Harris, Kansas

Harris, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Location within Anderson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Anderson County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°19′14″N95°26′42″W / 38.32056°N 95.44500°W / 38.32056; -95.44500 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Anderson
Founded	1886
Area [2]
• Total	0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
• Land	0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation [1]	994 ft (303 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	47
• Density	130/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-30250
GNIS ID	2629159 [1]

Harris is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 47. ^[3]

History

Harris was founded in 1886. ^[4] It was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. ^[5]

The post office in Harris was discontinued in 1971. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km²), of which 0.35 square miles (0.91 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. ^[2]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1990	39		—
2000	53		35.9%
2010	51		−3.8%
2020	47		−7.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Harris as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 47 people, 20 households, and 15 families in Harris. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 132.8 per square mile (51.3/km²). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 56.5 per square mile (21.8/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 95.74% (45) white or European American (95.74% non-Hispanic white), 2.13% (1) 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 2.13% (1) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 20 households, 20.0% had children under the age of 18; 70.0% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population. ^[13]

21.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 8.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 146.7 males. ^[8]

2010 census

As of the census ^[14] of 2010, there were 51 people, 21 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 145.7 inhabitants per square mile (56.3/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 74.3 per square mile (28.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 21 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the CDP was 38.8 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[15] of 2000, there were 53 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 439.4 inhabitants per square mile (169.7/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 215.6 per square mile (83.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,259. There were 23.1% of families and 15.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson County, Kansas

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harris, Kansas
2. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
3. "Profile of Harris, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
4. "County Towns". Anderson County Historical Society. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  811.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
15. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Anderson County, Kansas

External links

• USD 365, local school district
• Anderson County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT