Baileyville, Kansas
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| Coordinates: 39°50′55″N 96°11′25″W / 39.84861°N 96.19028°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Named for | Willis J. Bailey |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 182 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-03675 |
| GNIS ID | 2629152[1] |
Baileyville is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Nemaha County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 182.[2] It is located six miles west of Seneca on U.S. Route 36.
History
[edit]The community was founded as Haytown, then renamed by Willis J. Bailey and his father to Baileyville. In 1903, Willis became the 16th Governor of Kansas Willis J. Bailey.[3] The first post office in Baileyville was established in 1880.[4]
As of 1902, Baileyville was reported to be one of two sundown towns in the state, where African Americans were not allowed to reside.[5]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 182 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The 2020 United States census counted 182 people, 79 households, and 55 families in Baileyville.[6][7] The population density was 150.4 per square mile (58.1/km2). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 68.6 per square mile (26.5/km2).[7][8] The racial makeup was 98.9% (180) white or European American (98.9% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.1% (2) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.1% (2) of the population.[10]
Of the 79 households, 22.8% had children under the age of 18; 62.0% were married couples living together; 17.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.1% of households consisted of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 1.9.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[12]
25.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males.[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.[7]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,700 (with a margin of error of +/- $28,533) and the median family income was $52,950 (+/- $38,982).[13]
Education
[edit]Primary and secondary
[edit]The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district. Nemaha Central High School is located in Seneca with the mascot Thunder.[14]
B&B High school closed in 2014 through school unification. The B&B High School mascot was Falcons.[15]
Colleges and universities
[edit]Highland Community College opened in Baileyville in June 2014.
Transportation
[edit]The community is served by the Union Pacific Railroad and US highway 36.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baileyville, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Baileyville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ "The evening bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1887-1905, August 16, 1902, Image 3". The Evening Bulletin. Maysville, Kentucky. August 16, 1902. p. 3 – via Chronicling America.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Nemaha Central Schools". USD 115. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ "Baileyville begins final season". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
Further reading
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