Rexford, Kansas

Rexford is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 232.[6]

Rexford, Kansas
City
Location within Thomas County and Kansas
KDOT map of Thomas County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°28′14″N 100°44′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyThomas
Founded1887
Incorporated1917
Named forRexford family
Area
 • Total0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Land0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,956 ft (901 m)
Population
 • Total232
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
225
 • Density862.07/sq mi (332.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67753
Area code785
FIPS code20-59125 [4]
GNIS ID471214 [5]

History

Rexford was founded in approximately 1887. It was named in honor of a member of the Rexford family who died in a fire that engulfed the family home. They were some of the first settlers in the area and had been there for years.

The first post office in Rexford was established in August 1888.[7]

In 1923 the town of Rexford elected a three-year-old as mayor. He held that office for five months before they realized that he was incapable of running an entire township.[8]

Geography

Rexford is located at 39°28′14″N 100°44′38″W (39.470512, -100.743975).[9] Rexford is located along U.S. Route 83 about 20 miles north of Interstate 70. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all of it land.[10]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The region has occasional, significant blizzards when the entire area can be without electricity. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rexford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920237—
193037558.2%
1940244−34.9%
195030424.6%
1960245−19.4%
1970231−5.7%
1980204−11.7%
1990171−16.2%
2000157−8.2%
201023247.8%
Est. 2019225[3]−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 232 people, 84 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 892.3 inhabitants per square mile (344.5/km2). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 400.0 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 23.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.3% of the population.

There were 84 households of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.71.

The median age in the city was 31.5 years. 36.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 15.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 157 people, 78 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 602.7 people per square mile (233.1/km2). There were 105 housing units at an average density of 403.1 per square mile (155.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 78 households out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 44.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,156, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,301. About 4.7% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

Education

School unification consolidated Menlo, Rexford and Selden schools forming USD 316 Golden Plains. Golden Plains High School is located in Rexford. The Golden Plains High School mascot is the Bulldog.[12]

Rexford High School was closed through school unification. The Rexford High School mascot was also the Bulldog.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  8. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 308.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. Climate Summary for Rexford, Kansas
  12. "Golden Plains USD 316". USD 316. Retrieved 4 January 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Thomas County, Kansas
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