Dresden, Kansas Explained

Dresden, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Decatur Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Decatur County (legend)
Coordinates:39.6222°N -100.4214°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Decatur
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1888
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1920
Named For:Dresden, Germany
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.90
Area Land Sq Mi:0.90
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:2.34
Area Land Km2:2.34
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:2733
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:43
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:67635
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-18600
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:471072

Dresden is a city in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 43.[2]

History

Dresden was founded in 1888.[3] It was named by German settlers after the city of Dresden, Germany.[4] [5]

The first post office in Dresden was established in October 1888.[6]

Dresden was a station on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[7]

Geography

Dresden is located at 39.6222°N -100.4214°W (39.622221, -100.421403).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94sqmi, all of it land.[9]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 43 people, 20 households, and 7 families in Dresden.[10] The population density was 47.7 per square mile (18.4/km). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 29.9 per square mile (11.6/km).[11] [12] The racial makeup was 93.02% (40) white or European American (93.02% 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 6.98% (3) from two or more races.[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[14]

Of the 20 households, 5.0% had children under the age of 18; 25.0% were married couples living together; 45.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 55.0% of households consisted of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.2.[15]

27.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 11.6% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $52,083 (+/- $16,997).[16] The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,250 (+/- $27,820).[17]

2010 census

As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 41 people, 19 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 43.6PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 30.9/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 19 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 34.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 51 people, 23 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 54.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 29.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, and 26.1% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $31,500. Males had a median income of $12,500 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,236. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

North of highway 383 is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district, South of the highway is served by Hoxie USD 412.

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 Dresden, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . March 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220315112320/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2018600 . March 15, 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: Decatur County . Kansas State Library . Blue Skyways . 7 June 2014.
  4. Web site: Profile for Dresden, Kansas . . 8 June 2014 . May 15, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190515024342/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4589 . dead .
  5. Book: Kansas, a Guide to the Sunflower State . Works Progress Administration . Federal Writers' Project . 1939 . 448. 9781623760151 .
  6. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) . Kansas Historical Society . 8 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009130114/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ADC . October 9, 2013 .
  7. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 547.
  8. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  9. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-07-02 .
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  19. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .