New Albany, Kansas

New Albany, Kansas
City
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°34′4″N95°56′22″W / 37.56778°N 95.93944°W / 37.56778; -95.93944 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Wilson
Founded	1866
Incorporated	1907
Named for	New Albany, Indiana
Area [2]
• Total	0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2)
• Land	0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	896 ft (273 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	57
• Density	320/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66759
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-50150 [1]
GNIS ID	475073 [1]

New Albany is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 57. ^[3]

History

New Albany was founded in 1866. ^[4] It was named after New Albany, Indiana. ^[5]

The first post office in New Albany was established in May 1866. ^[6]

Geography

New Albany is located at 37°34′4″N95°56′22″W / 37.56778°N 95.93944°W / 37.56778; -95.93944 (37.567805, -95.939453). ^[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	232		—
1910	213		—
1920	223		4.7%
1930	150		−32.7%
1940	165		10.0%
1950	152		−7.9%
1960	104		−31.6%
1970	59		−43.3%
1980	78		32.2%
1990	60		−23.1%
2000	73		21.7%
2010	56		−23.3%
2020	57		1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 57 people, 18 households, and 13 families in New Albany. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 308.1 per square mile (119.0/km²). There were 29 housing units at an average density of 156.8 per square mile (60.5/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 89.47% (51) white or European American (85.96% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.75% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.75% (1) from other races, and 7.02% (4) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.02% (4) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 18 households, 44.4% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.8% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.3. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population. ^[15]

29.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 122.2 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $68,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $30,073) and the median family income was $69,063 (+/- $22,156). ^[16] Males had a median income of $31,597 (+/- $7,123) versus $39,688 (+/- $5,332) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,083 (+/- $12,499). ^[17] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 0.0% 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. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 56 people, 23 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 243.5 inhabitants per square mile (94.0/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 139.1 per square mile (53.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 23 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, and 26.1% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.4% male and 44.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 73 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 321.9 inhabitants per square mile (124.3/km²). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 180.8 per square mile (69.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.52% White, 4.11% Native American, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 30 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 38.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $18,125 versus $12,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,622. There were 16.7% of families and 25.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 53.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

1. "New Albany, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of New Albany, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 315.
5. Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 882.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Wilson County, Kansas

External links

• New Albany - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 484, local school district
• New Albany city map, KDOT