Deerfield, Kansas Explained

Deerfield, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Kearny Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Kearny County (legend)
Coordinates:37.9819°N -101.1331°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kearny
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1885
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1907
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.48
Area Land Sq Mi:0.48
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:1.25
Area Land Km2:1.25
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:2950
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:711
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:67838
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-17225
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2394490

Deerfield is a city in Kearny County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 711.[2] It is located along Highway 50.

History

The first settlement was made at Deerfield in 1885. Deerfield was incorporated as a city in 1907.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47sqmi, all of it land.[4]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 711 people, 235 households, and 169 families in Deerfield.[6] The population density was 1,478.2 per square mile (570.7/km). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 49.93% (355) white or European American (39.8% non-Hispanic white), 0.84% (6) black or African-American, 1.55% (11) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.28% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 24.61% (175) from other races, and 22.78% (162) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 56.82% (404) of the population.[10]

Of the 235 households, 44.7% had children under the age of 18; 49.8% were married couples living together; 26.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.3% of households consisted of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.3 and the average family size was 5.1.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.2% of the population.[12]

30.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,416) and the median family income was $55,625 (+/- $23,803).[13] Males had a median income of $38,000 (+/- $10,037) versus $21,806 (+/- $11,290) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,917 (+/- $13,385).[14] Approximately, 24.1% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 27.7% of those ages 65 or over.[15] [16]

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 700 people, 235 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1489.4PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 529.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 14.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.7% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As the 2000 census,[18] there were 884 people, 270 households and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 1843.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 592.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 65.27% White, 0.34% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 30.54% from other races, and 3.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.58% of the population.

There were 270 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 3.66.

39.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median household income was $31,944 and the median family income was $36,111. Males had a median income of $23,182 compared with $18,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,802. About 11.8% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Deerfield USD 216 public school district.

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 Deerfield, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . November 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211115154516/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2017225 . November 15, 2021 . live.
  3. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 504.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2012-01-25. dead.
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=40241&cityname=Deerfield%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Deerfield, Kansas
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-02 . 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 . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  18. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.