Summerfield, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Summerfield, Kansas
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Summerfield (Feb 2014)
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Location within Marshall County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Founded | about 1889 |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Named for | Elias Summerfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 368/sq mi (140.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66541
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-68950 |
| GNIS ID | 2396000 |
Summerfield is a small city located in Marshall County, Kansas, in the United States. It's right on the border between Kansas and Nebraska! In 2020, about 125 people lived there, making it a cozy community.
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The Story of Summerfield
Summerfield began around 1889. This happened when a railroad was built through the area. The city was named after Elias Summerfield. He was an important person who worked for the railroad company.
The first post office opened in Summerfield in February 1889. This was a big step for the new community.
Where is Summerfield?
Summerfield is located in the state of Kansas. It is a very small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Summerfield?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 102 | — | |
| 1900 | 505 | 395.1% | |
| 1910 | 554 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 539 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 398 | −26.2% | |
| 1940 | 396 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 305 | −23.0% | |
| 1960 | 237 | −22.3% | |
| 1970 | 254 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 225 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 169 | −24.9% | |
| 2000 | 211 | 24.9% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −26.1% | |
| 2020 | 125 | −19.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Summerfield has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 102 people. The population grew to over 500 people in the early 1900s. Since then, it has slowly become smaller. By 2020, 125 people called Summerfield home.
Life in Summerfield in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 156 people living in Summerfield. These people lived in 79 different homes. About 41 of these were families. The city had about 458 people per square mile.
Most people living in Summerfield were White (98.1%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or from two or more races (1.3%). About 1.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 20% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (40.5%) were married couples living together. About 39% of all homes had just one person living there. About 12.6% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. The average home had about 2 people. The average family had almost 3 people.
The average age of people in Summerfield was 51.2 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18. About 22% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
Schools in Summerfield
The local public schools are part of the Prairie Hills USD 113 school district. Summerfield Elementary School used to be in the community. However, the school board decided to close it. The school closed at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
Images for kids
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Summerfield (Feb 2014)
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Location within Marshall County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
See also
In Spanish: Summerfield (Kansas) para niños
