Bogue, Kansas facts for kids
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Bogue, Kansas
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Bogue Township Hall est 1936
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Location within Graham County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Graham |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Named for | Virgil Bogue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,047 ft (624 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 596/sq mi (231.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67625
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-07825 |
| GNIS ID | 2394214 |
Bogue is a small city in Graham County, Kansas, United States. It's located on K-18, south of U.S. Route 24. The South Fork Solomon River flows nearby. In 2020, about 155 people lived there.
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History of Bogue
Bogue was started in 1888. It began as a town built around a railroad. Its first name was Wild Horse. However, the Union Pacific Railroad changed the name. They named it after Virgil Gay Bogue. He was a civil engineer who worked for the railroad. He was also the person who founded the city.
The first post office in Bogue opened in September 1888. It was moved from a place called Fagan.
Geography and Climate
Where is Bogue Located?
Bogue is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Bogue's Climate Like?
The weather in Bogue has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa".
People of Bogue (Demographics)
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bogue has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| 1940 | 157 | — | |
| 1950 | 211 | 34.4% | |
| 1960 | 234 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 257 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 197 | −23.3% | |
| 1990 | 150 | −23.9% | |
| 2000 | 179 | 19.3% | |
| 2010 | 143 | −20.1% | |
| 2020 | 155 | 8.4% | |
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Bogue in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 155 people in Bogue. There were 71 households and 38 families. The city had about 598 people per square mile. Most residents (about 82.58%) were white. About 5.16% were black. Some people (9.68%) were from two or more races.
About 15.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (42.3%) were married couples. About 40.8% of households were single individuals. The average age in Bogue was 49.5 years. About 25.2% of the population was under 18. Also, 29.0% were 65 years or older.
Bogue in 2010
The census in 2010 showed 143 people living in Bogue. There were 75 households. Most people (93.7%) were White. About 2.8% were African American.
In 2010, 13.3% of households had children under 18. The average age was 54.3 years. About 10.5% of residents were under 18. A larger group, 35%, were 65 years or older.
Education in Bogue
The public schools in Bogue are part of the Graham County USD 281 school district. The main high school for the district is in Hill City.
Bogue High School closed in 1978. This happened because of school unification. The school's mascot was the Bluejays. The Bogue Bluejays won several Kansas State High School championships:
- 1969 Boys Track & Field (Indoor) – 1A
- 1976 Football – 8-Man
- 1977 Boys Track & Field (Indoor) – 1A
