Kincaid, Kansas
Location within Anderson County and Kansas
Location within Anderson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Anderson County (legend)
KDOT map of Anderson County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°04′53″N 95°09′19″W / 38.08139°N 95.15528°W / 38.08139; -95.15528[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyAnderson
Founded1885
Incorporated1886
Named forRobert Kincaid
Government
  MayorCristin Fuller [2]
Area
  Total0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
  Land0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
  Total103
  Density210/sq mi (79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66039
Area code620
FIPS code20-36875
GNIS ID2395535[1]

Kincaid is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 103.[4]

History

Kincaid was founded in 1885.[5] It was named for Robert Kincaid, of Mound City.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all of it land.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890284
190036428.2%
191042617.0%
19204434.0%
1930380−14.2%
19404015.5%
1950309−22.9%
1960220−28.8%
1970189−14.1%
19801921.6%
1990170−11.5%
20001784.7%
2010122−31.5%
2020103−15.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 122 people, 56 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 244.0 inhabitants per square mile (94.2/km2). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 190.0 per square mile (73.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 48.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 178 people, 73 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.9 inhabitants per square mile (137.0/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 183.4 per square mile (70.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.38% White, 4.49% Native American, 1.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,857, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $20,694 versus $14,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,472. About 7.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 4.9% of those 65 or over.

Area events

The Kincaid Fair is an annual three-day event. It originally was first held in 1908.[10]

Government

The Kincaid consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM.[2]

  • City Hall, 500 5th Ave.

Education

Kincaid is part of Unified School District 479.[11] The district high school is Crest High School.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kincaid, Kansas
  2. 1 2 Kincaid - Directory of Public Officials
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Profile of Kincaid, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  5. "County Towns". Anderson County Historical Society. Archived from the original on June 8, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 175.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. Kincaid Fair.
  11. USD 479

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