Barnes, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barnes, Kansas
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Welcome sign on Kansas Highway 148
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1870 (Elm Grove) |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Named for | A.S. Barnes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 917/sq mi (359/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66933
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-04250 |
| GNIS ID | 2394063 |
Barnes is a small city located in Washington County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 165 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Look Back in Time
Barnes was first started in 1870. Back then, it had a different name: Elm Grove.
The city was renamed Barnes in 1876. This was done to honor A. S. Barnes. He was a person who owned shares in the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. Owning shares means he owned a small part of the company.
Barnes was an important stop for trains. It was a station and a place where goods were sent from on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Where is Barnes?
Barnes is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Barnes?
The word "demographics" means studying the people who live in a place. This includes things like how many people there are and how old they are.
Here is how the population of Barnes has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 32 | — | |
| 1900 | 383 | — | |
| 1910 | 454 | 18.5% | |
| 1920 | 395 | −13.0% | |
| 1930 | 361 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 391 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 308 | −21.2% | |
| 1960 | 247 | −19.8% | |
| 1970 | 209 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 257 | 23.0% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −35.0% | |
| 2000 | 152 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 159 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 165 | 3.8% | |
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In 2020, the population of Barnes was 165 people. This means there were about 970 people per square mile. This number tells you how crowded a place is.
The average age of people in Barnes in 2010 was about 44 years old. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old.
Schools in Barnes
The public schools in Barnes and the areas around it are part of the Barnes–Hanover–Linn USD 223 school district.
The schools in Barnes itself closed in 1965. This happened because of a plan to combine schools. The high school in Barnes used to have a mascot called the Bullets.
Famous People from Barnes
Some interesting people have come from Barnes:
- Omar Knedlik (1915–1989) was the person who invented the ICEE frozen drink. You might have seen these icy drinks in stores!
- Joe Vogler (1913-1993) was a politician from Alaska. He worked in government there.
See also
In Spanish: Barnes (Kansas) para niños
