Park, Kansas

Park, Kansas
City
Water tower and grain storage facilities (2008)
Location within Gove County and Kansas
KDOT map of Gove County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°6′42″N 100°21′41″W / 39.11167°N 100.36139°W / 39.11167; -100.36139[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Gove
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1950
Named for	Buffalo Park
Area [2]
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,746 ft (837 m)
Population  (2020)[3]
• Total	112
• Density	350/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67751
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-54400
GNIS ID	2396143[1]
Website	Info

Park is a city in Gove County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 112.^[3]

The community was originally called Buffalo Park,^[1] and under the latter name established in the late 1870s.^[4] It was renamed Park in 1898 by postal officials.^[5]

Park is located at 39°6′44″N 100°21′38″W / 39.11222°N 100.36056°W / 39.11222; -100.36056 (39.112299, -100.360501).^[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km²), all of it land.^[7]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Park has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[8]

The 2020 United States census counted 112 people, 51 households, and 31 families in Park.^[9][10] The population density was 355.6 per square mile (137.3/km²). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 228.6 per square mile (88.3/km²).^[10][11] The racial makeup was 93.75% (105) white or European American (93.75% non-Hispanic white), 0.89% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.89% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.46% (5) from two or more races.^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.57% (4) of the population.^[13]

Of the 51 households, 19.6% had children under the age of 18; 49.0% were married couples living together; 17.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.2% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[10] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.6.^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.8% of the population.^[15]

21.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males.^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.0 males.^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $27,729) and the median family income was $50,938 (+/- $16,761).^[16] Males had a median income of $31,094 (+/- $2,218) versus $21,923 (+/- $5,840) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,893 (+/- $5,166).^[17] Approximately, 22.2% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.^[18][19]

As of the census^[20] of 2010, there were 126 people, 63 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.8 inhabitants per square mile (152.0/km²). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 240.6 per square mile (92.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.0% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

As of the census^[21] of 2000, there were 151 people, 77 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 477.0 inhabitants per square mile (184.2/km²). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 281.1 per square mile (108.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 1.32% Native American, and 1.32% from two or more races.

There were 77 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,303. There were 8.9% of families and 10.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.3% of those over 64.

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Park, Kansas.

• Park - Directory of Public Officials
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