Buhler, Kansas

Buhler, Kansas
City
Location within Reno County and Kansas
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°08′18″N97°46′14″W / 38.13833°N 97.77056°W / 38.13833; -97.77056 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Reno
Founded	1888
Incorporated	1913
Government
• Type	Mayor–Council
•  Mayor	Jake Schmidt [2] [3]
Area [4]
• Total	0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2)
• Land	0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,486 ft (453 m)
Population  (2020) [5]
• Total	1,325
• Density	1,900/sq mi (720/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67522
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-09200
GNIS ID	2393460 [1]
Website	buhlerks.org

Buhler is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,325. ^[5]

History

1915 Railroad Map of Reno County

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

Buhler was primarily inhabited by Mennonite families that had emigrated from Russia during the 1880s. ^[7]

In September 2012, the City of Buhler received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation regarding a complaint about perceived constitutual violations about the city seal having a cross in it. ^[8] In November 2012, the city stated that every legal opinion it had received indicated the city has no supportable case in the event that it was sued to legally force us to remove the seal and sign. If the city lost, it would be obligated to pay all the legal fees of the prevailing party. The city decided to hold a contest in January 2013 to redesign the city seal without specific reference to religion. ^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.72 square miles (1.86 km²), all of it land. ^[13]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	486		—
1930	520		7.0%
1940	634		21.9%
1950	750		18.3%
1960	888		18.4%
1970	1,019		14.8%
1980	1,188		16.6%
1990	1,277		7.5%
2000	1,358		6.3%
2010	1,327		−2.3%
2020	1,325		−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,325 people, 477 households, and 337 families in Buhler. ^{[14] [15]} The population density was 1,850.6 per square mile (714.5/km²). There were 534 housing units at an average density of 745.8 per square mile (288.0/km²). ^{[15] [16]} The racial makeup was 91.47% (1,212) white or European American (88.53% non-Hispanic white), 0.75% (10) black or African-American, 0.68% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.6% (8) Asian, 0.08% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.53% (7) from other races, and 5.89% (78) from two or more races. ^[17] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.28% (70) of the population. ^[18]

Of the 477 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 59.1% were married couples living together; 22.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of households consisted of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[15] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.6. ^[19] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.5% of the population. ^[20]

27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. ^[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 119.4 males. ^[15]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,859 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,409) and the median family income was $62,500 (+/- $14,540). ^[21] Males had a median income of $40,761 (+/- $3,845) versus $18,869 (+/- $4,976) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,272 (+/- $5,864). ^[22] Approximately, 4.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[23] [24]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[25] of 2010, there were 1,327 people, 483 households, and 361 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,843.1 inhabitants per square mile (711.6/km²). There were 520 housing units at an average density of 722.2 per square mile (278.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 483 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[26] of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 478 households, and 371 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,312.5 inhabitants per square mile (892.9/km²). There were 521 housing units at an average density of 887.2 per square mile (342.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.45% White, 0.15% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 478 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,107, and the median income for a family was $50,598. Males had a median income of $31,976 versus $20,592 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,278. About 1.1% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Buhler government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. ^{[2] [3]}

Education

The community is served by Buhler USD 313 public school district. ^{[27] [28]} The school district administrative office is located in Buhler. The district has six schools and two are located in Buhler:

• Buhler High School, Grades 9 to 12.
• Buhler Grade School, Grades PreK to 5.

Notable people

• Katharina Schellenberg, Mennonite medical missionary. ^[29]

See also

• Threshing Stone

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buhler, Kansas
2. "Buhler - Directory of Public Officials". Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
3. "Buhler - Government". Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
4. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
5. "Profile of Buhler, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
7. Parker, Tammy (Summer 2005). "Education and Ethnicity: The Relationship between Russian Mennonites and School District Formation in Buhler and Goessel, Kansas". Journal of American Ethnic History. 24 (4): 34–69. JSTOR   27501634.
8. "Letter to Mayor Of Buhler; Freedom From Religion Foundation; September 14, 2012" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
9. "Buhler's City Seal; Mayor Daniel Friesen; November 23, 2012". Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
10. Cross on Buhler signs spur complaint; The Hutchinson News; November 23, 2012.
11. City of Buhler sign must go because of lawsuit threat; KSN tv; November 27, 2012. ^{[ permanent dead link ]}
12. "Buhler decides to seek new city logo; The Wichita-Eagle; November 28, 2012". Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
13. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
17. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
23. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
24. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
25. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
26. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
27. "USD 313". Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
28. Kansas School District Boundary Map Archived 2012-04-03 at the Wayback Machine
29. "MBHC: Profiles: Katharina Schellenberg". www.mbhistory.org. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Reno County, Kansas

• Hoffnungsau in Kansas; A.J. Dyck; Mennonite Life; October 1949.

External links

• Buhler - Official
• Buhler - Directory of Public Officials
• Buhler city map, KDOT