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Powhattan, Kansas
Powhattan Post Office (2009)
Powhattan Post Office (2009)
Location within Brown County and Kansas
Location within Brown County and Kansas
KDOT map of Brown County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Brown
Founded 1877
Incorporated 1887
Named for Powhatan
Area
 • Total 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
 • Land 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,211 ft (369 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 69
 • Density 493/sq mi (197/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66527
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-57350
GNIS ID 2396265

Powhattan is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.

History

Powhattan was founded about 1877. The city was named for the father of Pocahontas who resided in Jamestown, Virginia. It was originally a stagecoach station named Locknane.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 237
1910 216 −8.9%
1920 247 14.4%
1930 221 −10.5%
1940 184 −16.7%
1950 150 −18.5%
1960 128 −14.7%
1970 111 −13.3%
1980 95 −14.4%
1990 111 16.8%
2000 91 −18.0%
2010 77 −15.4%
2020 69 −10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 69 people, 26 households, and 14 families in Powhattan. The population density was 503.6 per square mile (194.5/km2). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 284.7 per square mile (109.9/km2). The racial makeup was 68.12% (47) white or European American (68.12% non-Hispanic white), 2.9% (2) black or African-American, 10.14% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.35% (3) from other races, and 14.49% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (2) of the population.

Of the 26 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18; 38.5% were married couples living together; 34.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.5% of households consisted of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.

31.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 137.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 135.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,249) and the median family income was $38,333 (+/- $8,879). Males had a median income of $23,750 (+/- $23,276) versus $28,438 (+/- $16,188) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,500 (+/- $13,090). Approximately, 27.8% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.2% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 77 people in 30 households, including 20 families, in the city. The population density was 550.0 inhabitants per square mile (212.4/km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 271.4 per square mile (104.8/km2). The racial makup of the city was 90.9% White and 9.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6%.

Of the 30 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of households were one person and 23.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.30.

The median age was 34.8 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.3% male and 59.7% female.

Education

The community is served by South Brown County USD 430 public school district.

There is a tribal Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-affiliated school, Kickapoo Nation School.

See also

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