Bogue, Kansas

Bogue is a city in Graham County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 155.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref> Bogue is located on K-18, south of U.S. Route 24, on the South Fork Solomon River.

History

Bogue was established in 1888 as a railroad town.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It originally was named Wild Horse but the Union Pacific Railroad changed the name to honor Virgil Gay Bogue, a civil engineer working for the railroad and the founder of the city.<ref name=Rydjord>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=Bogue>Template:Cite web</ref>

The first post office in Bogue was established in September 1888. It was moved from Fagan.<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>

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, Bogue has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Bogue, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 155 people, 71 households, and 38 families in Bogue.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 598.5 per square mile (231.1/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 351.4 per square mile (135.7/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 82.58% (128) white or European American (80.65% non-Hispanic white), 5.16% (8) black or African-American, 2.58% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 9.68% (15) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.94% (3) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 71 households, 15.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 25.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.8% of households consisted of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 2.3.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 19.4% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,630) and the median family income was $43,750 (+/- $7,027).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $16,250 (+/- $6,282) versus $26,818 (+/- $6,311) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,682 (+/- $5,878).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 15.4% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% 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 143 people, 75 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 89 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 2.8% African American, 2.1% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.42.

The median age in the city was 54.3 years. 10.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 35% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 179 people, 77 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 88 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 1.68% African American, 0.56% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,403. About 10.3% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Graham County USD 281 public school district.<ref>Template:Cite web - Bogue is indicated on the map, but is not labeled.</ref> The district high school is located in Hill City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Bogue High School was closed in 1978 through school unification. The Bogue High School mascot was Bluejays. The Bogue Bluejays<ref>"Bogue Bluejays", Hays Daily News, 11 September 1975, p.26.</ref> won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 1969 Boys Track & Field (Indoor) – 1A<ref name="track">Template:Cite web</ref>
• 1976 Football – 8-Man<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• 1977 Boys Track & Field (Indoor) – 1A<ref name="track" />

External links

• Bogue – Directory of Public Officials
• Bogue city map, KDOT