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Parkerville, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°45′53″N 96°39′45″W / 38.76472°N 96.66250°W / 38.76472; -96.66250
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Parkerville, Kansas
City
Location within Morris County and Kansas
Location within Morris County and Kansas
KDOT map of Morris County (legend)
KDOT map of Morris County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°45′53″N 96°39′45″W / 38.76472°N 96.66250°W / 38.76472; -96.66250[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMorris
Incorporated1871 [2]
Named forCharles Parker
Government
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 • TypeMayor–Council
Area
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 • Total0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2)
 • Land0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,352 ft (412 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total46
 • Density350/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-54575 [1]
GNIS ID476886 [1]

Parkerville is a city in Morris County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 46.[4]

History

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A post office was established in Parkersville on August 9, 1870, then renamed to Parkerville on June 23, 1892. The post office closed on October 31, 1953.[5] The city was incorporated as Parkerville in 1871.[6] Parkerville was named for Charles G. Parker, a pioneer settler.[7]

Geography

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Parkerville is located at 38°45′53″N 96°39′45″W / 38.76472°N 96.66250°W / 38.76472; -96.66250 (38.764622, -96.662441).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all of it land.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890202—
1900146−27.7%
19101577.5%
1920144−8.3%
1930127−11.8%
1940105−17.3%
195078−25.7%
196059−24.4%
197025−57.6%
19804268.0%
199028−33.3%
200073160.7%
201059−19.2%
202046−22.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 59 people, 25 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.7 inhabitants per square mile (189.8/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 266.7 per square mile (103.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.4% White, 13.6% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.6% of the population.

There were 25 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 73 people, 22 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 602.0 inhabitants per square mile (232.4/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 263.9 per square mile (101.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 1.37% from other races. Hispanic or Hispanic of any race were 6.85% of the population.

There were 22 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 18.2% 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 3.32 and the average family size was 3.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 42.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $32,188. Males had a median income of $17,292 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,792. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

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The community is served by Rural Vista USD 481 public school district.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Parkerville, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "City of Parkerville". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 27, 2019.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Profile of Parkerville, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  6. ^ History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p. 808.
  7. ^ "Profile for Parkerville, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Morris County, Kansas
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