Bison, Kansas

Bison, Kansas
City
Location within Rush County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°31′12″N99°11′52″W / 38.52000°N 99.19778°W / 38.52000; -99.19778 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Rush
Founded	1880s
Platted	1888
Incorporated	1912
Named for	American bison
Area [2]
• Total	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
• Land	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,015 ft (614 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	179
• Density	660/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67520
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-06950
GNIS ID	2394177 [1]

Bison is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 179. ^[3]

History

The community was platted in 1888 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. ^{[4] [5]} It was named for the American bison, which once grazed there. ^{[5] [6]}

The first post office in Bison was established in May 1888. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

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, Bison has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	357		—
1930	397		11.2%
1940	366		−7.8%
1950	326		−10.9%
1960	291		−10.7%
1970	285		−2.1%
1980	279		−2.1%
1990	252		−9.7%
2000	235		−6.7%
2010	255		8.5%
2020	179		−29.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 179 people, 85 households, and 53 families in Bison. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 675.5 per square mile (260.8/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 411.3 per square mile (158.8/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 93.3% (167) white or European American (92.74% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.12% (2) from other races, and 5.59% (10) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.15% (11) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 85 households, 21.2% had children under the age of 18; 45.9% were married couples living together; 22.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.8% of households consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.1. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.1% of the population. ^[16]

15.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 35.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.4 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,056 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,993) and the median family income was $55,156 (+/- $4,014). ^[17] Males had a median income of $36,875 (+/- $5,096) versus $20,417 (+/- $6,555) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,000 (+/- $13,525). ^[18] Approximately, 5.1% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 255 people, 104 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.8 inhabitants per square mile (378.7/km²). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 453.8 per square mile (175.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 104 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 235 people, 97 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 910.6 inhabitants per square mile (351.6/km²). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 465.0 per square mile (179.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.89% White, 3.40% African American, 1.28% Native American, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 97 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,122. About 6.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 12.8% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Otis–Bison USD 403 public school district. School unification consolidated Bison and Otis schools forming USD 403. The Otis-Bison High School mascot is Cougars. ^[23]

Bison schools were closed through school unification. The Bison High School mascot was Buffaloes. ^[24]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bison, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Bison, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  278.
5. "History of Rush County". Rush County Economic Development. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 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.  187.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Bison, Kansas
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
23. "USD 403". USD 403. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
24. "Western Kansas Basketball Results", Great Bend Tribune, 13 December 1967, p.5.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Rush County, Kansas

External links

• Bison - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 403, local school district
• History of Cities in Rush County
• Bison Info, Legends of Kansas
• Rush County map, KDOT