New Cambria, Kansas

New Cambria, Kansas
City
Location within Saline County and Kansas
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°52′43″N97°30′21″W / 38.87861°N 97.50583°W / 38.87861; -97.50583 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Saline
Founded	1800s
Incorporated	1913
Named for	Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Area [2]
• Total	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
• Land	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,194 ft (364 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	106
• Density	590/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67470
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-50300 [1]
GNIS ID	476643 [1]

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

History

New Cambria was named after Cambria County, Pennsylvania, the native home of an early settler. ^[4]

The first post office in New Cambria was established in June 1873. ^[5]

Geography

New Cambria is located at 38°52′43″N97°30′21″W / 38.87861°N 97.50583°W / 38.87861; -97.50583 (38.878504, -97.505730). ^[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	47		—
1920	127		—
1930	130		2.4%
1940	144		10.8%
1950	160		11.1%
1960	187		16.9%
1970	160		−14.4%
1980	175		9.4%
1990	152		−13.1%
2000	150		−1.3%
2010	126		−16.0%
2020	106		−15.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

It is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area. ^[8]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 106 people, 47 households, and 28 families in New Cambria. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 595.5 per square mile (229.9/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 309.0 per square mile (119.3/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 82.08% (87) white or European American (82.08% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.94% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 16.98% (18) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.77% (4) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 47 households, 19.1% had children under the age of 18; 44.7% were married couples living together; 17.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.0% of households consisted of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 3.2. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 1.9% of the population. ^[15]

17.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.1 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $73,382 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,675). ^[16] Males had a median income of $73,235 (+/- $23,284) versus $41,250 (+/- $38,024) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $73,015 (+/- $28,404). ^[17] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 10.9% 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 126 people, 56 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 572.7 inhabitants per square mile (221.1/km²). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 318.2 per square mile (122.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.8% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 17.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 150 people, 57 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 1,463.7 inhabitants per square mile (565.1/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 644.0 per square mile (248.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.67% White, 1.33% African American, and 2.00% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,607, and the median income for a family was $40,500. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,218. There were 2.0% of families and 5.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Solomon USD 393 public school district.

References

1. "New Cambria, 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 Cambria, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
4. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 39. ISBN   9780974435886.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Nussle, Jim (November 20, 2008). "Micropolitan Statistical Areas" (PDF). List 1-9. Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. p. 97. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
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 Saline County, Kansas

External links

• New Cambria - Directory of Public Officials
• Saline county map, KDOT