Beverly, Kansas

Beverly, Kansas
City
Location within Lincoln County and Kansas
KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°0′53″N97°58′29″W / 39.01472°N 97.97472°W / 39.01472; -97.97472 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Lincoln
Founded	1886
Incorporated	1904
Named for	Beverly, West Virginia
Area [2]
• Total	0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
• Land	0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,322 ft (403 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	135
• Density	680/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67423
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-06500
GNIS ID	476452 [1]

Beverly is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 135. ^[3]

History

Beverly was first settled in 1886, and it was incorporated as a city in 1904. ^[4] The city was named after Beverly, West Virginia, the native home of a pioneer settler. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	335		—
1920	344		2.7%
1930	328		−4.7%
1940	292		−11.0%
1950	255		−12.7%
1960	199		−22.0%
1970	193		−3.0%
1980	171		−11.4%
1990	131		−23.4%
2000	199		51.9%
2010	162		−18.6%
2020	135		−16.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 135 people, 63 households, and 33 families in Beverly. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 678.4 per square mile (261.9/km²). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 402.0 per square mile (155.2/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 89.63% (121) white or European American (87.41% non-Hispanic white), 0.74% (1) black or African-American, 3.7% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.22% (3) from other races, and 3.7% (5) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.93% (8) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 63 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18; 36.5% were married couples living together; 27.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.4% of households consisted of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.1. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.7% of the population. ^[13]

17.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 88.1 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,718) and the median family income was $67,500 (+/- $52,208). ^[14] Males had a median income of $28,750 (+/- $12,138) versus $24,500 (+/- $5,845) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,833 (+/- $7,046). ^[15] Approximately, 14.3% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 162 people, 72 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 810.0 inhabitants per square mile (312.7/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 440.0 per square mile (169.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 199 people, 73 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 989.8 inhabitants per square mile (382.2/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 437.7 per square mile (169.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% White, 2.01% Native American, 0.50% from other races, and 4.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $23,472. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,274. About 19.1% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Lincoln USD 298 public school district. ^[20]

Beverly schools were closed through school unification. The Beverly High School mascot was Bobcats. ^[21]

Notable people

• Donald K. Ross, World War II Medal of Honor recipient was born in Beverly.

References

1. "Beverly, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Beverly, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  178.
5. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 36. ISBN   9780974435886.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
9. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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.
20. "USD 298 Lincoln". USD 298. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
21. "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Lincoln County, Kansas

External links

• Beverly - Directory of Public Officials
• Historic Images of Beverly, Wichita State University Library
• Beverly city map, KDOT