Morrowville, Kansas

Morrowville, Kansas
City
Location within Washington County and Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°50′43″N97°10′22″W / 39.84528°N 97.17278°W / 39.84528; -97.17278 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Washington
Founded	1884
Incorporated	1929
Named for	James Morrow
Area [2]
• Total	0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
• Land	0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,352 ft (412 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	114
• Density	810/sq mi (310/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66958
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-48450
GNIS ID	2395413 [1]

Morrowville is a city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 114. ^[3]

History

Morrowville was laid out and platted in 1884 when it was certain that the Missouri and Burlington Railroad would be extended to that point. It was named for its founder, James C. Morrow. ^[4]

The first post office in Morrowville was established in 1884, but the post office was called Morrow Station until 1894. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Area attractions

• World's First Bulldozer. In 1923, a young farmer named James D Cummings and a draftsman named John Earl McLeod made the designs for a bulldozer. ^[7] A replica is on display at the city park, where the two built their first bulldozer. ^{[8] [9]}

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	246		—
1940	308		25.2%
1950	229		−25.6%
1960	195		−14.8%
1970	201		3.1%
1980	180		−10.4%
1990	173		−3.9%
2000	168		−2.9%
2010	155		−7.7%
2020	114		−26.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 114 people, 59 households, and 38 families in Morrowville. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 797.2 per square mile (307.8/km²). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 489.5 per square mile (189.0/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 99.12% (113) white or European American (98.25% 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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.88% (1) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.88% (1) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 59 households, 15.3% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 16.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.7. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.9% of the population. ^[16]

15.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 39.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.1 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,549) and the median family income was $63,125 (+/- $2,431). ^[17] Males had a median income of $34,583 (+/- $5,292) versus $26,250 (+/- $6,940) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,821 (+/- $2,743). ^[18] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 155 people, 60 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,107.1 inhabitants per square mile (427.5/km²). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 642.9 per square mile (248.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.7% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 168 people, 73 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,187.4 inhabitants per square mile (458.5/km²). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 657.3 per square mile (253.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, 1.19% Native American, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $22,813 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,133. About 4.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Washington County USD 108 public school district, ^[23] which formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222. ^[24] The Washington County High School mascot is Tigers. ^[25]

School unification consolidated Morrowville and Haddam schools into USD #221 schools in 1967. The high school was in Morrowville. The grade school in Haddam. The district was USD #221 and was called North Central. In the mid 1970s Mahaska grade school also joined USD 221.

The North Central High School mascot was the North Central Cougars. ^[26]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Morrowville, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Morrowville, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
4. "100 Year History of Morrowville, Kansas". Blue Skyways. State Library of Kansas. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. Patent 1522378, Attachment For Tractors, John E McLeod and James D Cummings, Filed December 18, 1923. ^{[ dead link ]}
8. "World's First Bulldozer" . Retrieved March 1, 2008.
9. Morrowville, Kansas - Home of the World's First Bulldozer
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.
23. "USD 108 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
24. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
25. "Washington Co. USD 108". USD 108. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
26. "North Central Wins District", The Belleville Telescope, 8 March 1973, p.7.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Washington County, Kansas

External links

• Morrowville - Directory of Public Officials
• Washington county map, KDOT