| Nickerson, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Reno Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Reno County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 38.1489°N -98.0883°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Reno |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1870s |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Date1: | 1872 |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1879 |
| Named For: | Thomas Nickerson |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 1.29 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 1.29 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 3.35 |
| Area Land Km2: | 3.35 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1595 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 1058 |
| 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: | 67561 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 20-50525 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 485630 |
Nickerson is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,058.[2] It was named in honor of Thomas Nickerson, former president of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[3] [4]
Nickerson was laid out in 1872 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point. The first houses were built at the site in 1875. Nickerson was incorporated as a city in 1879.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35sqmi, all of it land.[6]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nickerson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
The 2020 United States census counted 1,058 people, 399 households, and 278 families in Nickerson.[9] The population density was 817.0 per square mile (315.4/km). There were 476 housing units at an average density of 367.6 per square mile (141.9/km).[10] [11] The racial makeup was 89.22% (944) white or European American (87.81% non-Hispanic white), 0.38% (4) black or African-American, 0.19% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.28% (3) Asian, 0.38% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.55% (27) from other races, and 6.99% (74) from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.58% (59) of the population.[13]
Of the 399 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 49.9% were married couples living together; 23.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.3% of households consisted of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.0% of the population.[15]
29.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.3 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,224 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,923) and the median family income was $54,250 (+/- $5,809).[16] Males had a median income of $39,375 (+/- $6,621) versus $27,930 (+/- $3,995) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,810 (+/- $5,277).[17] Approximately, 6.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those ages 65 or over.[18] [19]
As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 1,070 people, 422 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 792.6PD/sqmi. There were 493 housing units at an average density of 365.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 422 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% 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 2.91.
The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 1,194 people, 460 households, and 333 families residing in the city. The population density was 883.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 507 housing units at an average density of 375.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 96.40% White, 0.25% African American, 0.59% Native American, 1.01% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.85% of the population.
There were 460 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,269, and the median income for a family was $34,188. Males had a median income of $29,091 versus $18,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,609. About 10.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
The community is served by Nickerson–South Hutchinson USD 309 public school district. The district's schools, which have an average enrollment of 350 students annually, include Nickerson High School and Nickerson Grade School.
K-96 / K-14 state highway previously passed through Nickerson. In 2023, it was replaced by a new limited access freeway that was completed east of the cities of Nickerson and Sterling. Initially it was constructed as a super two freeway, but right-of-way has been secured to enable future expansion to four lanes.[22] [23] [24]
The Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad passes through the city.