Deerfield, Kansas
Deerfield is a city in Kearny County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 711 people lived there.[3]
Deerfield, Kansas | |
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 Old Highway 50 in Deerfield (2015) | |
 Location within Kearny County and Kansas | |
 KDOT map of Kearny County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°58′55″N 101°07′59″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kearny |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,950 ft (900 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 1,500/sq mi (570/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67838 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17225 |
| GNIS ID | 2394490[1] |
| Website | deerfieldkansas.com |
History
The first settlement was created at Deerfield in 1885. Deerfield was incorporated as a city in 1907.[4]
Geography
Deerfield is at 37°58′55″N 101°7′59″W (37.981869, -101.133182).
According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2). All of it is land.[2]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Deerfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 152 | — | |
| 1920 | 284 | 86.8% | |
| 1930 | 325 | 14.4% | |
| 1940 | 356 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 440 | 23.6% | |
| 1960 | 442 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 474 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 538 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 677 | 25.8% | |
| 2000 | 884 | 30.6% | |
| 2010 | 700 | −20.8% | |
| 2020 | 711 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 711 people, 235 households, and 169 families living in the city. Of the households, 71.1% owned their home and 28.9% rented their home.
The median age was 29.9 years. Of the people, 49.9% were White, 1.5% were Native American, 0.8% were Black, 0.3% were Asian, 24.6% were from some other race, and 22.8% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56.8% of the people.[3][6]
Education
Deerfield is part of Deerfield USD 216 public school district.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerfield, Kansas
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 504. ISBN 9780722249055.
- Climate Summary for Deerfield, Kansas
- "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 216, local school district
- Maps
- Deerfield City Map, KDOT
Municipalities and communities of Kearny County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Kearny County | |
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