Longford, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°10′20″N 97°19′45″W / 39.17222°N 97.32917°W / 39.17222; -97.32917
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Longford, Kansas
FIPS code
20-42575
GNIS ID2395759[1]
Websitelongfordks.org

Longford is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 73.[3]

History

Longford was founded in 1870.[4] The first post office in Longford was established in 1875.[5]

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 mi (4.8 km) west of Strong City) through Longford to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and was renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all land.[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

Köppen Climate Classification system, Longford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920155—
193020029.0%
1940160−20.0%
195017811.3%
1960146−18.0%
197099−32.2%
198010910.1%
199068−37.6%
20009438.2%
201079−16.0%
202073−7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The

Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[12]

Of the 39 households, 48.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.6% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.2% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.6.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.8% of the population.[14]

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 72.7 males.[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year

poverty line, including 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[17][18]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
people of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the

African American
, and 1.06% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $10,000 for females. The

poverty line
, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

Culture

Longford is known for their annual PRCA-sanctioned rodeo.[21] The Longford Rodeo started in 1955.[22]

There is a mural paying homage to the local rodeo clowns in downtown Longford as a part of the local "Mural Movement".[23]

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.[24]

Longford schools were closed through school unification. The Longford High School mascot was Longford Lions.[25]

Notable people

  • Bob Cain, baseball player, famous for pitching to Eddie Gaedel, the shortest person to appear in a Major League Baseball game

Gallery

  • Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot in Longford, circa 1887-1897
    Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot in Longford, circa 1887-1897
  • The Guardian by Whitney Kerr III (2021)[26]
    The Guardian by Whitney Kerr III (2021)[26]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longford, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Longford, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 161.
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Longford, Kansas
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  21. ^ "Longford Rodeo | Clay County | Kansas | Travel & Tourism".
  22. ^ "Longford Rodeo | Clay County | Kansas | Travel & Tourism". claycokansas. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  23. ^ "Mural Movement"
  24. ^ "Clay County USD 379". USD 379. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  25. ^ "Final Quarter Is Key To Longford Win Over Bombers", The Manhattan Mercury, 21 January 1962, p.9.
  26. ^ The Guardian by Whitney Kerr III (2021)

Further reading

See also: List of books about Clay County, Kansas

External links

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