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]
Herkimer, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°53′28″N 96°42′40″W / 39.89111°N 96.71111°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Named for | Herkimer, New York |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 54 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-31425 |
| GNIS ID | 472670 [1] |
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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54 | — | |
| 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
- ^ a b c d "Herkimer, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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