Herkimer, Kansas

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Herkimer, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Herkimer is located in Kansas
Herkimer
Herkimer
Herkimer is located in the United States
Herkimer
Herkimer
Coordinates: 39°53′28″N 96°42′40″W / 39.89111°N 96.71111°W / 39.89111; -96.71111[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMarshall
Named forHerkimer, New York
Elevation
[1]
1,250 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total54
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-31425
GNIS ID472670 [1]

Herkimer is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 54.[2]

History[edit]

Herkimer was named after Herkimer, New York.[3] A post office was opened in Herkimer in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.[4]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202054—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 54 people, 26 households, and 22 families in Herkimer.[5][6] The population density was 57.6 per square mile (22.2/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 27.7 per square mile (10.7/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 98.15% (53) white or European American (98.15% 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 1.85% (1) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[9]

Of the 26 households, 15.4% had children under the age of 18; 84.6% were married couples living together; 0.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 15.4% of households consisted of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[11]

14.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 11.1% from 45 to 64, and 46.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 130.0 males.[6]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $76,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,596).[12] The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,563 (+/- $31,075).[13] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 50.0% of those ages 65 or over.[14][15]

Education[edit]

The community is served by Marysville USD 364 public school district.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Herkimer, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Herkimer, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  3. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 839.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Marshall County, Kansas

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