Editing Buhler, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Reno County, Kansas}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Buhler, Kansas
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|leader_name              = Jake Schmidt<ref name="gov1"/><ref name="gov2"/>

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'''Buhler''' is a city in [[Reno County, Kansas|Reno County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,325.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Buhler, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2009200 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328215011/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2009200 |archive-date=March 28, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Reno County.png|thumb|left|1915 Railroad Map of Reno County]]
The first post office in Buhler was established in 1888.<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 | access-date=22 June 2014}}</ref>

Buhler was primarily inhabited by [[Mennonite]] families that had emigrated from Russia during the 1880s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Parker |first1=Tammy |date=Summer 2005 |title=Education and Ethnicity: The Relationship between Russian Mennonites and School District Formation in Buhler and Goessel, Kansas |jstor=27501634 |journal=Journal of American Ethnic History |volume=24 |issue=4 |pages=34–69}}</ref>

In September 2012, the City of Buhler received a letter from the [[Freedom from Religion Foundation]] regarding a complaint about perceived constitutual violations about the city seal having a cross in it.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buhlerks.org/attachments/195_FFRF%20Letter%209-14-12.pdf.pdf |title=Letter to Mayor Of Buhler; Freedom From Religion Foundation; September 14, 2012. |access-date=December 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810145843/http://buhlerks.org/attachments/195_FFRF%20Letter%209-14-12.pdf.pdf |archive-date=August 10, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  In November 2012, the city stated that every legal opinion it had received indicated the city has no supportable case in the event that it was sued to legally force us to remove the seal and sign.  If the city lost, it would be obligated to pay all the legal fees of the prevailing party.  The city decided to hold a contest in January 2013 to redesign the city seal without specific reference to religion.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buhlerks.org/index.php?view=article&catid=97:community&id=195:cityseal&format=pdf |title=''Buhler's City Seal''; Mayor Daniel Friesen; November 23, 2012. |access-date=December 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810141039/http://buhlerks.org/index.php?view=article&catid=97:community&id=195:cityseal&format=pdf |archive-date=August 10, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/buhler-changing-city-seal-after-legal-challenge ''Cross on Buhler signs spur complaint''; The Hutchinson News; November 23, 2012.]</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20130127211537/http://www.ksn.com/news/local/story/City-of-Buhler-sign-must-go-because-of-lawsuit/KCXUNT5wMkGKGO0GQQ0MiQ.cspx ''City of Buhler sign must go because of lawsuit threat''; KSN tv; November 27, 2012.]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/11/28/2583363/buhler-decides-to-seek-new-city.html |title=''Buhler decides to seek new city logo''; The Wichita-Eagle; November 28, 2012. |access-date=December 25, 2012 |archive-date=July 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713172653/http://www.kansas.com/2012/11/28/2583363/buhler-decides-to-seek-new-city.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.72|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]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1920= 486
|1930= 520
|1940= 634
|1950= 750
|1960= 888
|1970= 1019
|1980= 1188
|1990= 1277
|2000= 1358
|2010= 1327
|2020= 1325
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 1,325 people, 477 households, and 337 families in Buhler.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,850.6 per square mile (714.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 534 housing units at an average density of 745.8 per square mile (288.0/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=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |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 91.47% (1,212) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (88.53% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.75% (10) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.68% (9) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.6% (8) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% (1) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.53% (7) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.89% (78) 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=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 5.28% (70) 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=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 477 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 59.1% were married couples living together; 22.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of households consisted of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.5% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 119.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $55,859 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,409) and the median family income was $62,500 (+/- $14,540).<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=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $40,761 (+/- $3,845) versus $18,869 (+/- $4,976) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,272 (+/- $5,864).<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=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 4.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Buhler%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,327 people, 483 households, and 361 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1843.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 520 housing units at an average density of {{convert|722.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 483 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 478 households, and 371 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,312.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 521 housing units at an average density of {{convert|887.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.45% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.15% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 478 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,107, and the median income for a family was $50,598. Males had a median income of $31,976 versus $20,592 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,278. About 1.1% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
The Buhler government consists of a mayor and five council members.  The council meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.<ref name="gov1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=491 |title=Buhler - Directory of Public Officials |access-date=2011-09-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713094257/http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=491 |archive-date=2014-07-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="gov2">{{Cite web |url=http://www.buhlerks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=169 |title=Buhler - Government |access-date=2012-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810153948/http://buhlerks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=169 |archive-date=2013-08-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Buhler USD 313]] public school district.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buhlerschools.org/ |title=USD 313 |access-date=June 1, 2011 |archive-date=November 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130234413/http://www.buhlerschools.org/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.ksde.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wxZ9CKBYHRs%3d&tabid=4833&mid=11719 Kansas School District Boundary Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403043139/http://www.ksde.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wxZ9CKBYHRs%3D&tabid=4833&mid=11719 |date=2012-04-03 }}</ref>  The school district administrative office is located in Buhler.  The district has six schools and two are located in Buhler:
* [[Buhler High School]], [[Education in the United States#School grades|Grades]] [[Ninth grade|9]] to [[Twelfth grade|12]].
* Buhler Grade School, [[Education in the United States#School grades|Grades]] [[Kindergarten|PreK]] to [[Fifth grade|5]].

==Notable people==
* [[Katharina Schellenberg]], Mennonite medical missionary.<ref name="mbhistory.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.mbhistory.org/profiles/schell.en.html|title=MBHC: Profiles: Katharina Schellenberg|website=www.mbhistory.org|access-date=25 August 2018}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Threshing stone|Threshing Stone]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Reno County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Reno County, Kansas}}
* [http://tools.bethelks.edu/mennonitelife/pre2000/1949oct.pdf ''Hoffnungsau in Kansas'']; A.J. Dyck; Mennonite Life; October 1949.

==External links==
{{Commons category|Buhler, Kansas}}
* {{Official website|https://buhlerks.org/|Buhler - Official}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260576 Buhler - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/buhler.pdf Buhler city map], KDOT

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