Abbyville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abbyville, Kansas
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
| Named for | Abby McLean |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 309.70/sq mi (119.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67510
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-00100 |
| GNIS ID | 2393875 |
Abbyville is a small city located in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 83 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Abbyville started as a stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway line. This was a very important train route! The town got its name from Abby McLean, who was the first baby born there. Before that, it was called Nonpariel. The first post office in Abbyville opened in 1886. It was moved from a nearby town called Salt Creek, which doesn't exist anymore.
Where is Abbyville?
Abbyville is a very small city. It covers about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Abbyville usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Abbyville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 147 | — | |
| 1940 | 138 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 99 | −28.3% | |
| 1960 | 118 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 143 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 123 | −14.0% | |
| 1990 | 140 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 128 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 87 | −32.0% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −4.6% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 83 people living in Abbyville. There were 42 households and 32 families. Most of the people (about 95%) were white.
About 26% of households had children under 18. Most households (62%) were married couples. The average household had 1.8 people. The average family had 2.2 people.
The median age in Abbyville was 61.3 years old. This means half the people were older than 61.3 and half were younger. About 9.6% of the population was under 18. About 39.8% were 65 or older.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, 87 people lived in Abbyville. There were 42 households. The city was mostly white (96.6%).
About 28.6% of households had children under 18. Most households (61.9%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.07 people.
The median age was 53.5 years. About 19.5% of residents were under 18. About 23% were 65 or older.
Fun Things to Do
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The Abbyville Rodeo
Abbyville is famous for its yearly Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo and BBQ. This exciting event happens every May. You can watch barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, and more! It's a big deal because it's now a PRCA sanctioned event.
The rodeo was started by Clifford "Pinky" Busick in 1961. The very first rodeo was a celebration for Kansas's 100th birthday. It had fun things like a bonnet contest, a beard contest, and a carnival. The musical Oklahoma! was even performed! Everyone loved it so much that Pinky decided to make it an annual event.
The rodeo has been held every year since 1963. People from Abbyville and nearby towns help run everything. Many old traditions are still part of the rodeo today. These include a Saturday morning parade and a delicious ham and chicken noodle lunch. There's also a BBQ dinner with fresh pie. During the parade, two young children are crowned "Miss Little Britches" and "Uncle Sam."
Even though Abbyville is a small town, the rodeo keeps it well-known. The band Hollerado even filmed their music video for "Good Day at the Races" at the Abbyville rodeo grounds!
Learning in Abbyville
The local public schools are part of the Fairfield USD 310 school district. Before this district was created, the old Abbyville High School had a mascot called the Lions.
See also
In Spanish: Abbyville para niños
