Prairie View, Kansas

Prairie View, Kansas
City
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°49′55″N99°34′24″W / 39.83194°N 99.57333°W / 39.83194; -99.57333 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Phillips
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1905
Area [2]
• Total	0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
• Land	0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,192 ft (668 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	106
• Density	710/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67664
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-57525
GNIS ID	2396268 [1]

Prairie View is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 106. ^[3]

History

The first post office in Prairie View (also spelled historically Prairieview) was established in July 1879. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	191		—
1920	183		−4.2%
1930	198		8.2%
1940	205		3.5%
1950	192		−6.3%
1960	188		−2.1%
1970	201		6.9%
1980	145		−27.9%
1990	111		−23.4%
2000	141		27.0%
2010	134		−5.0%
2020	106		−20.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2010, there were 134 people, 51 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 893.3 inhabitants per square mile (344.9/km²). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 480.0 per square mile (185.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.6% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2000, there were 141 people, 63 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 926.2 inhabitants per square mile (357.6/km²). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 505.8 per square mile (195.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White and 2.13% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 63 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 31.7% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,912. There were 4.8% of families and 7.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.9% of those over 64.

Education

Prairie View is a part of USD 326 Logan. The Logan High School mascot is Logan Trojans. ^[8]

Prairie View High School was closed through school unification. The Prairie View High School mascot was Prairie View Pirates. ^[9]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prairie View, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Prairie View, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
8. "Logan USD 326". USD 326. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
9. "Lucas Posts 22nd Win For Regional BB Title", The Salina Journal, 8 March 1964, p.15.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Phillips County, Kansas

External links

• Prairie View - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 326, local school district
• Prairie View city map, KDOT