Redfield, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Redfield, Kansas
|
|
|---|---|
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
|
|
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Dr. Redfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 640/sq mi (243/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66769
|
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58725 |
| GNIS ID | 2396341 |
Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.
History
Redfield was founded in 1866. The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler. The first post office in Redfield was established in 1872. Throughout the twentieth century the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Geography
Redfield is located along the Marmaton River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 162 | — | |
| 1910 | 232 | — | |
| 1920 | 269 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 173 | −10.8% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 138 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 185 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 146 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 90 | −38.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,216.7 inhabitants per square mile (469.8/km2). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 491.7 per square mile (189.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 2.1% African American, 2.7% Native American, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.
There were 53 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.55.
The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.
Education
The community is served by Uniontown USD 235 public school district.
Notable people
- Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality on The Howard Stern Show.
- Ben Glusing, member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1953 to 1963.
- Elmer McCollum, biochemist who co-discovered Vitamin A.
See also
In Spanish: Redfield (Kansas) para niños
