Seward, Kansas

Seward is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 64.[6]

Seward, Kansas
City
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°10′39″N 98°47′44″W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Stafford
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1927
Named for	William Seward
Area [1]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km^2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,909 ft (582 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	64
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	62
• Density	241.25/sq mi (93.21/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67576
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-64100 [4]
GNIS ID	0475874 [5]

History

Seward was named for William H. Seward.[7] A post office was opened in Seward in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.[8]

Geography

Seward is located at 38°10′39″N 98°47′44″W (38.177593, -98.795480).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all of it land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1930	127		—
1940	125		−1.6%
1950	130		4.0%
1960	92		−29.2%
1970	66		−28.3%
1980	88		33.3%
1990	71		−19.3%
2000	63		−11.3%
2010	64		1.6%
2019 (est.)	62	[3]	−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 64 people, 31 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 256.0 inhabitants per square mile (98.8/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 148.0 per square mile (57.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 31 households, of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.4% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.8% male and 42.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 63 people, 34 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 255.7 people per square mile (97.3/km²). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 154.2 per square mile (58.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, and 3.17% from two or more races.

There were 34 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 44.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $16,667. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,891. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
7. "Profile for Seward, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading

External links

City

• Seward - Directory of Public Officials

Schools

• USD 351, local school district

Maps

• Seward City Map, KDOT