Harveyville, Kansas Explained

Harveyville, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Wabaunsee Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Wabaunsee County (legend)
Coordinates:38.7892°N -95.9628°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wabaunsee
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1880
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1905
Named For:Henry Harvey
Government Footnotes:[1]
Government Type:Mayor–Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.13
Area Land Sq Mi:0.13
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.33
Area Land Km2:0.33
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1168
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:178
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:66431
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-30575
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2394319

Harveyville is a city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 178.[3] It is located 8.5miles northwest of the city of Burlingame.

History

Harveyville was founded in 1880. It was named for Henry Harvey, a missionary to the Shawnee Indians and early settlers at the town site.[4] Harveyville was incorporated as a city in 1905.[5]

2012 Tornado

See main article: 2012 Leap Day tornado outbreak. On February 28, 2012, around 9:02 pm, an EF-2 tornado caused damage to Harveyville.[6] [7] Approximately 40 percent of Harveyville's buildings had significant damage and one of the town's two churches was completely destroyed. Preliminary damage assessments in Harveyville listed 28 homes as not livable with 36 sustaining moderate damage, six with minor damage and one commercial building damaged.[8] Twelve people were injured and one death, but no missing people.[9] [10] The National Weather Service determined the tornado was on the ground for 4 minutes and had a maximum width of 150yard. It touched down about 1miles southwest of Harveyville and ended 4miles northeast.[6]

Geography

Harveyville is located in the Osage Cuestas of the Great Plains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13sqmi, all of it land.[11]

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, Harveyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Harveyville is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 178 people, 82 households, and 47 families in Harveyville.[13] The population density was 1,401.6 per square mile (541.1/km). There were 94 housing units at an average density of 740.2 per square mile (285.8/km).[14] [15] The racial makeup was 90.45% (161) white or European American (88.2% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.12% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.56% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.87% (14) from two or more races.[16] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.06% (9) of the population.[17]

Of the 82 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 23.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.6.[18] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.3% of the population.[19]

19.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 78.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,292 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,037) and the median family income was $71,875 (+/- $17,216).[20] Males had a median income of $21,917 (+/- $6,408) versus $52,000 (+/- $20,605) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,688 (+/- $11,007).[21] Approximately, 8.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under the age of 18 and 16.2% of those ages 65 or over.[22] [23]

2010 census

As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 236 people, 93 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1815.4PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 815.4/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[25] of 2000, there were 267 people, 100 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The population density was 1943.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 793.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White, 0.75% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,688. About 14.5% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.0% of those 65 or over.

Area attractions

Harveyville is home to the Harveyville Project, an Artist Residency and Sculpture Garden.[26]

Government

The Harveyville government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm.[1]

Education

The community is served by Mission Valley USD 330 public school district, which was created by school unification when Eskridge / Harveyville / Dover schools consolidated. Mission Valley High School is located approximately 8 miles northwest of Harveyville, and its mascot is Mission Valley Vikings.[27]

Harveyville High School was closed through school unification in 1970. The Harveyville Yellow Jackets[28] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Indoor Track & Field championship in 1966.[29]

Transportation

Highway K-31 passes along the south edge of Harveyville. Though the city is a couple of miles northwest of the Kansas Turnpike, the nearest exit is located much farther southwest along U.S. Route 56 in Lyon County.

In popular culture

Harveyville is also the setting of the Depression era novel, "The Persian Pickle Club" by Sandra Dallas published in 1995 by St. Martin's Griffin.

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: City of Harveyville . The League of Kansas Municipalities . May 28, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  3. Web site: Profile of Harveyville, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . May 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220514101243/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2030575 . May 14, 2022 . live.
  4. Book: Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society . Kansas State Printing Plant . Kansas State Historical Society . 1916 . 310.
  5. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 826.
  6. http://cjonline.com/news/2012-02-29/harveyville-tornado-classified-ef-2 Harveyville tornado classified as EF-2; The Topeka Capital-Journal; February 29, 2012.
  7. http://www.kctv5.com/story/17041098/punishing-storms-hit-harveyville-cause-injuries-damage Possible tornado causes injuries, extensive damage in Harveyville; KCTV5; February 28, 2012.
  8. Web site: Harveyville to hold town hall meeting; The Topeka Capital-Journal; March 3, 2012. . March 3, 2012 . https://archive.today/20120708015323/http://cjonline.com/news/2012-03-03/harveyville-hold-town-hall-meeting . July 8, 2012 . dead .
  9. http://cjonline.com/news/2012-03-02/need-harveyville-cleanup-volunteers-reduced Harveyville cleanup volunteers reduced; The Topeka Capital-Journal; March 2, 2012.
  10. Web site: Injuries confirmed in possible Wabaunsee County tornado; The Topeka Capital-Journal; February 28, 2012. . February 29, 2012 . https://archive.today/20120708120331/http://cjonline.com/news/2012-02-28/injuries-confirmed-possible-wabaunsee-co-tornado . July 8, 2012 . dead .
  11. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  12. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=764341&cityname=Harveyville%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Harveyville, Kansas
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  19. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  20. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  21. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  22. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  23. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  24. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  25. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  26. http://harveyvilleproject.com/ Harveyville Project
  27. Web site: Mission Valley USD 330 . USD 330. 4 January 2017.
  28. "Harveyville Waubaunsee County Champion To Battle Reading", The Emporia Gazette, 18 February 1947, p.8.
  29. Web site: Track & Field . KSHSAA . 6 January 2017 . November 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161113174817/http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm . dead .