| Dearing, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Montgomery Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 37.0533°N -95.6953°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Montgomery |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1909 |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 1.51 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 1.51 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 3.92 |
| Area Land Km2: | 3.92 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 784 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 382 |
| 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: | 67340 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2394479 |
| Website: | City website |
Dearing is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 382.[2]
The first post office in Dearing was established in January 1888.[3] Dearing was incorporated in 1909.[4]
On March 25, 1925, The city was affected by the Tri-State tornado, damages included destroyed homes and a gas station
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.52sqmi, all land.[5]
The 2020 United States census counted 382 people, 171 households, and 114 families in Dearing.[6] The population density was 252.3 per square mile (97.4/km). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 124.2 per square mile (47.9/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 77.49% (296) white or European American (76.44% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 6.02% (23) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.05% (4) Asian, 0.26% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 15.18% (58) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.36% (9) of the population.[10]
Of the 171 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18; 50.3% were married couples living together; 16.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.4.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.1% of the population.[12]
19.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.5 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,581) and the median family income was $56,463 (+/- $6,930).[13] Males had a median income of $51,346 (+/- $14,349). The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,083 (+/- $12,172).[14] Approximately, 3.1% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those ages 65 or over.[15] [16]
As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 431 people, 187 households, and 124 families residing in the city. The population density was 283.6PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 137.5/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% White, 0.2% African American, 5.8% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 7.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 187 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 415 people, 175 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 1339.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 655sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 92.53% White, 0.48% African American, 3.86% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.
There were 175 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,361, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $28,472 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,745. About 10.6% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
The community is served by Coffeyville USD 445 public school district.