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Barnard, Kansas
Location within Lincoln County and Kansas
Location within Lincoln County and Kansas
KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Lincoln
Founded 1888
Incorporated 1905
Named for J.F. Barnard
Area
 • Total 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,316 ft (401 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 64
 • Density 291/sq mi (110.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67418
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-04225
GNIS ID 472511

Barnard is a small city located in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 64 people.

History of Barnard

Barnard was first settled in 1888. This happened when a railroad line, built by the Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, reached the area. The city was officially made a city (incorporated) in 1904.

Barnard got its name from J.F. Barnard, who was an employee of the railroad company. Later, in 1901, another big railroad company, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, took over the Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad. In 1983, the railroad decided to stop using the train line that went through Barnard.

Geography and Climate

Where is Barnard?

Barnard is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Barnard's Weather

The weather in Barnard has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."

People of Barnard

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 425
1920 359 −15.5%
1930 416 15.9%
1940 306 −26.4%
1950 242 −20.9%
1960 205 −15.3%
1970 190 −7.3%
1980 163 −14.2%
1990 129 −20.9%
2000 123 −4.7%
2010 70 −43.1%
2020 64 −8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 64 people living in Barnard. There were 34 households and 18 families. Most of the people, about 86%, were white. About 12.5% of the population identified as being from two or more races.

In terms of age, about 3.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The largest age group was 65 years or older, making up 37.5% of the population. The average age in the city was 60.0 years.

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 70 people living in Barnard. All of the residents were White.

About 10% of the residents were under 18 years old. The largest group, 45.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 49.3 years. More males lived in the city than females, with 60% being male and 40% female.

Economy

Barnard has very few businesses or services left. The city currently has a post office and a small grocery store.

Education

The public schools in Barnard are part of the Lincoln USD 298 school district.

Barnard used to have its own schools, but they closed in 1966. This happened because of a school unification program. The high school sports teams in Barnard were called the "Cardinals."

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