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Webber, Kansas
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Location within Jewell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jewell |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Named for | Dan Webber |
| 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 | 1,670 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (100/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66970
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76250 |
| GNIS ID | 471893 |
Webber is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 30.
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History
In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Webber to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
The first post office in Webber was established in November 1889. The community was named for Dan Webber, an original landowner.
Geography
Webber is located at 39°56′9″N 98°2′5″W / 39.93583°N 98.03472°W (39.935809, -98.034726). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 126 | — | |
| 1940 | 104 | −17.5% | |
| 1950 | 96 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 58 | −39.6% | |
| 1970 | 49 | −15.5% | |
| 1980 | 53 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 39 | −26.4% | |
| 2000 | 37 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 25 | −32.4% | |
| 2020 | 30 | 20.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 13 households, and 8 families living in the city. The population density was 227.3 inhabitants per square mile (87.8/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 245.5 per square mile (94.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 13 households, of which 7.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.
The median age in the city was 58.8 years. 4% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8% were from 25 to 44; 52% were from 45 to 64; and 36% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 68.0% male and 32.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278.
See also
In Spanish: Webber (Kansas) para niños
