Redfield, Kansas
Redfield, Kansas | |
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 Location within Bourbon County and Kansas | |
 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°50′12″N 94°52′55″W / 37.83667°N 94.88194°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Dr. Redfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 640/sq mi (240/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66769 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58725 |
| GNIS ID | 2396341[1] |
Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 90 people lived there.[3]
History
Redfield was founded in 1866.[4] The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler.[5] The first post office in Redfield was created in 1872.[6] Throughout the 20th century, the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Geography
Redfield is at 37°50′12″N 94°52′55″W / 37.83667°N 94.88194°W (37.836556, -94.881987), along the Marmaton River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2). All of it is land.[2]
Climate
Redfield has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 162 | — | |
| 1910 | 232 | — | |
| 1920 | 269 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 173 | −10.8% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 138 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 185 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 146 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 90 | −38.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 90 people, 39 households, and 25 families living in the city. Of the households, 82.1% owned their home and 17.9% rented their home.
The median age was 42.7 years. Of the people, 86.7% were White, 3.3% were Native American, and 10.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the people.[3][8]
2010 census
As of the 2010 census says that there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families living in the city.[9]
Notable people
- Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality, The Howard Stern Show
- Elmer McCollum, biochemist, co-discovered Vitamin A
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redfield, Kansas
- 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 148.
- ↑ "Many Towns Have Disappeared (Note: Page loads on 9C due to technical constraints. Scroll to next page)". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 10C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "Climate Summary for Redfield, Kansas". Archived from the original on 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 235, local school district
- Maps
- Redfield City Map Archived 2020-05-04 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT
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