, and an Elementary and High School in Montezuma.

Before to school unification, Copeland was home to Copeland High School, which had a mascot known as the Vikings."Copeland Marked By Inexperience", Garden City Telegram, 1 September 1978, p.43.

 References 

 Other websites 

City
 Copeland - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 476, local school district
Maps
 Copeland City Map, KDOT

Category:Cities in Gray County, Kansas