Brownell, Kansas
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Brownell is a city in Ness County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 23.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>
History
[edit]Brownell was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The community was named for Mr. Brownell, a railroad official.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The first post office in Brownell was established in 1880, but the post office was called Vansburgh until 1888.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brownell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Brownell, Kansas</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]The 2020 United States census counted 23 people, 18 households, and 11 families in Brownell.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 116.2 per square mile (44.9/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 136.4 per square mile (52.7/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 82.61% (19) white or European American (82.61% 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 17.39% (4) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.35% (1) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Of the 18 households, 38.9% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.8% of households consisted of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
8.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 8.7% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 39.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.0 males.<ref name=:0 />
2010 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 29 people, 16 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 38 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 16 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.63.
The median age in the city was 59.5 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.3% were from 25 to 44; 37.8% were from 45 to 64; and 34.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.6% male and 41.4% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 48 people, 23 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 44 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, and 2.08% from two or more races.
There were 23 households, out of which 13.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.53.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 10.4% from 25 to 44, 35.4% from 45 to 64, and 31.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 152.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,765. There were 23.5% of families and 28.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 57.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Education
[edit]The community is served by Western Plains USD 106 public school district.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Western Plains High School mascot is Bobcats.
Brownell became a part of the Ransom school district in 1960. The Brownell School closed in 1969.<ref name=SchoolHistory>Template:Cite web</ref> USD 106 formed in 2004 by the consolidation of Ransom USD 302 and Bazine USD 304.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>Template:Cite web</ref>
Parks and Recreation
[edit]Notable person
[edit]- Elon Hogsett, Major League Baseball pitcher