Brewster, Kansas

Brewster, Kansas
City
Location within Thomas County and Kansas
KDOT map of Thomas County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°21′47″N101°22′36″W / 39.36306°N 101.37667°W / 39.36306; -101.37667 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Thomas
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1920
Named for	L.D. Brewster
Area [2]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	3,429 ft (1,045 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	291
• Density	1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67732
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-08425
GNIS ID	2393413 [1]
Website	brewsterkansas.com

Brewster is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 291. ^[3]

History

Brewster was named for L.D. Brewster, a railroad official. ^[4] Brewster was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. ^[5]

The first post office in Brewster was established in September 1888. ^[6]

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. ^[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Brewster has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	487		—
1940	408		−16.2%
1950	467		14.5%
1960	317		−32.1%
1970	320		0.9%
1980	327		2.2%
1990	296		−9.5%
2000	285		−3.7%
2010	305		7.0%
2020	291		−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 291 people, 110 households, and 67 families in Brewster. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 1,127.9 per square mile (435.5/km²). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 527.1 per square mile (203.5/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 88.32% (257) white or European American (86.6% non-Hispanic white), 1.03% (3) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.34% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.15% (15) from other races, and 5.15% (15) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.25% (24) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 110 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18; 54.5% were married couples living together; 20.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.5% of the population. ^[15]

26.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.6 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $59,297 (with a margin of error of +/- $27,453) and the median family income was $72,188 (+/- $33,585). ^[16] Males had a median income of $43,281 (+/- $17,672) versus $20,903 (+/- $3,119) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,000 (+/- $6,176). ^[17] Approximately, 7.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 27.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 305 people, 122 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,173.1 inhabitants per square mile (452.9/km²). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 546.2 per square mile (210.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 2.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 285 people, 115 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,131.2 inhabitants per square mile (436.8/km²). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 539.8 per square mile (208.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.44% White, 2.46% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.56% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,063, and the median income for a family was $40,139. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,562. About 7.4% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.7% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Brewster USD 314 public school district. ^[22]

The Brewster Bulldogs have won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 1968 Boys Basketball - Class BB
• 1995 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
• 2000 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
• 2001 Boys Basketball - Class 1A ^[23]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brewster, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Brewster, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
4. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 27. ISBN   9780974435886.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  233.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Brewster, Kansas
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
22. "Brewster USD 314". USD 314. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
23. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Thomas County, Kansas

External links

• City of Brewster
• Brewster - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 314, local school district
• Brewster city map, KDOT