Deerfield is a city in Kearny County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 711.[3] It is located along Highway 50.
Deerfield, Kansas | |
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 Old Highway 50 in Deerfield (2015) | |
 Location within Kearny County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°58′55″N 101°07′59″W / 37.98194°N 101.13306°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kearny |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,950 ft (900 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 711 |
| • Density | 1,500/sq mi (570/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67838 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17225 |
| GNIS ID | 2394490[1] |
| Website | deerfieldkansas.com |
History
editThe first settlement was made at Deerfield in 1885. Deerfield was incorporated as a city in 1907.[4]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all of it land.[5]
Climate
editAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 152 | — | |
| 1920 | 284 | 86.8% | |
| 1930 | 325 | 14.4% | |
| 1940 | 356 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 440 | 23.6% | |
| 1960 | 442 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 474 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 538 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 677 | 25.8% | |
| 2000 | 884 | 30.6% | |
| 2010 | 700 | −20.8% | |
| 2020 | 711 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
editThe 2020 United States census counted 711 people, 235 households, and 169 families in Deerfield.[7][8] The population density was 1,478.2 per square mile (570.7/km2). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 49.93% (355) white or European American (39.8% non-Hispanic white), 0.84% (6) black or African-American, 1.55% (11) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.28% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 24.61% (175) from other races, and 22.78% (162) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 56.82% (404) of the population.[11]
Of the 235 households, 44.7% had children under the age of 18; 49.8% were married couples living together; 26.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.3% of households consisted of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The average household size was 4.3 and the average family size was 5.1.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 4.2% of the population.[13]
30.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.8 males.[8]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,416) and the median family income was $55,625 (+/- $23,803).[14] Males had a median income of $38,000 (+/- $10,037) versus $21,806 (+/- $11,290) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,917 (+/- $13,385).[15] Approximately, 24.1% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 27.7% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]
2010 census
editAs of the census[18] of 2010, there were 700 people, 235 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,489.4 inhabitants per square mile (575.1/km2). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 529.8 per square mile (204.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 14.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.7% of the population.
There were 235 households, of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.41.
The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
2000 census
editAs the 2000 census,[19] there were 884 people, 270 households and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,843.3 inhabitants per square mile (711.7/km2). There were 284 housing units at an average density of 592.2 per square mile (228.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 65.27% White, 0.34% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 30.54% from other races, and 3.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.58% of the population.
There were 270 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 3.66.
39.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median household income was $31,944 and the median family income was $36,111. Males had a median income of $23,182 compared with $18,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,802. About 11.8% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe community is served by Deerfield USD 216 public school district.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerfield, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Deerfield, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 504.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Deerfield, Kansas
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
Further reading
editExternal links
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- City of Deerfield
- Deerfield - Directory of Public Officials
- USD 216, local school district
- Deerfield City Map, KDOT