Axtell, Kansas

Axtell is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 399.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

The first settlements were made at Axtell in the 1860s.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The first post office in Axtell was established in December 1871.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Axtell was laid out in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point, and a railroad depot was built that year.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for Jesse Axtell, a railroad official.<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>

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Axtell has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Axtell, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 399 people, 172 households, and 98 families in Axtell.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 762.9 per square mile (294.6/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 370.9 per square mile (143.2/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 90.98% (363) white or European American (90.98% non-Hispanic white), 0.25% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.75% (7) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.25% (5) from other races, and 5.76% (23) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.01% (8) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 172 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18; 45.9% were married couples living together; 22.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.2% of households consisted of individuals and 21.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.4.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

28.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,480) and the median family income was $71,750 (+/- $17,063).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $29,375 (+/- $9,112) versus $27,250 (+/- $8,274) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,833 (+/- $6,244).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 5.0% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% 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 406 people, 178 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 194 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White and 3.2% from two or more races.

There were 178 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 445 people, 182 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 204 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.85% White, 0.90% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 1.12% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 182 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,192, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $23,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,460. About 12.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> formed in 2010 by the merger of Sabetha USD 441 and Axtell USD 488.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>Template:Cite web</ref>

External links

• Axtell - Directory of Public Officials
• Axtell city map, KDOT
• The Axtell Standard newspaper, published 1898–1972, archived on Newspapers.com; also see Library of Congress article "About The Axtell Standard. (Axtell, Kan.) 1898-1972"