| Fowler, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Meade Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Meade County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 37.3828°N -100.1956°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Meade |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1880s |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Date1: | 1886 |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1908 |
| Named For: | George Fowler |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.47 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.47 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 1.23 |
| Area Land Km2: | 1.23 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 2487 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 534 |
| 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: | 67844 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 20-24175 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2394802 |
Fowler is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 534.[2]
Fowler was laid out and platted in 1886. It was named for George Fowler, the original owner of the town site.[3] [4]
Fowler was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47sqmi, all of it land.[6]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fowler has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]
The 2020 United States census counted 534 people, 207 households, and 128 families in Fowler.[8] The population density was 1,126.6 per square mile (435.0/km). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 575.9 per square mile (222.4/km).[9] [10] The racial makeup was 76.22% (407) white or European American (70.6% non-Hispanic white), 2.81% (15) black or African-American, 0.56% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.3% (55) from other races, and 10.11% (54) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 23.97% (128) of the population.[12]
Of the 207 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 51.7% were married couples living together; 23.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.9.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population.[14]
27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.5 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,421) and the median family income was $42,361 (+/- $12,647).[15] Males had a median income of $32,993 (+/- $2,576) versus $21,806 (+/- $7,326) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,598 (+/- $5,371).[16] Approximately, 15.9% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those ages 65 or over.[17] [18]
As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 590 people, 231 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1255.3PD/sqmi. There were 273 housing units at an average density of 580.9/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.9% of the population.
There were 231 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
As of the census[20] of 2000, there were 567 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 1203.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 564.6sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 93.12% White, 0.18% Native American, 5.29% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.41% of the population.
There were 234 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,214, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $26,827 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,788. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
The community is served by Fowler USD 225 public school district with two schools: Fowler Elementary School and Fowler High School[21]