Cuba, Kansas

Cuba, Kansas
City
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°48′08″N97°27′27″W / 39.80222°N 97.45750°W / 39.80222; -97.45750 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Republic
Founded	1868
Incorporated	1885
Named for	Cuba
Area [2]
• Total	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
• Land	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,581 ft (482 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	140
• Density	480/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66940
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-16625
GNIS ID	2393691 [1]
Website	cubakansas.com

Cuba is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 140. ^[3]

History

1915 Railroad Map of Republic County

The community was founded in 1868 by American southerners traveling westward after the American Civil War. The city received its name from one settler who had once lived on the island of Cuba. ^[4] Other early settlers of Cuba are Czech immigrants from Bohemia that settled in Cuba in the mid-1870s. Originally the majority of the population of Cuba were of Czech and Austrian descent. ^[4]

The entire town of Cuba moved to its present location in 1884 in order to be on the railroad that had been built through that region. ^[5]

The town has received attention due to its small town America nature documented by photographer Jim Richardson. Cuba, Kansas and Jim Richardson were highlighted on the CBS News Sunday Morning show in 1983 and in 2004, as well as the May 2004 issue of National Geographic magazine. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	415		—
1900	445		7.2%
1910	466		4.7%
1920	432		−7.3%
1930	403		−6.7%
1940	363		−9.9%
1950	345		−5.0%
1960	336		−2.6%
1970	290		−13.7%
1980	286		−1.4%
1990	242		−15.4%
2000	231		−4.5%
2010	156		−32.5%
2020	140		−10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 140 people, 69 households, and 40 families in Cuba. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 486.1 per square mile (187.7/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 378.5 per square mile (146.1/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 95.71% (134) white or European American (95.71% 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, 0.71% (1) from other races, and 3.57% (5) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.71% (1) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 69 households, 15.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.7% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.0% of households consisted of individuals and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 37.1% of the population. ^[13]

15.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 37.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.4 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 133.3 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,083 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,768) and the median family income was $57,813 (+/- $29,369). ^[14] Males had a median income of $29,141 (+/- $3,984) versus $34,375 (+/- $21,279) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,477 (+/- $5,435). ^[15] Approximately, 6.3% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 156 people, 79 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 503.2 inhabitants per square mile (194.3/km²). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 422.6 per square mile (163.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 1.3% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, of which 12.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 55.8 years. 12.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.5% were from 25 to 44; 39.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 231 people, 110 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 761.0 inhabitants per square mile (293.8/km²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 487.6 per square mile (188.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.27% White, 0.43% Native American, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population.

There were 110 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $37,292. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $17,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,103. About 3.1% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.

Government

The Cuba government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets once a month. ^[20]

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district. ^[21] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455. ^[22] The Republic County High School mascot is Republic County Buffaloes.

Hillcrest (Cuba) schools were closed through school unification. The Hillcrest High School mascot was Hillcrest Mustangs. ^[23]

Cultural events

Czech Day

The Cuba Booster Club organizes an annual three-day event centered around the town's Rock-A-Thon, in which rocking chairs are continuously rocked by rotating people. Other activities include an auction, the profits of which are used to pay for various community needs, as well as a Czech dinner. ^{[24] [25]}

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cuba, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Cuba, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
4. Pulling Together: 30 Years in the Life of Cuba, Kansas Archived 2004-04-23 at the Wayback Machine , Jim Richardson, National Geographic
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.  486.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 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. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. 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. "Information about City of Cuba". The League of Kansas Municipalities. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
21. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
22. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
23. "North Central Wins District", The Belleville Telescope, 8 March 1973, p.7.
24. Koons, Cami (March 26, 2023). "For 46 years, Czech Day has brought rockers of all ages to a small Kansas town". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
25. Janovy, C. J. (March 22, 2021). "40 years after its only doctor died, a tiny Kansas town refuses to do the same". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved April 2, 2023.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Republic County, Kansas

External links

• City of Cuba
• Cuba - Directory of Public Officials
• Cuba city map, KDOT