Bremen 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 51.[2]

Bremen, Kansas
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Bremen is located in Kansas
Bremen
Bremen
Bremen is located in the United States
Bremen
Bremen
Coordinates: 39°54′05″N 96°47′21″W / 39.90139°N 96.78917°W / 39.90139; -96.78917[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMarshall
Founded1886
Platted1886
Named forBremen, Germany
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Population
 • Total51
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66412 [3]
Area code785
FIPS code20-08300
GNIS ID472665 [1]

History edit

Bremen was laid out in 1886 by Henry Brenneke, a native of Bremen, Germany.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202051
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 51 people, 17 households, and 16 families in Bremen.[5][6] The population density was 30.2 per square mile (11.7/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 14.8 per square mile (5.7/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 94.12% (48) white or European American (94.12% 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 5.88% (3) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[9]

Of the 17 households, 0.0% had children under the age of 18; 94.1% were married couples living together; 0.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 5.9% of households consisted of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.3.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.8% of the population.[11]

23.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 13.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 45.7 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 44.4 males.[6]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $58,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,444).[12] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 0.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[13][14]

Economy edit

Bremen Farmers Mutual Insurance Company is the main employer in Bremen.[15] Also, the community has a U.S. Post Office.

Education edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Bremen, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Bremen, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  3. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Foster, Emma Elizabeth Calderhead (1917). History of Marshall County, Kansas: Its People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 163.
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  15. ^ Bremen Farmers Mutual Insurance Company

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