Redfield, Kansas

Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 90 people lived there.[3]

Redfield, Kansas
City
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°50′12″N 94°52′55″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBourbon
Founded1866
Incorporated1905
Named forDr. Redfield
Area
[2]
 • Total0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
 • Land0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total90
 • Density640/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66769
Area code620
FIPS code20-58725
GNIS ID2396341[1]

History

Redfield was founded in 1866.[4] The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler.[5] The first post office in Redfield was created in 1872.[6] Throughout the 20th century, the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography

Redfield is at 37°50′12″N 94°52′55″W (37.836556, -94.881987), along the Marmaton River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2). All of it is land.[2]

Climate

Redfield has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890162—
1910232—
192026915.9%
1930233−13.4%
1940194−16.7%
1950173−10.8%
1960133−23.1%
19701383.8%
198018534.1%
1990143−22.7%
2000140−2.1%
20101464.3%
202090−38.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 90 people, 39 households, and 25 families living in the city. Of the households, 82.1% owned their home and 17.9% rented their home.

The median age was 42.7 years. Of the people, 86.7% were White, 3.3% were Native American, and 10.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the people.[3][8]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census says that there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families living in the city.[9]

Notable people
  • Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality, The Howard Stern Show
  • Elmer McCollum, biochemist, co-discovered Vitamin A

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redfield, Kansas
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 148.
  5. "Many Towns Have Disappeared (Note: Page loads on 9C due to technical constraints. Scroll to next page)". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 10C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  7. Climate Summary for Redfield, Kansas
  8. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

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