Culver, Kansas

Culver, Kansas
City

Location of Culver, Kansas
Coordinates: 38°58′10″N 97°45′35″W / 38.96944°N 97.75972°WCoordinates: 38°58′10″N 97°45′35″W / 38.96944°N 97.75972°W
Country United States
State Kansas
County Ottawa
Area[1]
 • Total 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Land 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,260 ft (384 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 121
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 121
 • Density 806.7/sq mi (311.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67484
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-16700[4]
GNIS feature ID 0476627[5]

Culver is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 121.[6] It is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Culver was laid out in about 1878. It was likely named for George Culver, a railroad official.[7]

A post office was opened at Culver in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984.[8]

Geography

Culver is located at 38°58′10″N 97°45′35″W / 38.96944°N 97.75972°W (38.969581, -97.759657).[9] 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.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990162—
20001641.2%
2010121−26.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 121 people, 48 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 806.7 inhabitants per square mile (311.5/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 373.3 per square mile (144.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 4.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 48 households of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% 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[4] of 2000, there were 164 people, 57 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was 996.4 people per square mile (395.8/km²). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 376.7 per square mile (149.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.46% White, 5.49% Native American, and 3.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.

There were 57 households out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 118.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,047. About 9.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those sixty five or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  7. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 259.
  8. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

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