Home is an unincorporated community in southern Franklin Township, Marshall County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 154.[2] It lies along U.S. Route 36 – the Pony Express Highway – and a Union Pacific rail line, east of the city of Marysville.
Home, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°50′30″N 96°31′11″W / 39.84167°N 96.51972°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 154 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66438 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-32875 |
| GNIS ID | 472923 [1] |
History edit
The community gets its name from the first post office, which was established in 1874 in someone's home.[3][4] The post office eventually was moved to its own building, which is now facing possible closure due to postal service austerity measures.[4]
Geography edit
Its altitude is 1,345 feet (410 m), and it is located at 39°50′30″N 96°31′11″W / 39.84167°N 96.51972°W (39.8416678, -96.5197389).[1]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 154 | — | |
| 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 154 people, 66 households, and 43 families in Home.[5][6] The population density was 38.9 per square mile (15.0/km2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 19.4 per square mile (7.5/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 95.45% (147) white or European American (95.45% 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 4.55% (7) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.3% (2) of the population.[9]
Of the 66 households, 19.7% had children under the age of 18; 59.1% were married couples living together; 19.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.7.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 24.0% of the population.[11]
24.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 38.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.8 males.[6]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $77,639 (with a margin of error of +/- $62,724) and the median family income was $83,182 (+/- $6,103).[12] Males had a median income of $68,558 (+/- $30,329) versus $30,795 (+/- $15,309) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,286 (+/- $18,938).[13] 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.[14][15]
Education edit
The community is served by Marysville USD 364 public school district.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Home, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ a b "Profile of Home, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- ^ a b Marin, Robert (June 15, 2011). "Home, Kansas could lose its post office". KWCH-TV. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 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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