Beverly, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beverly, Kansas
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Location within Lincoln County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Named for | Beverly, West Virginia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 675/sq mi (260/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67423
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-06500 |
| GNIS ID | 476452 |
Beverly is a small city in Lincoln County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. As of the 2020 census, about 135 people lived there.
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History of Beverly
Beverly was first settled in 1886. It became an official city in 1904. The city was named after Beverly, West Virginia. This was the original home of one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography of Beverly
Beverly covers a small area of land. It is about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers) in total. The city is entirely land, with no water areas like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Population and People
The number of people living in Beverly has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 335 | — | |
| 1920 | 344 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 328 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 292 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 255 | −12.7% | |
| 1960 | 199 | −22.0% | |
| 1970 | 193 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 171 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 199 | 51.9% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 135 | −16.7% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 135 people in Beverly. There were 63 households, which are groups of people living together. About 33 of these were families. Most people in Beverly were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of households had children under 18. Many households (44%) had just one person living alone. The average age in Beverly was about 50.6 years old.
2010 Population Details
The census in 2010 showed 162 people living in Beverly. There were 72 households. All residents identified as White. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.25 people. The median age in the city was 46.8 years.
Education in Beverly
Students in Beverly attend schools in the Lincoln USD 298 public school district. Years ago, Beverly had its own schools. These schools closed when the district combined them. The mascot for Beverly High School was the Bobcats.
Famous People from Beverly
- Donald K. Ross was born in Beverly. He was a hero in World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
