Esbon, Kansas

Esbon, Kansas
City
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°49′19″N98°26′01″W / 39.82194°N 98.43361°W / 39.82194; -98.43361 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jewell
Founded	1870s
Platted	1873
Incorporated	1904
Area [2]
• Total	0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
• Land	0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,834 ft (559 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	69
• Density	250/sq mi (95/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66941
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-21600
GNIS ID	2394700 [1]

Esbon is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69. ^[3]

History

Esbon was laid out in 1873. ^[4] It was incorporated as a city in 1904. ^[5]

The first post office in Esbon was established in January 1874. ^[6]

Esbon was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km²), all land. ^[7]

The town lies 2.5 miles north of U.S. Route 36 and 13 miles west of Mankato, the county seat of Jewell County.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	347		—
1920	375		8.1%
1930	319		−14.9%
1940	292		−8.5%
1950	278		−4.8%
1960	237		−14.7%
1970	206		−13.1%
1980	234		13.6%
1990	167		−28.6%
2000	148		−11.4%
2010	99		−33.1%
2020	69		−30.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 69 people, 44 households, and 25 families in Esbon. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 245.6 per square mile (94.8/km²). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 249.1 per square mile (96.2/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 92.75% (64) white or European American (92.75% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.45% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.45% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.35% (3) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 44 households, 15.9% had children under the age of 18; 45.5% were married couples living together; 18.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 1.3 and the average family size was 2.1. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.1% of the population. ^[14]

10.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 36.2% from 45 to 64, and 34.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 121.4 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $19,583 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,320) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $17,899). ^[15] Approximately, 14.3% of families and 31.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.0% of those under the age of 18 and 26.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 99 people, 52 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 319.4 inhabitants per square mile (123.3/km²). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 271.0 per square mile (104.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 1.0% African American, 3.0% Native American, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.8% were non-families. 48.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 30.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 148 people, 71 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 484.8 inhabitants per square mile (187.2/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 285.0 per square mile (110.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.62% White and 3.38% Native American.

There were 71 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 45.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,438. There were none of the families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.

Religion

The community has a Roman Catholic church (Sacred Heart), a United Methodist Church, and a Church of Christ.

Economy

The primary business enterprise of the town is a grain elevator at the north end of Grand Avenue. Farming is the principal occupation in the area around Esbon.

Education

The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. ^[20] Esbon became a part of Rock Hills USD 107 located in Mankato in 2006 as the district was formed that year by the consolidation of White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278. ^[21] The Rock Hills High School mascot is Grizzlies. ^[22] Esbon had an elementary school and high school until 1983. ^[23] The Esbon High School mascot was Esbon Tigers. ^[24]

The Esbon Tigers won the Kansas State High School boys class B Track & Field championship in 1947. ^[25]

School unification consolidated Esbon and Burr Oak schools forming White Rock schools in 1983. Esbon was home of White Rock Middle school located at 203 Grand Ave. ^[23] The White Rock elementary school and high school were located in Burr Oak. White Rock High School's mascot was the Eagles. ^[26]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Esbon, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Esbon, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  211.
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.  597.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 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. "USD 107 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
21. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
22. "Rock Hills". USD 107. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
23. EducationBug.org "Jewell County, Kansas Public Schools". Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
24. "Jamestown Set To Pickup The Marbles In PTL ", The Belleville Telescope, 8 December 1977, p.5.
25. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
26. "Panthers, Cougars to Excel in PTL", The Salina Journal, 4 September 1983, p.81.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jewell County, Kansas

External links

• Esbon - Directory of Public Officials
• Historic Images of Esbon, Wichita State University Library
• Esbon city map, KDOT