Rexford, Kansas facts for kids
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Rexford, Kansas
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Location within Thomas County and Kansas
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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)
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• Total | 197 |
• Density | 758/sq mi (289.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
67753
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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 (39.470512, -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 | |||
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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
In Spanish: Rexford (Kansas) para niños