Deerfield, Kansas facts for kids
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Deerfield, Kansas
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Old Highway 50 in Deerfield (2015)
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Location within Kearny County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kearny |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,946 ft (898 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 1,481/sq mi (568.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67838
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17225 |
| GNIS ID | 471602 |
Deerfield is a city in Kearny County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 711.
History
The first settlement was made at Deerfield in 1885. Deerfield was incorporated as a city in 1907.
Geography
Deerfield is located at 37°58′55″N 101°8′5″W / 37.98194°N 101.13472°W (37.982081, -101.134848). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 152 | — | |
| 1920 | 284 | 86.8% | |
| 1930 | 325 | 14.4% | |
| 1940 | 356 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 440 | 23.6% | |
| 1960 | 442 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 474 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 538 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 677 | 25.8% | |
| 2000 | 884 | 30.6% | |
| 2010 | 700 | −20.8% | |
| 2020 | 711 | 1.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 700 people, 235 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,489.4 inhabitants per square mile (575.1/km2). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 529.8 per square mile (204.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 14.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.7% of the population.
There were 235 households, of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.41.
The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Deerfield USD 216 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Deerfield (Kansas) para niños
