Bassett, Kansas Explained

Bassett, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Allen Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Allen County (legend)
Coordinates:37.9064°N -95.4075°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Allen
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Iola
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1903
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1903
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.10
Area Land Sq Mi:0.07
Area Water Sq Mi:0.03
Area Total Km2:0.25
Area Land Km2:0.17
Area Water Km2:0.08
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:955
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:20
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:66749 (Iola)
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-04450
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2394075

Bassett is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Neosho River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 20.[2]

History

Bassett was founded in 1903. The following year the Bassett and Concreto extensions were made to the Iola Electric Railroad street car line. In 1914, the first concrete road in Kansas was laid in Bassett.[3]

Geography

Bassett is situated east of the Neosho River along the south bank of Elm Creek in Iola Township, and it lies adjacent to the southern border of the city of Iola (the county seat). Lake Bassola lies to the east of the city. The city is less than two miles southwest of the interchange between U.S. Routes 54 and 169.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09sqmi, of which, 0.06sqmi is land and 0.03sqmi is water.[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bassett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 20 people, 5 households, and 2 families in Bassett.[6] The population density was 298.5 per square mile (115.3/km). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 149.3 per square mile (57.6/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 75.0% (15) white or European American (75.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 25.0% (5) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[10]

Of the 5 households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18; 20.0% were married couples living together; 40.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.0% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.5.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.0% of the population.[12]

30.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 10.0% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.

2010 census

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 14 people, 5 households, and 4 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.3PD/sqmi. There were 10 housing units at an average density of 166.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 5 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 64.3% male and 35.7% female.

2000 census

As of the U.S. Census in 2000,[14] there were 22 people, 10 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 309.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 10 housing units at an average density of 140.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 95.45% White and 4.55% Black or African American.

There were 10 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.6% under the age of 18, 22.7% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $14,688, and the median income for a family was $14,375. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,388. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Government

Bassett is incorporated as a city of the third class and, as such, receives services from Iola Township and Allen County.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Bassett, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . June 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220624011358/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2004450 . June 24, 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: Toland. David C. Time Line of Allen County, Kansas (1803–1992). 2007-12-15.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-01-25 .
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=989341&cityname=Bassett%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Bassett, Kansas
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  14. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .