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Webber, Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Jewell
Founded 1880s
Incorporated 1925
Named for Dan Webber
Area
 • Total 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Land 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,667 ft (508 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 30
 • Density 250/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66970
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-76250
GNIS ID 2397240

Webber is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 30.

History

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Webber to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

The first post office in Webber was established in November 1889. The community was named for Dan Webber, an original landowner.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 126
1940 104 −17.5%
1950 96 −7.7%
1960 58 −39.6%
1970 49 −15.5%
1980 53 8.2%
1990 39 −26.4%
2000 37 −5.1%
2010 25 −32.4%
2020 30 20.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 13 households, and 8 families living in the city. The population density was 227.3 inhabitants per square mile (87.8/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 245.5 per square mile (94.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 7.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 58.8 years. 4% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8% were from 25 to 44; 52% were from 45 to 64; and 36% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 68.0% male and 32.0% female.

Education

The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278.

See also

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