Plevna, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°58′18″N 98°18′35″W / 37.97167°N 98.30972°W / 37.97167; -98.30972
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Plevna, Kansas
Location within Reno County and Kansas
Location within Reno County and Kansas
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°58′18″N 98°18′35″W / 37.97167°N 98.30972°W / 37.97167; -98.30972[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyReno
Founded1870s
Incorporated1910
Named forPleven, Bulgaria
Government
 • MayorChance Hand
Area
 • Total0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)
Population
 • Total85
 • Density370/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67568
Area code620
FIPS code20-56725
GNIS ID2396238[1]

Plevna is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 85.[3]

History[edit]

The first post office in Plevna was established in October 1877.[4]

It is named after the historical city of Pleven in Bulgaria, which months before was a siege battle won by Russian/Bulgarian forces, gaining Bulgaria its independence.[5]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all of it land.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1920202
1930174−13.9%
1940161−7.5%
195020024.2%
1960117−41.5%
19701246.0%
1980115−7.3%
19901171.7%
200099−15.4%
201098−1.0%
202085−13.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 85 people, 37 households, and 18 families in Plevna.[7][8] The population density was 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 208.9 per square mile (80.7/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 90.59% (77) white or European American (90.59% non-Hispanic white), 1.18% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.35% (2) from other races, and 5.88% (5) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.35% (2) of the population.[11]

Of the 37 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.2% were married couples living together; 18.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 45.9% of households consisted of individuals and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.3.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.6% of the population.[13]

24.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.9 males.[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $23,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,260) and the median family income was $41,250 (+/- $33,704).[14] Females had a median income of $24,375 (+/- $6,319). The median income for those above 16 years old was $17,083 (+/- $5,519).[15] Approximately, 26.7% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.0% of those under the age of 18 and 15.4% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 426.1 inhabitants per square mile (164.5/km2). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 217.4 per square mile (83.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 1.0% Native American, 5.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.

2000 census[edit]

1915 railroad map of Reno County

As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 99 people, 46 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 425.2 inhabitants per square mile (164.2/km2). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 223.3 per square mile (86.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, and 3.03% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,353. There were no families and 2.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education[edit]

The community is served by Fairfield USD 310 public school district. Before the creation of USD 310, the old Plevna High School mascot was the Tigers.

Notable people[edit]

  • Karl C. King, member of U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plevna, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Plevna, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  5. ^ Capace, Nancy (June 1, 2000). Encyclopedia of Kansas. North American Book Dist LLC. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-403-09312-0.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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