Gove City, Kansas

Gove City, more commonly known as Gove, is a city in and the county seat of Gove County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 80.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Gove City was founded in 1885.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was designated county seat in 1886, and incorporated in 1888.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It is named for Grenville Gove, member of the 11th Kansas Cavalry Regiment.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Geography

Gove City is located at Template:Coord (38.959576, -100.487316).<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

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gove City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Gove City, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 80 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Gove City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 329.2 per square mile (127.1/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 193.4 per square mile (74.7/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 90.0% (72) white or European American (90.0% 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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.0% (8) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 36 households, 13.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% 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 2.9.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $29,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,417) and the median family income was $61,250 (+/- $36,148).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $22,917 (+/- $9,034). The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,250 (+/- $11,778).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 25.0% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% 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

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 80 people, 37 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 56 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 105 people, 45 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 57 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.95% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,438, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,870. There were 20.0% of families and 34.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 58.5% of under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

Education

Gove is a part of Wheatland USD 292 public school district. The Wheatland High School mascot is a Thunderhawk.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Gove High School was closed through school unification. The Gove High School team name was Gove Panthers.<ref>"Gove Snaps Lucas Win Streak at 23", The Salina Journal, 15 March 1964, p.21.</ref>

External links

• Gove City - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 292, local school district