Kincaid, Kansas Explained

Kincaid, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Anderson Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Anderson County (legend)
Coordinates:38.0814°N -95.1553°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Anderson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1885
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1886
Named For:Robert Kincaid
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Cristin Fuller
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.50
Area Land Sq Mi:0.50
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:1.30
Area Land Km2:1.30
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1043
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:103
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:66039
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-36875
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2395535

Kincaid is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 103.[2]

History

Kincaid was founded in 1885.[3] It was named for Robert Kincaid, of Mound City.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5sqmi, all of it land.[5]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 103 people, 46 households, and 28 families in Kincaid.[6] The population density was 206.0 per square mile (79.5/km). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 146.0 per square mile (56.4/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 91.26% (94) white or European American (91.26% non-Hispanic white), 2.91% (3) black or African-American, 0.97% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.85% (5) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[10]

Of the 46 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 37.0% were married couples living together; 37.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.0% of households consisted of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.9.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.9% of the population.[12]

24.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,657) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $3,375).[13] Males had a median income of $23,438 (+/- $21,393) versus $27,750 (+/- $8,483) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,286 (+/- $6,222).[14] Approximately, 18.8% of families and 29.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under the age of 18 and 28.6% of those ages 65 or over.[15] [16]

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 122 people, 56 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 244PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 190/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 178 people, 73 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 183.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 94.38% White, 4.49% Native American, 1.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,857, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $20,694 versus $14,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,472. About 7.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 4.9% of those 65 or over.

Area events

The Kincaid Fair is an annual three-day event. It originally was first held in 1908.[19]

Government

The Kincaid consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM.[20]

Education

Kincaid is part of Unified School District 479.[21] The district high school is Crest High School.

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 Kincaid, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . June 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220624220428/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2036875 . June 24, 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: County Towns . Anderson County Historical Society . 4 June 2014 . 8 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608025146/http://historyandersoncoks.org/Towns.html . dead .
  4. Book: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . Govt. Print. Off. . Gannett, Henry . 1905 . 175.
  5. 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 .
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . 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 . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . 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.
  19. https://kincaidfair.com/ Kincaid Fair.
  20. http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=239 Kincaid - Directory of Public Officials
  21. http://www.usd479.org USD 479