Deerfield, Kansas

Deerfield is a city in Kearny County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 711 people lived there.[3]

Deerfield KS Texaco station from SW 1 long.JPG
Location within Kearny County and Kansas
Location within Kearny County and Kansas
KDOT map of Kearny County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°58′55″N 101°07′59″W / 37.98194°N 101.13306°W / 37.98194; -101.13306Coordinates: 37°58′55″N 101°07′59″W / 37.98194°N 101.13306°W / 37.98194; -101.13306[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyKearny
Founded1885
Incorporated1907
Area
 • Total0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation2,950 ft (900 m)
Population
 • Total711
 • Density1,481/sq mi (568.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67838
FIPS code20-17225
GNIS ID2394490[1]
Websitedeerfieldkansas.com

History

The first settlement was created at Deerfield in 1885. Deerfield was incorporated as a city in 1907.[4]

Geography

Deerfield is at 37°58′55″N 101°7′59″W / 37.98194°N 101.13306°W / 37.98194; -101.13306 (37.981869, -101.133182).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2). All of it is land.[2]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Deerfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1910152
192028486.8%
193032514.4%
19403569.5%
195044023.6%
19604420.5%
19704747.2%
198053813.5%
199067725.8%
200088430.6%
2010700−20.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 711 people, 235 households, and 169 families living in the city. Of the households, 71.1% owned their home and 28.9% rented their home.

The median age was 29.9 years. Of the people, 49.9% were White, 1.5% were Native American, 0.8% were Black, 0.3% were Asian, 24.6% were from some other race, and 22.8% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56.8% of the people.[3][6]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census says that there were 700 people, 235 households, and 180 families living in the city.[7]

Education

Deerfield is part of Deerfield USD 216 public school district.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerfield, Kansas
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  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. 504. ISBN 9780722249055.
  5. Climate Summary for Deerfield, Kansas
  6. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Other websites

City
Schools
Maps