Lewis, Kansas

Lewis, Kansas
City
Satellite view of Lewis and surrounding center-pivot irrigation farms (2005)
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°56′13″N99°15′17″W / 37.93694°N 99.25472°W / 37.93694; -99.25472 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Edwards
Founded	1885
Incorporated	1906
Named for	M.M. Lewis
Area [2]
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.81 km2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.81 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,146 ft (654 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	400
• Density	1,300/sq mi (490/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67552
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-39725
GNIS ID	2395691 [1]

Lewis is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 400. ^[3] It is located along Highway 50.

History

Lewis was founded about 1885. ^[4] It was named for journalist M.M. Lewis. ^[5]

The first post office in Lewis was established in November, 1886. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	557		—
1920	439		−21.2%
1930	512		16.6%
1940	481		−6.1%
1950	475		−1.2%
1960	486		2.3%
1970	525		8.0%
1980	551		5.0%
1990	451		−18.1%
2000	486		7.8%
2010	451		−7.2%
2020	400		−11.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 400 people, 175 households, and 123 families in Lewis. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 1,269.8 per square mile (490.3/km²). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 631.7 per square mile (243.9/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 74.25% (297) white or European American (53.5% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.0% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 15.75% (63) from other races, and 9.0% (36) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 43.75% (175) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 175 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.6. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.5% of the population. ^[14]

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.9 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,913) and the median family income was $80,341 (+/- $18,027). ^[15] Males had a median income of $31,875 (+/- $9,777) versus $26,406 (+/- $7,311) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,432 (+/- $4,480). ^[16] Approximately, 10.7% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.8% of those under the age of 18 and 17.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2010, there were 451 people, 183 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,366.7 inhabitants per square mile (527.7/km²). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 669.7 per square mile (258.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.4% White, 1.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 23.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.7% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2000, there were 486 people, 183 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,523.1 inhabitants per square mile (588.1/km²). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 708.3 per square mile (273.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.72% White, 0.21% African American, 0.82% Native American, 21.19% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.16% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,238, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $25,114 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,085. About 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Lewis USD 502 public school district, and home to Lewis Elementary School. ^[21]

Lewis High School was closed through school unification. The Lewis Spartans ^[22] won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 1954 Boys Track & Field – Class B ^[23]
• 1971 Boys Basketball – Class 1A ^[24]
• 1974 Football – Class 8-Man ^[25]

Media

• KPRD

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lewis, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Lewis, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 183.
5. "Profile for Lewis, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 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 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.
21. "Lewis USD 502". USD 502. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
22. "Basketball not helped by success in football", Great Bend Tribune, 28 November 1974, p.47.
23. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
24. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
25. "Football". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

External links

• Lewis – Directory of Public Officials
• Lewis City Map, EdwardsCounty.org
• Lewis city map, KDOT