Morganville, Kansas

Morganville, Kansas
City

Location of Morganville, Kansas
Coordinates: 39°28′2″N 97°12′12″W / 39.46722°N 97.20333°WCoordinates: 39°28′2″N 97°12′12″W / 39.46722°N 97.20333°W
Country United States
State Kansas
County Clay
Area[1]
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,234 ft (376 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 192
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 192
 • Density 564.7/sq mi (218.0/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67468
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-48225[4]
GNIS feature ID 0476020[5]

Morganville is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 192.[6]

History

Morganville was founded in 1870.[7] It was named for its founder, Ebenezer Morgan.[8] The first store in Morganville opened in 1871.[9]

The post office in Morganville was originally called Della. It was established in 1871.[10]

Morganville was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[11]

Geography

Morganville is located at 39°28′2″N 97°12′12″W / 39.46722°N 97.20333°W (39.467189, -97.203350).[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990181—
20001989.4%
2010192−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 192 people, 79 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 564.7 inhabitants per square mile (218.0/km2). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 252.9 per square mile (97.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 79 households of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 198 people, 77 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was 581.0 people per square mile (224.8/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 258.2 per square mile (99.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.46% White, 0.51% Native American, 1.01% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 77 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $36,429. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,423. About 2.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

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 August 4, 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. 161.
  8. ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 80.
  9. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 312.
  10. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "Geohydrology of Clay County". Kansas Geological Survey. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  12. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

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