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Redfield, Kansas
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
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
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 146
 • Estimate 
(2019)
143
 • Density 986.21/sq mi (381.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66769
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-58725
GNIS ID 0474753

Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 146.

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.

Geography

Redfield is located at 37°50′11″N 94°52′51″W / 37.83639°N 94.88083°W / 37.83639; -94.88083 (37.836301, -94.880922), 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%
2019 (est.) 143 −2.1%
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, The Howard Stern Show
  • Elmer McCollum, biochemist, co-discovered Vitamin A

See also

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