Isabel, Kansas

Isabel, Kansas
City
Location within Barber County and Kansas
KDOT map of Barber County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°28′02″N98°33′05″W / 37.46722°N 98.55139°W / 37.46722; -98.55139 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Barber
Founded	1887
Incorporated	1909
Area [2]
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,847 ft (563 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	68
• Density	270/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67065
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-34550
GNIS ID	2395442 [1]

Isabel is a city in Barber County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 68. ^[3]

History

Isabel was founded in 1887. ^[4] Isabel was named for the daughter of a surveyor. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Isabel is located on the north county line, on the Mulvane extension of the Santa Fe, in Valley township. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	222		—
1920	341		53.6%
1930	279		−18.2%
1940	252		−9.7%
1950	205		−18.7%
1960	181		−11.7%
1970	147		−18.8%
1980	137		−6.8%
1990	104		−24.1%
2000	108		3.8%
2010	90		−16.7%
2020	68		−24.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 68 people, 23 households, and 17 families in Isabel. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 272.0 per square mile (105.0/km²). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (58.7/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 91.18% (62) white or European American (91.18% 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, 2.94% (2) from other races, and 5.88% (4) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.47% (1) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 23 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18; 65.2% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 1.5% of the population. ^[14]

23.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.9 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.7 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,513 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,024) and the median family income was $66,250 (+/- $37,352). ^[15] Males had a median income of $51,324 (+/- $6,738) versus $28,000 (+/- $24,938) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $50,000 (+/- $25,738). ^[16] Approximately, 12.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 90 people in 40 households, including 23 families, in the city. The population density was 360.0 inhabitants per square mile (139.0/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 188.0 per square mile (72.6/km²). The racial makup of the city was 96.7% White, 2.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4%. ^[19]

Of the 40 households 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 7.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age was 37.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.2% male and 57.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 108 people in 46 households, including 31 families, in the city. The population density was 429.9 inhabitants per square mile (166.0/km²). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 211.0 per square mile (81.5/km²). The racial makup of the city was 93.52% White, 1.85% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.93% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93%. ^[20]

Of the 46 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.4% of households were one person and 21.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median household income was $23,125 and the median family income was $27,917. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,795. There were 18.5% of families and 17.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.4% of under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Isabel, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Isabel, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
4. "Barber County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
5. "Profile for Isabel, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "Isabel, Barber County, Kansas".
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. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. 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 S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Barber County, Kansas

External links

• Isabel - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 254, local school district
• Isabel, Barber County, Kansas Barber County, Kansas: History and Genealogy
• Isabel city map, KDOT