Seward, Kansas

Not to be confused with Seward County, Kansas.

Seward, Kansas
City
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°10′40″N98°47′39″W / 38.17778°N 98.79417°W / 38.17778; -98.79417 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Stafford
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1927
Named for	William Seward
Area [2]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,913 ft (583 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	41
• Density	160/sq mi (61/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67576
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-64100
GNIS ID	2396579 [1]

Seward is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 41. ^[3] Located in Seward are a large granary, and a bar and grill as well as numerous homes.

History

Seward was named for William H. Seward. ^[4] A post office was opened in Seward in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	127		—
1940	125		−1.6%
1950	130		4.0%
1960	92		−29.2%
1970	66		−28.3%
1980	88		33.3%
1990	71		−19.3%
2000	63		−11.3%
2010	64		1.6%
2020	41		−35.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 64 people, 31 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 256.0 inhabitants per square mile (98.8/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 148.0 per square mile (57.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 31 households, of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.4% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.8% male and 42.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 63 people, 34 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 255.7 inhabitants per square mile (98.7/km²). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 154.2 per square mile (59.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, and 3.17% from two or more races.

There were 34 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 44.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $16,667. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,891. 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: Seward, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Seward, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
4. "Profile for Seward, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 23, 2014.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "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

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