Deerfield, Kansas

Deerfield, Kansas
City
Old Highway 50 in Deerfield (2015)
Location within Kearny County and Kansas
KDOT map of Kearny County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°58′55″N101°07′59″W / 37.98194°N 101.13306°W / 37.98194; -101.13306 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Kearny
Founded	1885
Incorporated	1907
Area [2]
• Total	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
• Land	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,950 ft (900 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	711
• Density	1,500/sq mi (570/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67838
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-17225
GNIS ID	2394490 [1]
Website	deerfieldkansas.com

Deerfield is a city in Kearny County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 711. ^[3] It is located along Highway 50.

History

The first settlement was made at Deerfield in 1885. Deerfield was incorporated as a city in 1907. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km²), all of it land. ^[5]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	152		—
1920	284		86.8%
1930	325		14.4%
1940	356		9.5%
1950	440		23.6%
1960	442		0.5%
1970	474		7.2%
1980	538		13.5%
1990	677		25.8%
2000	884		30.6%
2010	700		−20.8%
2020	711		1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 700 people, 235 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,489.4 inhabitants per square mile (575.1/km²). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 529.8 per square mile (204.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 14.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.7% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As the 2000 census, ^[8] there were 884 people, 270 households and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,843.3 inhabitants per square mile (711.7/km²). There were 284 housing units at an average density of 592.2 per square mile (228.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.27% White, 0.34% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 30.54% from other races, and 3.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.58% of the population.

There were 270 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 3.66.

39.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median household income was $31,944 and the median family income was $36,111. Males had a median income of $23,182 compared with $18,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,802. About 11.8% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Deerfield USD 216 public school district.

See also

• Santa Fe Trail

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerfield, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Deerfield, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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.  504.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
6. Climate Summary for Deerfield, Kansas
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kearny County, Kansas

External links

• City of Deerfield
• Deerfield - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 216, local school district
• Deerfield City Map, KDOT