Fowler, Kansas

Fowler, Kansas
City
The Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location within Meade County and Kansas
KDOT map of Meade County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°22′58″N100°11′44″W / 37.38278°N 100.19556°W / 37.38278; -100.19556 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Meade
Founded	1880s
Platted	1886
Incorporated	1908
Named for	George Fowler
Area [2]
• Total	0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2)
• Land	0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,487 ft (758 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	534
• Density	1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67844
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-24175
GNIS ID	2394802 [1]
Website	fowlerkansas.com

Fowler is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 534. ^[3]

History

Memorial Day Parade (1919)

Fowler was laid out and platted in 1886. It was named for George Fowler, the original owner of the town site. ^{[4] [5]}

Fowler was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fowler has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	473		—
1920	490		3.6%
1930	724		47.8%
1940	563		−22.2%
1950	778		38.2%
1960	717		−7.8%
1970	588		−18.0%
1980	592		0.7%
1990	571		−3.5%
2000	567		−0.7%
2010	590		4.1%
2020	534		−9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 534 people, 207 households, and 128 families in Fowler. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 1,126.6 per square mile (435.0/km²). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 575.9 per square mile (222.4/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 76.22% (407) white or European American (70.6% non-Hispanic white), 2.81% (15) black or African-American, 0.56% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.3% (55) from other races, and 10.11% (54) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 23.97% (128) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 207 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 51.7% were married couples living together; 23.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population. ^[15]

27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.5 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,421) and the median family income was $42,361 (+/- $12,647). ^[16] Males had a median income of $32,993 (+/- $2,576) versus $21,806 (+/- $7,326) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,598 (+/- $5,371). ^[17] Approximately, 15.9% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 590 people, 231 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,255.3 inhabitants per square mile (484.7/km²). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 580.9 per square mile (224.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.9% of the population.

There were 231 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 567 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,203.5 inhabitants per square mile (464.7/km²). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 564.6 per square mile (218.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.12% White, 0.18% Native American, 5.29% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.41% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,214, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $26,827 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,788. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Fowler USD 225 public school district with two schools: Fowler Elementary School and Fowler High School ^[22]

Notable people

• Tim Huelskamp, Congressman representing the Kansas' 1st Congressional District (2011-2017).

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fowler, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Fowler, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
4. Sullivan, Frank Seymour (1916). A History of Meade County, Kansas. Crane & Company. pp.  34.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  238.
6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 678.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Fowler, Kansas
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.
22. "Front Page". Fowler Unified School District. Retrieved January 9, 2018.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Meade County, Kansas

External links

• City of Fowler
• Fowler - Directory of Public Officials
• Photos of early Fowler Archived April 7, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
• Fowler City Map, KDOT