Albert, Kansas

Albert, Kansas
City
Location within Barton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barton County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°27′11″N99°0′45″W / 38.45306°N 99.01250°W / 38.45306; -99.01250 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Barton
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1929
Named for	Albert Kraisinger
Area [2]
• Total	0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
• Land	0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,916 ft (584 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	132
• Density	570/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67511
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-00825
GNIS ID	475626 [1]

Albert is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 132. ^[3]

History

Albert was founded in about the early 1880s. ^[4] It was named for Albert Kraisinger, a storekeeper. ^[5] Albert was a station on the Great Bend and Scott division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	183		—
1940	174		−4.9%
1950	218		25.3%
1960	221		1.4%
1970	235		6.3%
1980	236		0.4%
1990	229		−3.0%
2000	181		−21.0%
2010	175		−3.3%
2020	132		−24.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 132 people, 64 households, and 42 families in Albert. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 561.7 per square mile (216.9/km²). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 314.9 per square mile (121.6/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 93.94% (124) white or European American (92.42% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.76% (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 5.3% (7) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.3% (7) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 64 households, 20.3% had children under the age of 18; 56.2% were married couples living together; 23.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.8% of households consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.9% of the population. ^[14]

12.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.1 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,354) and the median family income was $52,500 (+/- $32,631). ^[15] Approximately, 11.1% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 175 people, 77 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 729.2 inhabitants per square mile (281.5/km²). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 350.0 per square mile (135.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 77 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.8% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 181 people, 76 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 762.4 inhabitants per square mile (294.4/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 366.5 per square mile (141.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.34% White, 0.55% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.

There were 76 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,948. About 6.8% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albert, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Albert, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
4. Biographical History of Barton County, Kansas. Great Bend Tribune. 1912. pp.  79.
5. "Profile for Albert, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on January 1, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  56.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
10. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov . Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barton County, Kansas

External links

• Albert - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 403, local school district
• Albert city map, KDOT