Radium, Kansas

Radium, Kansas
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°10′26″N 98°53′40″W / 38.17389°N 98.89444°W / 38.17389; -98.89444[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyStafford
Founded1900s
Incorporated1934
Area
 • Total
0.042 sq mi (0.11 km2)
 • Land0.042 sq mi (0.11 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Population
 • Total
26
 • Density610/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67550
Area code620
FIPS code20-58300
GNIS ID2396306[1]

Radium is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 26.[3]

History

A post office was opened in Radium in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
194085—
195064−24.7%
1960640.0%
197055−14.1%
198047−14.5%
1990470.0%
200040−14.9%
201025−37.5%
2020264.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 26 people, 13 households, and 7 families in Radium.[6][7] The population density was 634.1 per square mile (244.8/km2). There were 16 housing units at an average density of 390.2 per square mile (150.7/km2).[7][8] The racial makeup was 76.92% (20) white or European American (76.92% non-Hispanic white), 7.69% (2) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 15.38% (4) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[10]

Of the 13 households, 15.4% had children under the age of 18; 38.5% were married couples living together; 30.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.8% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 3.0.[11]

23.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males.[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males.[7]

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 25 people, 15 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 625.0 inhabitants per square mile (241.3/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 475.0 per square mile (183.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White and 4.0% from two or more races.

There were 15 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, and 53.3% were non-families. 53.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.67 and the average family size was 2.29.

The median age in the city was 53.2 years. 12% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 56% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

Education

The community is served by Macksville USD 351 public school district.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Radium, Kansas
  2. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Profile of Radium, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  6. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  9. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.

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