Park, Kansas Explained

Park, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Gove Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Gove County (legend)
Coordinates:39.1117°N -100.3614°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Gove
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1870s
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1950
Named For:Buffalo Park
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.32
Area Land Sq Mi:0.32
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.82
Area Land Km2:0.82
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:2746
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:112
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:67751
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-54400
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2396143
Website:Info

Park is a city in Gove County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 112.[2]

History

The community was originally called Buffalo Park, and under the latter name established in the late 1870s.[3] It was renamed Park in 1898 by postal officials.[4]

Geography

Park is located at 39.1122°N -100.3606°W (39.112299, -100.360501).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32sqmi, all of it land.[6]

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, Park has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 112 people, 51 households, and 31 families in Park.[8] The population density was 355.6 per square mile (137.3/km). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 228.6 per square mile (88.3/km).[9] [10] The racial makeup was 93.75% (105) white or European American (93.75% non-Hispanic white), 0.89% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.89% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.46% (5) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.57% (4) of the population.[12]

Of the 51 households, 19.6% had children under the age of 18; 49.0% were married couples living together; 17.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.2% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.6.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.8% of the population.[14]

21.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $27,729) and the median family income was $50,938 (+/- $16,761).[15] Males had a median income of $31,094 (+/- $2,218) versus $21,923 (+/- $5,840) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,893 (+/- $5,166).[16] Approximately, 22.2% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.[17] [18]

2010 census

As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 126 people, 63 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.8PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 240.6/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.0% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[20] of 2000, there were 151 people, 77 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 477sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 281.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 1.32% Native American, and 1.32% from two or more races.

There were 77 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,303. There were 8.9% of families and 10.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.3% of those over 64.

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 Park, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . November 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211126120642/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2054400 . November 26, 2021 . live.
  3. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 444.
  4. Book: Exploring Kansas Highways . Heim, Michael . 2007 . 29. 9780974435886 .
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . January 12, 2012 .
  7. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=736641&cityname=Park%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Park, Kansas
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. 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.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  19. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  20. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .