Randall, Kansas

Randall, Kansas
City
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°38′30″N98°02′44″W / 39.64167°N 98.04556°W / 39.64167; -98.04556 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jewell
Founded	1870s
Platted	1870
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Edward Randall
Area [2]
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,453 ft (443 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	79
• Density	460/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66963
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-58450
GNIS ID	2396315 [1]

Randall is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 79. ^[3]

History

Randall was originally called Vicksburg, and under the latter name laid out in 1870. It was renamed Randall in 1882. ^[4] The community was named for Edward Randall, an original owner of the site. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	239		—
1900	268		12.1%
1910	325		21.3%
1920	304		−6.5%
1930	262		−13.8%
1940	281		7.3%
1950	240		−14.6%
1960	201		−16.2%
1970	195		−3.0%
1980	154		−21.0%
1990	96		−37.7%
2000	90		−6.2%
2010	65		−27.8%
2020	79		21.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 79 people, 38 households, and 16 families in Randall. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 454.0 per square mile (175.3/km²). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 287.4 per square mile (110.9/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 98.73% (78) white or European American (96.2% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.27% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.53% (2) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 38 households, 23.7% had children under the age of 18; 34.2% were married couples living together; 26.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 50.0% of households consisted of individuals and 28.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.2. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 32.9% of the population. ^[13]

25.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.5 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.3 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,084) and the median family income was $45,625 (+/- $28,576). ^[14] Males had a median income of $41,103 (+/- $6,387). The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,500 (+/- $18,957). ^[15] Approximately, 38.3% of families and 42.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 65 people, 34 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 361.1 inhabitants per square mile (139.4/km²). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 361.1 per square mile (139.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.5% African American, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% 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 32.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the city was 57.8 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 33.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.1% male and 56.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 90 people, 45 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 495.6 inhabitants per square mile (191.4/km²). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 396.5 per square mile (153.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 37.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $29,000. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,313. There were 3.3% of families and 4.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district, which operates Randall Elementary School, then go onwards to Beloit Junior-Senior High School. ^[20]

Randall and Jewell schools were consolidated into Jewell-Randall schools in the 1960s.^{[ citation needed ]} Prior to unification, the Randall High School mascot was Randall Panthers. ^[21] In 2009 Beloit USD had absorbed some territory from USD 279 Jewell due to that district's dissolution. ^[22]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Randall, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Randall, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  212.
5. "Profile for Randall, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 12, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
20. "USD 273 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
21. "TWO SCANDIA VICTORIES", The Belleville Telescope, 15 January 1948, p.1.
22. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jewell County, Kansas

External links

• Randall - Directory of Public Officials
• Randall city map, KDOT