Byers, Kansas facts for kids
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Byers, Kansas
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Location within Pratt County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pratt |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Named for | Otto Byers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 224/sq mi (86.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67021
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09800 |
| GNIS ID | 2393485 |
Byers is a small city in Pratt County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a quiet community. In 2020, the city had a population of 38 people.
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History of Byers
Byers was started in 1914. It was named after a person called Otto Phillip Byers. The first post office in Byers opened in April 1915. This allowed people to send and receive mail there.
Where is Byers?
Byers is a small city. It covers about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People in Byers
The number of people living in Byers has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 212 | — | |
| 1930 | 185 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 153 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −45.8% | |
| 1960 | 52 | −37.3% | |
| 1970 | 46 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 47 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 46 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 50 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 35 | −30.0% | |
| 2020 | 38 | 8.6% | |
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Byers Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 38 people living in Byers. There were 15 households, which are groups of people living together. About 11 of these households were families.
- About 31.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Byers was 28.7 years.
Byers Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, there were 35 people living in Byers. There were 15 households and 9 families.
- About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 22.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the city was 43.5 years.
Education in Byers
Students in Byers go to schools in the Skyline USD 438 public school district. These schools are located a couple of miles west of Pratt. Byers used to have its own high school, called the Hornets. That high school closed in 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Byers (Kansas) para niños
