Barnard, Kansas

Barnard is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 64.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Barnard was first settled in 1888 when a rail line of the Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company reached the town, and it was incorporated as a city in 1904.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Barnard was named for J.F. Barnard, a railroad employee.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway acquired the C,K & W.R. in 1901. The railroad applied to abandon the 43.38 mile "Minneapolis District" line from Manchester to Barnard in 1983.<ref name="abandon">The Minneapolis District, Abandoned Rails, Retrieved 21 February 2022</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

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Barnard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Barnard, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 64 people, 34 households, and 18 families in Barnard.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 287.0 per square mile (110.8/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 219.7 per square mile (84.8/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 85.94% (55) white or European American (85.94% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 1.56% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 12.5% (8) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.12% (2) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 34 households, 17.6% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 26.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of households consisted of individuals and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.5 and the average family size was 2.4.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 31.2% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

3.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 37.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,313 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,576) and the median family income was $61,875 (+/- $44,371).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $38,750 (+/- $31,736) versus $12,321 (+/- $11,401) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,750 (+/- $11,947).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 7.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 100.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% 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 70 people, 43 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 71 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 43 households, of which 9.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 62.8% were non-families. 55.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.63 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 10% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 45.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 123 people, 62 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 77 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 62 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 40.3% 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 1.98 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,329. There were 22.2% of families and 14.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 18.5% of those over 64.

Economy

The only businesses or services remaining in Barnard are a post office and a small grocery.

Education

The community is served by Lincoln USD 298 public school district.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Barnard schools were closed through school unification in 1966. The Barnard High School team name was "Cardinals".<ref>"Barnard Classes to be Graduated", The Salina Journal, 17 May 1951, p.21.</ref><ref name="barnard">Barnard, Live Lincoln County, Retrieved 21 February 2022</ref>

External links

• Barnard - Directory of Public Officials
• History of Barnard, Legends of Kansas
• Barnard city map, KDOT