Parkerville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkerville, Kansas
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Location within Morris County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Named for | Charles Parker |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 354/sq mi (139/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-54575 |
| GNIS ID | 476886 |
Parkerville is a small city in Morris County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 46 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Look Back: Parkerville's History
Parkerville has an interesting past. A place for sending mail, called a post office, first opened here on August 9, 1870. Back then, it was known as Parkersville.
Later, on June 23, 1892, its name was officially changed to Parkerville. The post office served the community for many years before closing on October 31, 1953.
The city of Parkerville officially became a city (was incorporated) in 1871. This means it got its own local government. The city was named after Charles G. Parker, who was an early settler in the area.
Where is Parkerville?
Parkerville is located at specific geographic coordinates: 38.764622 degrees North and 96.662441 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Parkerville?
Understanding demographics helps us learn about the people living in a place. This includes things like how many people there are and their ages.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Parkerville has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
- 1890: 202 people
- 1900: 146 people
- 1910: 157 people
- 1920: 144 people
- 1930: 127 people
- 1940: 105 people
- 1950: 78 people
- 1960: 59 people
- 1970: 25 people
- 1980: 42 people
- 1990: 28 people
- 2000: 73 people
- 2010: 59 people
- 2020: 46 people
Parkerville in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 59 people lived in Parkerville. These people made up 25 households, with 17 of them being families.
The city had a population density of about 491.7 people per square mile. This means that, on average, nearly 500 people lived in each square mile of the city's land.
Most of the people living in Parkerville in 2010 were White (81.4%). Some residents were from other races (13.6%), and a small group (5.1%) identified with two or more races. About 13.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Parkerville was 34.3 years old.
- 22% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 37.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 20.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.9% were 65 years old or older.
The city's population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
Education for Parkerville Students
Students in Parkerville attend public schools managed by the Rural Vista USD 481 school district. This district provides education for children in the community.
