Bushong, Kansas
| Bushong, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 38°38′34″N 96°15′28″W / 38.64278°N 96.25778°WCoordinates: 38°38′34″N 96°15′28″W / 38.64278°N 96.25778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Mayor | Fred Fechter |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 34 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 34 |
| • Density | 226.7/sq mi (87.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 66833 |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09675[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0485487[6] |
Bushong is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 34.[7] It is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The city, originally a whistle-stop of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was first named Weeks. but in 1886, the name was changed to Bushong after the St. Louis Browns legendary catcher, Albert J. Doc Bushong. Following the Browns 4 game to 2 win of the 1886 World Series over Chicago White Stockings, the Missouri Pacific Railroad honored several of the St. Louis players by naming some of their towns after the players. Bushong had played every game in the series and was at bat, in Game Six, when the winning run scored by stealing home. The city of Bushong, is the only one still carrying its name from the 1886 World Series.[8]
During the Cold War, Bushong had the distinction of having one of the first generations of the ICBM, nuclear missile sites in it. The site, active from 1961-1965, was part of the 548th Strategic Missile Squadron.[9]
Geography
Bushong is located at 38°38′34″N 96°15′28″W / 38.64278°N 96.25778°W (38.642699, -96.257753)[10]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all of it land.[2]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 57 | ||
| 2000 | 55 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 34 | −38.2% | |
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 34 people, 12 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 226.7 inhabitants per square mile (87.5 /km2). There were 16 housing units at an average density of 106.7 per square mile (41.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 12 households of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.7% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the city was 33 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 55 people, 20 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 363.6 people per square mile (141.6/km²). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 145.4 per square mile (56.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.73% White, 1.82% African American, and 5.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.
There were 20 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, and 30.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.8 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $27,083. Males had a median income of $20,833 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,511. There were no families and 2.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
References
- ↑ http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=539
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ↑ Doc Bushong; Society For American Baseball Research.
- ↑ The 548th Strategic Missile Squadron
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
External links
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- City
- Schools
- USD 251, local school district
- Maps
- Bushong City Map, KDOT
- Lyon County Map, KDOT
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