Garland, Kansas
Garland, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°43′54″N 94°37′21″W / 37.73167°N 94.62250°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 31 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66741 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-25900 |
| GNIS ID | 2804484[1] |
Garland is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 31.[2] It is located along the Missouri state line 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Fort Scott.
History[edit]
Garland was originally called Memphis. The name was changed to Garland (after a brand of stoves) when the railroad came through in the 1880s.[3]
Geography[edit]
Garland is located along the Missouri state line 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Fort Scott.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Garland as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census[edit]
The 2020 United States census counted 31 people, 22 households, and 16 families in Garland.[4][5] The population density was 144.9 per square mile (55.9/km2). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 102.8 per square mile (39.7/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 93.55% (29) white or European American (93.55% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.45% (2) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[8]
Of the 22 households, 22.7% had children under the age of 18; 54.5% were married couples living together; 18.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 1.4 and the average family size was 2.0.[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[10]
3.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 61.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 63.2 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 57.9 males.[5]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garland, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Garland, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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