Goff, Kansas facts for kids
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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 small city located in Nemaha County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 106 people.
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History of Goff
Goff started in the year 1880. This was when a railroad was built through the area, which helped the town grow. The city was named after Edward H. Goff, who was an important official for the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad.
For a while, the local post office had a slightly different name. From 1880 until 1894, it was officially spelled "Goff's" before it became just "Goff." In 1887, Goff officially became an incorporated city.
Geography of Goff
Goff is a very small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (0.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
This section tells us about the people who live in Goff and how the population has changed over time.
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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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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 106 people living in Goff. There were 36 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 30.6% of these households had children under 18 years old. Most residents were white, making up about 90.57% of the population. A small number, 2.83%, were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Goff was about 28.3 years. This means it's a relatively young community. About 33% of the population was under 18, and 15.1% were 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 126 people lived in Goff. The city had 49 households. Similar to 2020, most people were White (90.5%).
In 2010, the average age was 33.3 years. About 34.1% of the residents were under 18, and 15.1% were 65 or older. The city had more males than females at that time, with 57.1% male and 42.9% female.
Education in Goff
The public schools in Goff are part of the Prairie Hills USD 113 school district. This district provides education for students in the community.
