New Strawn is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 394.HistoryThe city of New Strawn came about when John Redmond Reservoir was built, causing the original town of Strawn to be claimed by the Army Corp of Engineers for flood area. The old city of Strawn is usually available for exploration. The streets are still distinguishable, although the land was rescaped after the demolition of the buildings. The school at "old" Strawn had a two-room school with first through fourth grades in one room and fifth through eighth grade in the second room. Church services were held in the same building on Sunday.New Strawn is noted in the area for the top-notch fishing in its city lake, and for its Fourth of July Fireworks show.GeographyNew Strawn is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82sqmi, of which, 0.78sqmi is land and 0.04sqmi is water.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Strawn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 394 people, 163 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 505.1PD/sqmi. There were 173 housing units at an average density of 221.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
