Havensville, Kansas

Havensville is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 119.[3]

Havensville, Kansas
Historic Havensville School (2009)
Historic Havensville School (2009)
Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°30′40″N 96°04′35″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Founded1878
Incorporated1892
Named forPaul Havens
Area
  Total0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2)
  Land0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
  Total119
  Density850/sq mi (310/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66432
Area code785
FIPS code20-30775
GNIS ID2394327[1]

History

Havensville had its start in the year 1878 by the building of the railroad through that territory.[4] It was named for Paul E. Havens, a railroad employee.[5][6][7]

The first post office in Havensville was established in March 1878.[8]

Geography

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.[9]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Havensville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880180
1900437
1910412−5.7%
1920333−19.2%
1930263−21.0%
1940232−11.8%
1950208−10.3%
1960166−20.2%
1970163−1.8%
198018312.3%
1990135−26.2%
20001468.1%
2010133−8.9%
2020119−10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Havensville is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 133 people, 58 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 886.7 inhabitants per square mile (342.4/km2). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 486.7 per square mile (187.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 38.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 146 people, 64 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,116.0 inhabitants per square mile (430.9/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 565.6 per square mile (218.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.21% White, 0.68% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.68% from other races, and 2.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 64 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,043. There were 7.9% of families and 10.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 22.6% of under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Onaga USD 322 public school district.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Havensville, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "Profile of Havensville, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 830. ISBN 9780722249055.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 152.
  6. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 263.
  7. "Profile for Havensville, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  10. Climate Summary for Havensville, Kansas
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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