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Harris, Kansas
Location within Anderson County and Kansas
Location within Anderson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Anderson County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Anderson
Founded 1886
Area
 • 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
994 ft (303 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 47
 • Density 131/sq mi (50.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-30250
GNIS ID 2629159

Harris is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 47.

History

Harris was founded in 1886. It was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

The post office in Harris was discontinued in 1971.

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.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 39
2000 53 35.9%
2010 51 −3.8%
2020 47 −7.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 47 people, 20 households, and 15 families in Harris. 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). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

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. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 146.7 males.

2010 census

As of the census 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.

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