Garfield, Kansas

Garfield, Kansas
City
City Hall, Library, Post Office (2009)
Location within Pawnee County and Kansas
KDOT map of Pawnee County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°04′37″N99°14′40″W / 38.07694°N 99.24444°W / 38.07694; -99.24444 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Pawnee
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1910
Named for	James A. Garfield
Area [2]
• Total	0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
• Land	0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,070 ft (630 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	151
• Density	280/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67529
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-25750
GNIS ID	2394855 [1]

Garfield is a city in Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 151. ^[3]

History

Garfield is named for James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. ^[4]

The first post office in Garfield was established in 1873. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	333		—
1920	368		10.5%
1930	451		22.6%
1940	335		−25.7%
1950	297		−11.3%
1960	278		−6.4%
1970	261		−6.1%
1980	277		6.1%
1990	236		−14.8%
2000	198		−16.1%
2010	190		−4.0%
2020	151		−20.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 151 people, 67 households, and 44 families in Garfield. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 280.7 per square mile (108.4/km²). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 178.4 per square mile (68.9/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 78.81% (119) white or European American (77.48% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.66% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.6% (16) from other races, and 9.93% (15) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.89% (24) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 67 households, 25.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.3% were married couples living together; 26.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.4% of households consisted of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.6. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.6% of the population. ^[13]

22.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.7 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,148) and the median family income was $61,500 (+/- $21,653). ^[14] Males had a median income of $50,500 (+/- $28,062) versus $27,813 (+/- $7,657) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,688 (+/- $13,471). ^[15] Approximately, 20.8% of families and 27.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

At the 2010 census, ^[18] there were 190 people, 82 households and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 351.9 per square mile (135.9/km²). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 188.9 per square mile (72.9/km²). The racial makeup was 92.6% White, 2.1% Native American, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 49.4 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, ^[19] there were 198 people, 83 households and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 369.3 per square mile (142.6/km²). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 180.9 per square mile (69.8/km²). The racial makeup was 97.98% White, 0.51% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.51% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 83 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.74.

25.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median household income was $38,500 and the median family income was $39,583. Males had a median income of $23,750 and females $21,250. The per capita income was $15,767. About 4.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.8% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Fort Larned USD 495 public school district.

See also

• Santa Fe Trail

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garfield, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Garfield, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  134.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 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 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS 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.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Pawnee County, Kansas

See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail

External links

• Garfield - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 495, local school district
• Garfield city map, KDOT