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City in Rawlins County, Kansas

Atwood is a city in and the county seat of Rawlins County, Kansas, United States.

In 1875, T. A. Andrews and J. M. Matheny traveled to Rawlins County and started a town site about two miles east of the current city. The city of Attwood (with two t's) was named after Attwood Matheny, the 14 year old son who accompanied his father on the journey. In 1882, the U. S. Post Office requested permission to drop one "t" thus becoming Atwood. In 1881, Atwood became the county seat of Rawlins County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.10 square miles (3 km2), of which 1.04 square miles (3 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0 km2) is water.

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Atwood has a semi arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

The 2020 United States census counted 1,290 people, 557 households, and 324 families in Atwood. The racial makeup was 87.21% (1,125) white or European American (84.11% non Hispanic white), 1.01% (13) black or African American, 0.16% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.31% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.64% (47) from other races, and 7.67% (99) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.46% (122) of the population. Of the 557 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.4% were married couples living together; 27.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.5% of households consisted of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.9% of the population. 23.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. Males had a median income of $37,381 (+/ $8,708) versus $31,181 (+/ $5,889) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,152 (+/ $3,951). Approximately, 3.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,194 people, 568 households, and 299 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 666 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population. There were 568 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age in the city was 50.9 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 577 households, and 347 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 708 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.16% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population. There were 577 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% 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 2.78. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,221, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $27,768 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,161. About 4.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Rawlins County Historical Museum, 308 State Street. Shirley Opera House (NRHP), 503 Main Street.

Rawlins County Fair, held in July.

US 36 and K 25 highways cross in Atwood.

Nebraska Kansas Colorado Railway passes through Atwood.