Editing Abbyville, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Reno County, Kansas}}
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|name                     = Abbyville, Kansas
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|named_for                = Abby McLean

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'''Abbyville''' is a city in [[Reno County, Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 83.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Abbyville, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2000100 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316225803/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2000100 |archive-date=March 16, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Abbyville was a station on the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VwgtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA23 | title=A Gazetteer of Kansas | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1898 | pages=23}}</ref> The community was named for Abby McLean, the first baby born there;<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4409 | title=Profile for Abbyville, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=22 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715005707/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4409 | archive-date=15 July 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> its previous name was '''Nonpariel'''.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA132 | title=Kansas: A (1912) Cyclopedia of State History, Vol. 1  | year=1912 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | isbn=9780722249055 | accessdate=28 February 2020}}</ref>

The first post office in Abbyville was established in 1886 after it was moved from Salt Creek (an extinct town).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:RN | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=22 June 2014}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.19|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</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, Abbyville has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594354&cityname=Abbyville%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Abbyville, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
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|1930= 147
|1940= 138
|1950= 99
|1960= 118
|1970= 143
|1980= 123
|1990= 140
|2000= 128
|2010= 87
|2020= 83
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 83 people, 42 households, and 32 families in Abbyville.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 309.7 per square mile (119.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 182.8 per square mile (70.6/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 95.18% (79) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (93.98% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.2% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 2.41% (2) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.2% (1) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 2.41% (2) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 42 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 61.9% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.4% of households consisted of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 8.4% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

9.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 39.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median family income was $69,375 (+/- $21,896).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $35,625 (+/- $13,202) versus $38,438 (+/- $22,108) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,500 (+/- $14,030).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Abbyville%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 87 people, 42 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|457.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 47 housing units at an average density of {{convert|247.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 42 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.6% were from 25 to 44; 40.2% were from 45 to 64, and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 128 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|689.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 51 housing units at an average density of {{convert|274.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.66% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 2.34% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $26,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,080. There were 4.9% of families and 5.6% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 7.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Arts and culture==
[[File:Abbyville, Kansas (1909).jpg|thumb|Abbyville, 1909]]

===Rodeo===
Abbyville hosts the annual Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo and BBQ the third weekend of May.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abbyvillerodeo.com/|title=abbyvillerodeo.com|website=abbyvillerodeo.com|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref> Current events of the rodeo include barrel racing, mutton bustin', bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and other special events. It is now a PRCA sanctioned event.

Clifford "Pinky" Busick was the creator of this rodeo, starting with a loan of $10 from his father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abbyvillecs92.weebly.com/rodeo.html|title=Rodeo|website=abbyvillecs92.weebly.com|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref> The first rodeo was a celebration of the Kansas Centennial, and it was held on July 15, 1961. The events at this initial celebration included a bonnet contest, beard contest, antique display, horse show, carnival, and bean dinner. ''[[Oklahoma!]]'' was performed in the evening as the main entertainment. The event was such a great success for Abbyville that Pinky worked to continue the rodeo as an annual event.

The second rodeo was held on the third weekend of May in 1963, and it has continued yearly ever since. Locals, both from Abbyville and from nearby towns, ran every aspect of the rodeo and took great pride in it. Many traditions of the early rodeos still continue today, including a Saturday morning parade, ham and chicken noodle lunch, and a BBQ dinner with fresh pie for dessert. Two 5- or 6-year-old children are crowned "Miss Little Britches" and "Uncle Sam" in the parade.

Despite Abbyville being such a small town, the rodeo has continued to this day, and it has kept Abbyville on the map.

[[Hollerado]] filmed the official music video for their single "[[Good Day at the Races]]" at the Abbyville rodeo grounds.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Fairfield USD 310]] public school district.  Before the creation of USD 310, the old Abbyville High School mascot was the Lions.

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Reno County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Reno County, Kansas}}

==External links==
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* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260507 Abbyville - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/abbyville.pdf Abbyville city map], KDOT

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