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Rexford, Kansas
Location within Thomas County and Kansas
Location within Thomas County and Kansas
KDOT map of Thomas County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Thomas
Founded 1887
Incorporated 1917
Named for Rexford family
Area
 • Total 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Land 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,956 ft (901 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 197
 • Density 758/sq mi (289.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67753
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-59125
GNIS ID 471214

Rexford is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197.

History

Rexford was founded about 1887. It was named in honor of a member of the Rexford family. After they died in a fire, that had engulfed the family home. They were some of the first settlers in the area and had been there for years.

The first post office in Rexford was established in August 1888.

In 1923 the town of Rexford voted up a three-year-old as mayor. He held that office for five months before they realized that he was not capable of running an entire township.

Geography

Rexford is located at 39°28′14″N 100°44′38″W / 39.47056°N 100.74389°W / 39.47056; -100.74389 (39.470512, -100.743975). Rexford is located along U.S. Route 83 about 20 miles north of Interstate 70. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Ocassionaly, the area has large blizards in which the entire are can be without electricity. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rexford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 237
1930 375 58.2%
1940 244 −34.9%
1950 304 24.6%
1960 245 −19.4%
1970 231 −5.7%
1980 204 −11.7%
1990 171 −16.2%
2000 157 −8.2%
2010 232 47.8%
2020 197 −15.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 232 people, 84 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 892.3 inhabitants per square mile (344.5/km2). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 400.0 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 23.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.3% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.71.

The median age in the city was 31.5 years. 36.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 15.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

Education

School unification consolidated Menlo, Rexford and Selden schools forming USD 316 Golden Plains. Golden Plains High School is located in Rexford. The Golden Plains High School mascot is the Bulldog.

Rexford High School was closed through school unification. The Rexford High School mascot was also the Bulldog.

See also

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