Goff, Kansas

Goff, Kansas
City
Goff National Bank (2008)
Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
KDOT map of Nemaha County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°39′51″N95°55′54″W / 39.66417°N 95.93167°W / 39.66417; -95.93167 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Nemaha
Founded	1880
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Edward Goff
Area [2]
• Total	0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2)
• Land	0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,234 ft (376 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	106
• Density	500/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66428
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-26775
GNIS ID	2394921 [1]

Goff is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 106. ^[3]

History

Goff had its start in the year 1880 on the building of the railroad through that territory. ^{[4] [5]} It was named for Edward H. Goff, aCentral Branch Union Pacific Railroad official.. ^{[6] [7]}

The post office's name was officially spelled Goff's from 1880 until 1894. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km²), all of it land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	29		—
1900	365		—
1910	422		15.6%
1920	398		−5.7%
1930	437		9.8%
1940	339		−22.4%
1950	315		−7.1%
1960	259		−17.8%
1970	207		−20.1%
1980	196		−5.3%
1990	156		−20.4%
2000	181		16.0%
2010	126		−30.4%
2020	106		−15.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 106 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Goff. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 514.6 per square mile (198.7/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 252.4 per square mile (97.5/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 90.57% (96) white or European American (90.57% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.94% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.49% (9) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.83% (3) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 36 households, 30.6% had children under 18; 36.1% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.4% of households consisted of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.0, and the average family size was 2.4. ^[15] The percentage of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.2%. ^[16]

33.0% of the population was under 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.7 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 77.5 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $32,088) and the median family income was $51,875 (+/- $39,092). ^[17] Males had a median income of $47,917 (+/- $36,336). The median income for those above 16 was $25,750 (+/- $10,077). ^[18] Approximately 27.6% of families and 28.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those aged 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 126 people, 49 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 600.0 inhabitants per square mile (231.7/km²). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 295.2 per square mile (114.0/km²). The city's racial makeup was 90.5% White, 1.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 7.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were comprised of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 34.1% of residents were under 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 181 people, 60 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 855.4 inhabitants per square mile (330.3/km²). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 340.3 per square mile (131.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.16% White, 1.66% African American, 2.21% Native American, 0.55% Asian, and 4.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.76% of the population.

There were 60 households, out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.66.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.1% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,781, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,028. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Education

The community is served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goff, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Goff, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
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.  761.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  249.
6. Rydjord, John (1972). Kansas Place-Names. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman. p. 455. ISBN   0-8061-0994-7.
7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  139.
8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

• Goff - Directory of Public Officials
• Goff city map, KDOT