Redfield, Kansas
Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 146 people lived there.[6]
 Location within Bourbon County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°50′11″N 94°52′51″W / 37.83639°N 94.88083°WCoordinates: 37°50′11″N 94°52′51″W / 37.83639°N 94.88083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Dr. Redfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 146 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 142 |
| • Density | 1,220/sq mi (471/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66769 |
| FIPS code | 20-58725 [4] |
| GNIS ID | 0474753 [5] |
History
Redfield was founded in 1866.[7] The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler.[8] The first post office in Redfield was created in 1872.[9] Throughout the 20th century, the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Geography
Redfield is at 37°50′11″N 94°52′51″W / 37.83639°N 94.88083°W (37.836301, -94.880922),[10] along the Marmaton River. According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2). All of it is land.[1]
Climate
Redfield has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 162 | ||
| 1910 | 232 | ||
| 1920 | 269 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 173 | −10.8% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 138 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 185 | 34.1% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 146 | 4.3% | |
| Est. 2016 | 142 | [3] | 1.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the 2010 census says that there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families living in the city.[2]
Notable people
- Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality, The Howard Stern Show
- Elmer McCollum, biochemist, co-discovered Vitamin A
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 US Gazetteer files 2010United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American FactFinderUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Population and Housing Unit Estimates. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ American FactFinderUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names (2007-10-25)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy StatusU.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society. Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society (1916)Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 148.
- ↑ "Many Towns Have Disappeared (Note: Page loads on 9C due to technical constraints. Scroll to next page)". The Fort Scott Tribune: 10C. July 16, 1976. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xdchAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bp8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=2783%2C4254024. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ↑ Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 (2011-02-12)United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Redfield, Kansas
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 235, local school district
- Maps
- Redfield City Map, KDOT