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Bluff City, Kansas
Location within Harper County and Kansas
Location within Harper County and Kansas
KDOT map of Harper County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Harper
Founded 1879 (approx)
Incorporated 1887
Named for Bluff Creek
Area
 • Total 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2)
 • Land 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 45
 • Density 88.2/sq mi (34.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67018
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-07775
GNIS ID 2394208

Bluff City is a city in Harper County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 45.

History

Bluff City was founded about 1879. The community took its name from Bluff Creek, which flows past it.

Bluff City was a station and shipping point on the Kansas Southwestern Railway.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km2), all of it land.

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, Bluff City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 194
1900 200 3.1%
1910 307 53.5%
1920 272 −11.4%
1930 233 −14.3%
1940 252 8.2%
1950 172 −31.7%
1960 152 −11.6%
1970 109 −28.3%
1980 95 −12.8%
1990 69 −27.4%
2000 80 15.9%
2010 65 −18.7%
2020 45 −30.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 45 people, 21 households, and 11 families in Bluff City. The population density was 88.9 per square mile (34.3/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 61.3 per square mile (23.7/km2). The racial makeup was 88.89% (40) white or European American (84.44% 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 11.11% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.89% (4) of the population.

Of the 21 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 23.8% were married couples living together; 14.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.9% of households consisted of individuals and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.6 and the average family size was 5.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

20.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 71.4 males.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 65 people, 29 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 120.4 inhabitants per square mile (46.5/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 77.8 per square mile (30.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 29 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 55.2% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.4% male and 44.6% female.

Education

The community is served by Chaparral USD 361 public school district.

Bluff City High School was closed through school unification. The Bluff City High School mascot was Tigers.

External list

  • Bluff City - Directory of Public Officials: https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260567
  • Bluff City map, KDOT

See also

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