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Macksville, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°57′26″N 98°58′08″W / 37.95722°N 98.96889°W / 37.95722; -98.96889
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Macksville, Kansas
City
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°57′26″N 98°58′08″W / 37.95722°N 98.96889°W / 37.95722; -98.96889[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyStafford
Founded1885
Incorporated1886
Named forGeorge Mack
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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2,028 ft (618 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
471
 • Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67557
Area code620
FIPS code20-43850
GNIS ID2395800[1]

Macksville is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 471.[3] It is located along Highway 50.

History

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Macksville was first settled in 1878 and the town was founded about 1885.[4][5] The town formerly hosted a stop on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway and a weekly newspaper (the Enterprise).[4] It was named for George Mack, the first postmaster of Stafford County.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all of it land.[7]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Macksville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890156—
190024859.0%
1910626152.4%
192075320.3%
193086815.3%
1940723−16.7%
1950624−13.7%
1960546−12.5%
1970484−11.4%
198054612.8%
1990488−10.6%
20005145.3%
20105496.8%
2020471−14.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 471 people, 161 households, and 119 families in Macksville.[9][10] The population density was 471.9 per square mile (182.2/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 203.4 per square mile (78.5/km2).[9][11] The racial makeup was 69.21% (326) white or European American (61.78% non-Hispanic white), 0.21% (1) black or African-American, 1.06% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.21% (1) Asian, 0.21% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 13.59% (64) from other races, and 15.5% (73) from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 32.27% (152) of the population.[13]

Of the 161 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 60.9% were married couples living together; 24.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.0% of households consisted of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.0% of the population.[15]

32.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 99.4 males.[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,768) and the median family income was $53,750 (+/- $7,794).[16] Males had a median income of $33,571 (+/- $10,872) versus $16,063 (+/- $4,789) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,673 (+/- $6,554).[17] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]

2010 census

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As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 549 people, 197 households, and 144 families residing in the city. The population density was 549.0 inhabitants per square mile (212.0/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 230.0 per square mile (88.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.3% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 16.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.7% of the population.

There were 197 households, of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 514 people, 191 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 513.1 inhabitants per square mile (198.1/km2). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 226.6 per square mile (87.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.71% White, 1.36% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 14.59% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.54% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,594. About 11.6% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The community and nearby rural areas are served by Macksville USD 351 public school district. The high school mascot is the Mustang. The grade school mascot is the Colt.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macksville, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Macksville, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Blackmar, Frank (1912). Kansas; a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. p. 210. ISBN 978-1016719063.
  5. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 302.
  6. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 195.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Macksville, Kansas
  9. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Stafford County, Kansas
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