Beattie, Kansas

Beattie is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref> The city has been called "The Milo Capital of the World" and hosts the annual "Beattie Milo Festival".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Beattie was laid out in 1870.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It is named for Armstrong Beattie, eighth Mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The first post office in Beattie was established in July 1871.<ref>Template:Cite web</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

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 197 people, 86 households, and 53 families in Beattie.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 860.3 per square mile (332.1/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 388.6 per square mile (150.1/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 90.86% (179) white or European American (89.85% non-Hispanic white), 1.52% (3) black or African-American, 1.52% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.51% (1) from other races, and 5.58% (11) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.54% (5) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 86 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 20.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.7% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.5.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.2% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

19.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.6 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,605) and the median family income was $35,000 (+/- $16,401).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,909 (+/- $2,453).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% 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 200 people, 90 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 104 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.0% African American, 1.5% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.3% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 41% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 277 people, 107 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 115 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 95.67% White, 0.36% African American, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 2.89% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $30,066 versus $14,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,204. About 14.9% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Marysville USD 364 public school district.

External links

• Beattie - Directory of Public Officials
• Beattie city map, KDOT