Reserve, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reserve, Kansas
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Location within Brown County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Named for | Indian reservation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 558/sq mi (223/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66434
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-59050 |
| GNIS ID | 2396354 |
Reserve is a small city in Brown County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 67 people lived there. It is located very close to the border between Kansas and Nebraska.
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A Look Back: Reserve's History
Reserve got its start in the 1880s. A post office opened here in 1882, helping people send and receive mail for over 100 years until 1983.
The community was named "Reserve" because it was built on land that used to be part of an Indian reservation. This means the land was set aside for Native American tribes.
Where is Reserve? Geography Facts
Reserve is a very small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.11 square miles (which is about 0.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Reserve? Population Changes
The number of people living in Reserve has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 197 | — | |
| 1940 | 172 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −1.7% | |
| 1960 | 138 | −18.3% | |
| 1970 | 117 | −15.2% | |
| 1980 | 105 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 108 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 100 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 84 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 67 | −20.2% | |
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Reserve's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 67 people living in Reserve. There were 36 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About half of these households were families.
The population density was about 583 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 583 people.
Most of the people living in Reserve in 2020 were white or European American. There were also people who identified as Black or African-American, and Native American or Alaska Native. Some people identified with two or more races.
The average household in Reserve had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.7 people.
Reserve's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 84 people lived in Reserve. There were 36 households, and 20 of them were families.
About 27.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had people living alone, especially those 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Reserve in 2010 was 44.5 years old. About 27.4% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning in Reserve: Education
Reserve is part of the USD 415 Hiawatha Schools. Students from Reserve attend schools in Hiawatha. The high school mascot for Hiawatha High School is the Hiawatha Hawks.
In the past, Reserve had its own schools, including Reserve High School. Their mascot was the Reserve Elks. However, these schools closed as part of a school unification plan.
See also
In Spanish: Reserve (Kansas) para niños
