Mayfield, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mayfield, Kansas
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Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (97.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67103
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-45275 |
| GNIS ID | 2395051 |
Mayfield is a small city located in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 75 people.
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A Look Back at Mayfield's History
Mayfield started to grow in the 1880s. The first post office in Mayfield was opened in 1880. This was an important step for the community. The city was officially incorporated, or became a legal city, in 1927.
Understanding Mayfield's Geography
Mayfield is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Mayfield? Demographics
This section tells us about the people who live in Mayfield. We can see how the population has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 187 | — | |
| 1940 | 150 | −19.8% | |
| 1950 | 134 | −10.7% | |
| 1960 | 119 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 110 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 128 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 110 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 113 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 113 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 75 | −33.6% | |
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Mayfield's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 75 people living in Mayfield. There were 30 households and 19 families. A household means all the people living in one home. The average number of people in a household was about 1.8.
Most of the people in Mayfield were white, making up 88% of the population. About 12% of the people were from two or more races.
When looking at age groups, about 13.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 34.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age in Mayfield was 53.3 years. This means half the people were younger than 53.3 and half were older.
Mayfield's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 113 people lived in Mayfield. There were 45 households in the city. The population density was about 1027 people per square mile.
Most of the people were white (99.1%). A small number (0.9%) were Asian. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.6% were 65 years or older. The median age was 42.8 years.
Fun Places to Visit in Mayfield
Mayfield has a special place to visit:
- Chisholm Trail Marker
Learning and Education in Mayfield
Students in Mayfield attend schools that are part of the Wellington USD 353 public school district. This district provides education for the community's children.
See also
In Spanish: Mayfield (Kansas) para niños
