Radium, Kansas

Radium, Kansas
City
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°10′26″N98°53′40″W / 38.17389°N 98.89444°W / 38.17389; -98.89444 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Stafford
Founded	1900s
Incorporated	1934
Area [2]
• Total	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
• Land	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,949 ft (594 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	26
• Density	650/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67550
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-58300
GNIS ID	2396306 [1]

Radium is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 26. ^[3]

History

A post office was opened in Radium in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²), all of it land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1940	85		—
1950	64		−24.7%
1960	64		0.0%
1970	55		−14.1%
1980	47		−14.5%
1990	47		0.0%
2000	40		−14.9%
2010	25		−37.5%
2020	26		4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 26 people, 13 households, and 7 families in Radium. ^{[6] [7]} The population density was 634.1 per square mile (244.8/km²). There were 16 housing units at an average density of 390.2 per square mile (150.7/km²). ^{[7] [8]} The racial makeup was 76.92% (20) white or European American (76.92% non-Hispanic white), 7.69% (2) 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 15.38% (4) from two or more races. ^[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[10]

Of the 13 households, 15.4% had children under the age of 18; 38.5% were married couples living together; 30.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.8% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[7] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 3.0. ^[11]

23.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. ^[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males. ^[7]

2010 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2010, there were 25 people, 15 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 625.0 inhabitants per square mile (241.3/km²). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 475.0 per square mile (183.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White and 4.0% from two or more races.

There were 15 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, and 53.3% were non-families. 53.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.67 and the average family size was 2.29.

The median age in the city was 53.2 years. 12% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 56% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[13] of 2000, there were 40 people, 17 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 965.2 inhabitants per square mile (372.7/km²). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 458.5 per square mile (177.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.00% White, and 5.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.00% of the population.

There were 17 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 41.2% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,608. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

The community is served by Macksville USD 351 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Radium, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Radium, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
6. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
8. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Stafford County, Kansas

External links

• Radium - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 351, local school district
• Radium city map, KDOT