Redfield, Kansas

Redfield, Kansas
City
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°50′12″N 94°52′55″W / 37.83667°N 94.88194°W / 37.83667; -94.88194[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBourbon
Founded1866
Incorporated1905
Named forDr. Redfield
Area
[2]
 • Total0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
 • Land0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total90
 • Density640/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66769
Area code620
FIPS code20-58725
GNIS ID2396341[1]

Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 90 people lived there.[3]

History

Redfield was founded in 1866.[4] The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler.[5] The first post office in Redfield was created in 1872.[6] Throughout the 20th century, the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography

Redfield is at 37°50′12″N 94°52′55″W / 37.83667°N 94.88194°W / 37.83667; -94.88194 (37.836556, -94.881987), along the Marmaton River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2). All of it is land.[2]

Climate

Redfield has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890162—
1910232—
192026915.9%
1930233−13.4%
1940194−16.7%
1950173−10.8%
1960133−23.1%
19701383.8%
198018534.1%
1990143−22.7%
2000140−2.1%
20101464.3%
202090−38.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 90 people, 39 households, and 25 families living in the city. Of the households, 82.1% owned their home and 17.9% rented their home.

The median age was 42.7 years. Of the people, 86.7% were White, 3.3% were Native American, and 10.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the people.[3][8]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census says that there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families living in the city.[9]

Notable people

  • Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality, The Howard Stern Show
  • Elmer McCollum, biochemist, co-discovered Vitamin A

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redfield, Kansas
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 148.
  5. ↑ "Many Towns Have Disappeared (Note: Page loads on 9C due to technical constraints. Scroll to next page)". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 10C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Redfield, Kansas
  8. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

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