Macksville, Kansas

Macksville, Kansas
City

Location within Stafford County and Kansas

KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°57′30″N 98°58′7″W / 37.95833°N 98.96861°W / 37.95833; -98.96861Coordinates: 37°57′30″N 98°58′7″W / 37.95833°N 98.96861°W / 37.95833; -98.96861
Country United States
State Kansas
County Stafford
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
Area[1]
 • Total 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Land 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 2,024 ft (617 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 549
 • Estimate (2016)[3] 537
 • Density 550/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67557
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-43850 [4]
GNIS feature ID 0484347 [5]

Macksville is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 549.[6]

History

Macksville was founded about 1885.[7] It was named for George Mack, the first postmaster of Stafford County.[8]

Geography

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.[1]

Climate

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.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
Est. 2016537[3]−2.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] 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

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 514 people, 191 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 513.1 people per square mile (198.5/km²). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 226.6 per square mile (87.6/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

Macksville has a high school and grade school. The high school mascot is the Mustang. The grade school mascot is the Colt.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "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. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 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. 302.
  8. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 195.
  9. ↑ Climate Summary for Macksville, Kansas
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