Preston, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°45′30″N 98°33′28″W / 37.75833°N 98.55778°W / 37.75833; -98.55778
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Preston, Kansas
FIPS code
20-57675
GNIS ID2396274[1]

Preston is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 115.[3]

History

19th century

In 1887, the

Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad
. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

Preston was founded in 1887.[5] Preston had a post office from 1887 until 1990.[6]

Redevelopment

Although the city has been considered to be dying, the city is being revitalized. An Arizona undertaker has announced to build a crematorium in the city, helping to revive business there.[7] The city is being revitalized. A mortuary is currently open; and during 2011 a fabric store, a used car lot, a diner, and a convenience store are scheduled to open.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all of it land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910278—
192040144.2%
1930383−4.5%
1940328−14.4%
1950307−6.4%
1960278−9.4%
1970239−14.0%
1980227−5.0%
1990177−22.0%
2000164−7.3%
2010158−3.7%
2020115−27.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The

Latino of any race was 11.3% (13) of the population.[13]

Of the 58 households, 24.1% had children under the age of 18; 29.3% were married couples living together; 20.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.9% of households consisted of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.8% of the population.[15]

20.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 67.3 males.[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year

poverty line, including 5.4% of those under the age of 18 and 37.0% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]

2010 census

As of the

Native American
.

There were 67 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% 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

Pacific Islander
, and 0.61% from two or more races.

There were 70 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,607, and the median income for a family was $31,429. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,000 for females. The

poverty line
, including 15.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Pratt USD 382 public school district.[22]

Preston High School was closed through school unification. The Preston High School mascot was Wildcats.[23]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Preston, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Preston, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  4. ^ "Rock Island Rail History". Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  5. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 265.
  6. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Undertaker seeks to revive dying midwest town". Preston, Kansas. The Associated Press. October 11, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  22. ^ "Pratt USD 382". USD 382. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  23. ^ "Preston High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Pratt County, Kansas

External links

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