Brownell, Kansas facts for kids
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Brownell, Kansas
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Location within Ness County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Named for | Mr. Brownell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
| • Density | 115/sq mi (45.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67521
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-08675 |
| GNIS ID | 2393437 |
Brownell is a small city located in Ness County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 23 people.
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History of Brownell
Brownell began as a station along the Missouri Pacific Railroad line. The community was named after a railroad official, Mr. Brownell.
The first post office in Brownell opened in 1880. For the first eight years, it was known as Vansburgh before its name changed to Brownell in 1888.
Geography and Climate
Brownell is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.20 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Brownell's Climate
The weather in Brownell features hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 207 | — | |
| 1940 | 162 | −21.7% | |
| 1950 | 211 | 30.2% | |
| 1960 | 118 | −44.1% | |
| 1970 | 98 | −16.9% | |
| 1980 | 92 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 44 | −52.2% | |
| 2000 | 48 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 29 | −39.6% | |
| 2020 | 23 | −20.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Brownell had 23 residents living in 18 households. There were 11 families among these households. The population density was about 116 people per square mile.
Most of the people (82.61%) were white. About 17.39% were of two or more races. A small number (4.35%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 39% of households had children under 18. Many households (44.4%) were married couples. About 22.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age in Brownell was 56.5 years. About 39.1% of the population was 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Brownell had 29 residents living in 16 households. The population density was around 145 people per square mile. All residents were white.
Half of the households (50%) were married couples living together. Half of the households (50%) were not families. About 19% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age was 59.5 years. About 34.5% of residents were 65 years or older.
Education
Students in Brownell attend schools in the Western Plains USD 106 public school district. The high school team is called the Bobcats.
Brownell's local school closed in 1969. The current school district, USD 106, was created in 2004. It formed when two other districts, Ransom USD 302 and Bazine USD 304, joined together.
Parks and Recreation
Notable Person
- Elon Hogsett, a famous Major League Baseball pitcher, was from Brownell.
See also
In Spanish: Brownell (Kansas) para niños
