Morganville, Kansas Explained

Morganville, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Clay Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
Coordinates:39.4667°N -97.2039°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clay
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.34
Area Land Sq Mi:0.34
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.89
Area Land Km2:0.88
Area Water Km2:0.01
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1234
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:180
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:67468
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-48225
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2395401

Morganville is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 180.[2]

History

Morganville was founded in 1870.[3] It was named for its founder, Ebenezer Morgan.[4] The first store in Morganville opened in 1871.[5]

The post office in Morganville was originally called Della. It was established in 1871.[6]

Morganville was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34sqmi, all of it land.[8]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 180 people, 75 households, and 57 families in Morganville.[9] The population density was 531.0 per square mile (205.0/km). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 236.0 per square mile (91.1/km).[10] [11] The racial makeup was 92.78% (167) white or European American (92.22% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.11% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.11% (11) from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.22% (4) of the population.[13]

Of the 75 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 18.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.[14] The percentage of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.6% of the population.[15]

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 83.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,399) and the median family income was $45,833 (+/- $14,042).[16] Males had a median income of $35,000 (+/- $11,473) versus $25,625 (+/- $11,652) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,250 (+/- $7,457).[17] Approximately, 8.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.[18] [19]

2010 census

As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 192 people, 79 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 564.7PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 252.9/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 198 people, 77 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was 581sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 258.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 96.46% White, 0.51% Native American, 1.01% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $36,429. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,423. About 2.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.[22]

Morganville schools were closed through school unification. The Morganville High School mascot was the Morganville Eagles.[23]

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 Morganville, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . April 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220417213727/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2048225 . April 17, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society . Kansas State Printing Plant . Kansas State Historical Society . 1916 . 161.
  4. Book: Exploring Kansas Highways . Heim, Michael . 2007 . 80. 9780974435886 .
  5. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 312.
  6. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) . Kansas Historical Society . 7 June 2014 . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009130019/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CY . October 9, 2013 .
  7. Web site: Geohydrology of Clay County . Kansas Geological Survey . 2 August 2014.
  8. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2012-01-25.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  19. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  20. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  21. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  22. Web site: Clay County USD 379 . USD 379 . 4 January 2017.
  23. "Five Lettermen At Morganville", The Salina Journal, 24 November 1957, p.18.