Belpre, Kansas
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Belpre is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 97.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref> It is located along Highway 50.
History
[edit]Belpre was founded in 1879<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> and was incorporated in 1906.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Belpre is derived from the French word "belle prairie" for "beautiful meadow".<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
The first post office in Belpre was established in 1879.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
[edit]Belpre is located at Template:Coord (37.950976, -99.099597).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> 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
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Belpre has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Belpre, Kansas</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]The 2020 United States census counted 97 people, 40 households, and 28 families in Belpre.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 236.0 per square mile (91.1/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 131.4 per square mile (50.7/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 62.89% (61) white or European American (28.87% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.03% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 21.65% (21) from other races, and 14.43% (14) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 69.07% (67) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Of the 40 households, 42.5% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.5% of households consisted of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.1 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 0.0% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
32.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 15.5% from 18 to 24, 12.4% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males.<ref name=:0 />
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $27,083 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,927) and the median family income was $31,250 (+/- $17,028).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $22,250 (+/- $6,955) versus $18,750 (+/- $14,141) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,406 (+/- $1,958).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 27.8% of families and 32.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.2% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2010 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 84 people, 34 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 63 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 1.2% Native American, and 10.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.2% of the population.
There were 34 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.44.
The median age in the city was 39 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 104 people, 45 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 66 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 97.12% White, 1.92% African American, 0.96% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.81% of the population.
There were 45 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $31,563. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,665. There were 8.7% of families and 8.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Education
[edit]The community is served by Macksville USD 351 public school district.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Belpre - Directory of Public Officials
- USD 351, local school district
- Belpre city map, EdwardsCounty.org
- Belpre city map, KDOT