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Morganville, Kansas
Location within Clay County and Kansas
Location within Clay County and Kansas
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Clay
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,234 ft (376 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 180
 • Density 529/sq mi (202/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67468
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-48225
GNIS ID 2395401

Morganville is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 180.

History

Morganville was founded in 1870. It was named for its founder, Ebenezer Morgan. The first store in Morganville opened in 1871.

The post office in Morganville was originally called Della. It was established in 1871.

Morganville was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 233
1900 350 50.2%
1910 285 −18.6%
1920 262 −8.1%
1930 281 7.3%
1940 264 −6.0%
1950 278 5.3%
1960 226 −18.7%
1970 257 13.7%
1980 261 1.6%
1990 181 −30.7%
2000 198 9.4%
2010 192 −3.0%
2020 180 −6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 180 people, 75 households, and 57 families in Morganville. The population density was 531.0 per square mile (205.0/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 236.0 per square mile (91.1/km2). The racial makeup was 92.78% (167) white or European American (92.22% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.11% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.11% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.22% (4) of the population.

Of the 75 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.0% were married couples living together; 18.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3. The percentage of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.6% of the population.

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 83.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,399) and the median family income was $45,833 (+/- $14,042). Males had a median income of $35,000 (+/- $11,473) versus $25,625 (+/- $11,652) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,250 (+/- $7,457). Approximately, 8.3% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 192 people, 79 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 564.7 inhabitants per square mile (218.0/km2). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 252.9 per square mile (97.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.

Morganville schools were closed through school unification. The Morganville High School mascot was the Morganville Eagles.

See also

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