Morganville, Kansas

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morganville, Kansas
Location within Clay County and Kansas
Location within Clay County and Kansas
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°28′2″N 97°12′12″W / 39.46722°N 97.20333°W / 39.46722; -97.20333Coordinates: 39°28′2″N 97°12′12″W / 39.46722°N 97.20333°W / 39.46722; -97.20333
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyClay
Area
 • Total0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Land0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,234 ft (376 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total192
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
190
 • Density560.47/sq mi (216.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67468
Area code785
FIPS code20-48225 [4]
GNIS ID476020 [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

 WikiMiniAtlas
39°28′2″N 97°12′12″W / 39.46722°N 97.20333°W / 39.46722; -97.20333 (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.[13]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890233
190035050.2%
1910285−18.6%
1920262−8.1%
19302817.3%
1940264−6.0%
19502785.3%
1960226−18.7%
197025713.7%
19802611.6%
1990181−30.7%
20001989.4%
2010192−3.0%
2019 (est.)190[3]−1.0%
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 65 or over.

Education[]

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.[14]

Morganville schools were closed through school unification. The Morganville High School mascot was Morganville Eagles.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". 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.[dead link]
  7. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 161.
  8. ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 80. ISBN 9780974435886.
  9. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 312.
  10. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  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.
  13. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  14. ^ "Clay County USD 379". USD 379. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  15. ^ "Five Lettermen At Morganville", The Salina Journal, 24 November 1957, p.18.

Further reading[]

External links[]

Retrieved from ""