Parkerfield, Kansas facts for kids
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Parkerfield, Kansas
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Location within Cowley County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Township | Creswell |
| Incorporated | 2004 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 406 |
| • Density | 446.2/sq mi (172.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67005 (Arkansas City)
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-54560 |
| GNIS ID | 2396150 |
Parkerfield is a small city located in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. It's like a neighbor to Arkansas City, sitting just east of it. In 2020, about 406 people lived in Parkerfield.
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History of Parkerfield
Parkerfield became an official city on March 16, 2004. This meant it could have its own local government. Soon after, on March 30, elections were held for a mayor and city council members.
The idea to become a city started because people living there were worried. The nearby city of Arkansas City wanted to expand and include their area. Residents felt that Arkansas City's rules were too strict and its taxes were too high. So, they decided to fight this plan. They even hired a lawyer to help them.
On January 20, 2004, the residents officially asked the county to let them form their own city. The county leaders, called the Board of County Commissioners, agreed on March 9. This allowed Parkerfield to become its own independent city.
Geography and Location
Parkerfield is found on the eastern side of Arkansas City. The land in Parkerfield is mostly flat. It covers about 564 acres. At the time it became a city, some of this land was already mapped out, and some was not.
The city doesn't have big natural features like mountains or rivers that form its borders. Water generally flows towards the southeast in the southern part of the city. In the northern part, water drains towards the northwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Parkerfield covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Parkerfield
Parkerfield officially became a city in 2004. This means the first time its population was counted in a big government survey was during the 2010 census.
Parkerfield in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 406 people living in Parkerfield. There were 157 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 121 were families. The city had about 445 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Parkerfield, about 89.9%, were white. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 5.42% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 27.4% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, 66.2%, were married couples. About 17.8% of homes had just one person living in them. The average household had 2.8 people.
The average age of people in Parkerfield was 44.4 years. About 24.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.4% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Parkerfield was about $91,250 per year. For families, it was around $103,750. A small number of families and people, about 2.5% of families and 4.4% of all people, lived below the poverty line.
Parkerfield in 2010
In the census of 2010, Parkerfield had 426 people. There were 156 households and 125 families. The population density was about 453 people per square mile.
Most residents, 95.5%, were white. A small percentage were Native American or Asian. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.7% of households had children under 18. Most households, 71.8%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.73 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The median age in the city was 47.1 years. About 25.8% of residents were under 18. About 18.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (50.7%) than females (49.3%).
Education in Parkerfield
Students in Parkerfield attend public schools that are part of the Arkansas City USD 470 school district.
Images for kids
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Location of Parkerfield in Cowley County, Kansas
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KDOT map of Cowley County, Kansas
See also
In Spanish: Parkerfield (Kansas) para niños
