Andale, Kansas

Andale is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 941.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Andale was founded in the early 1880s.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The city's name is a portmanteau of the surnames of two families of pioneer settlers, the Andersons and Dales.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The first post office in Andale was established in January 1899.

Andale was a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

Template:US Census population Andale is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 941 people, 307 households, and 244 families in Andale.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,639.4 per square mile (633.0/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 566.2 per square mile (218.6/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 95.96% (903) white or European American (94.05% non-Hispanic white), 0.32% (3) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.43% (4) from other races, and 3.29% (31) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.4% (32) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 307 households, 45.3% had children under the age of 18; 65.5% were married couples living together; 19.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 17.9% of households consisted of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.9.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.4% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

33.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $79,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,603) and the median family income was $85,000 (+/- $6,837).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $51,375 (+/- $3,807) versus $30,943 (+/- $1,998) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,391 (+/- $10,764).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 5.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 928 people, 290 households, and 236 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 301 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 290 households, of which 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.6% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.67.

The median age in the city was 27.2 years. 38.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 766 people, 241 households, and 186 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 247 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.52% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 241 households, out of which 49.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 39.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,333, and the median income for a family was $53,702. Males had a median income of $40,909 versus $30,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,439. About 2.7% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Renwick USD 267 public school district. Andale has one high school and one elementary school. Andale High School is the home of the Andale Indians. The school colors are black and gold.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Transportation

Andale had passenger rail service until at least fall 1964 on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, sitting on the line from Wichita to Geneseo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As of 2025, the closest passenger rail service is at the Hutchinson station, served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief.

Notable people

• B. J. Finney, football player
• Colton Haynes, model and actor.

External links

• City of Andale
• Andale - Directory of Public Officials