Isabel, Kansas

Isabel is a city in Valley Township, Barber County, Kansas, United States.<ref name=gnis/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 68.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Isabel was founded in 1887.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Isabel was named for the daughter of a surveyor.<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>

Isabel is located on the northern county line, on the Mulvane extension of the Santa Fe, in Valley Township.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 68 people, 23 households, and 17 families in Isabel.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 272.0 per square mile (105.0/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (58.7/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 91.18% (62) white or European American (91.18% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.94% (2) from other races, and 5.88% (4) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.47% (1) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 23 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18; 65.2% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 1.5% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

23.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,513 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,024) and the median family income was $66,250 (+/- $37,352).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $51,324 (+/- $6,738) versus $28,000 (+/- $24,938) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $50,000 (+/- $25,738).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 12.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 90 people in 40 households, including 23 families, in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 47 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makup of the city was 96.7% White, 2.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 40 households 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 7.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age was 37.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.2% male and 57.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 108 people in 46 households, including 31 families, in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 53 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makup of the city was 93.52% White, 1.85% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.93% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93%.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 46 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.4% of households were one person and 21.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median household income was $23,125 and the median family income was $27,917. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,795. There were 18.5% of families and 17.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.4% of under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.

External links

• Isabel - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 254, local school district
• Isabel, Barber County, Kansas Barber County, Kansas: History and Genealogy
• Isabel city map, KDOT