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Holcomb, Kansas
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Location within Finney County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Township | Sherlock |
| Founded | 1900s |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,887 ft (880 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,245 |
| • Density | 1,810/sq mi (701.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67851
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| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-32575 |
| GNIS ID | 2394397 |
Holcomb is a city in Finney County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,245. It is located south of Highway 50.
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History
Holcomb took its name from a local hog farmer. The city was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The first post office in Holcomb was established in December 1909.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holcomb has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 75 | — | |
| 1970 | 272 | — | |
| 1980 | 816 | 200.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,400 | 71.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,026 | 44.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,094 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 7.2% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,245 people, 687 households, and 576 families in Holcomb. The population density was 1,814.9 per square mile (700.7/km2). There were 722 housing units at an average density of 583.7 per square mile (225.4/km2). The racial makeup was 70.02% (1,572) white or European American (56.48% non-Hispanic white), 0.98% (22) black or African-American, 1.25% (28) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.49% (11) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.6% (238) from other races, and 16.66% (374) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 36.75% (825) of the population.
Of the 687 households, 55.0% had children under the age of 18; 60.8% were married couples living together; 18.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 12.2% of households consisted of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.2 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.4% of the population.
34.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.2 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $70,179 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,682) and the median family income was $71,633 (+/- $9,033). Males had a median income of $48,934 (+/- $6,176) versus $26,033 (+/- $8,025) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,031 (+/- $6,990). Approximately, 7.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,094 people, 654 households, and 521 families living in the city. The population density was 1,551.1 inhabitants per square mile (598.9/km2). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 503.7 per square mile (194.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 9.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 654 households, of which 56.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.62.
The median age in the city was 28.9 years. 37.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 4.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Holcomb USD 363 public school district. Residents are zoned to Holcomb Elementary School (grades 3–5), Wiley Elementary School (Preschool-2), Holcomb Middle School (grades 6–8), or Holcomb High School (grades 9–12).
Notable person
- Charles Plymell, Beat poet, publisher
See also
In Spanish: Holcomb para niños
