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Goff, Kansas
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Goff National Bank (2008)
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Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Edward Goff |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 505/sq mi (200.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66428
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-26775 |
| GNIS ID | 2394921 |
Goff is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 106.
History
Goff had its start in the year 1880 on the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for Edward H. Goff, aCentral Branch Union Pacific Railroad official..
The post office's name was officially spelled Goff's from 1880 until 1894.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 29 | — | |
| 1900 | 365 | — | |
| 1910 | 422 | 15.6% | |
| 1920 | 398 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 437 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 339 | −22.4% | |
| 1950 | 315 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 259 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 207 | −20.1% | |
| 1980 | 196 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 156 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 181 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −30.4% | |
| 2020 | 106 | −15.9% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 106 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Goff. The population density was 514.6 per square mile (198.7/km2). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 252.4 per square mile (97.5/km2). The racial makeup was 90.57% (96) white or European American (90.57% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.94% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.49% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.83% (3) of the population.
Of the 36 households, 30.6% had children under 18; 36.1% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.4% of households consisted of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.0, and the average family size was 2.4. The percentage of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.2%.
33.0% of the population was under 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 77.5 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $32,088) and the median family income was $51,875 (+/- $39,092). Males had a median income of $47,917 (+/- $36,336). The median income for those above 16 was $25,750 (+/- $10,077). Approximately 27.6% of families and 28.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those aged 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 49 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 600.0 inhabitants per square mile (231.7/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 295.2 per square mile (114.0/km2). The city's racial makeup was 90.5% White, 1.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 7.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 49 households, of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 22.4% of all households consisted of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 34.1% of residents were under 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.
Education
The community is served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Goff (Kansas) para niños
