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Miltonvale, Kansas

Miltonvale, Kansas
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°20′58″N 97°27′08″W / 39.34944°N 97.45222°W / 39.34944; -97.45222[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCloud
Founded1881
Incorporated1883
Named forMilton Tootle
Area
 • Total
0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Land0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Population
 • Total
440
 • Density580/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67466
Area code785
FIPS code20-46950
GNIS ID2395337[1]
Websitemiltonvaleks.com

Miltonvale is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 440.[3]

History

1915 Railroad Map of Cloud County

Miltonvale was founded on December 1, 1881.[4] The town had its start by the building of a narrow gauge railway through the neighborhood.[5] It was named for Milton Tootle, a landowner.[6][7]

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through TBD to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

From 1909 to 1972, it was the home of Miltonvale Wesleyan College.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all of it land.[8]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Miltonvale has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890591
1900396−33.0%
1910829109.3%
1920821−1.0%
1930814−0.9%
1940800−1.7%
195091113.9%
1960814−10.6%
1970718−11.8%
1980588−18.1%
1990484−17.7%
20005238.1%
20105393.1%
2020440−18.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 440 people, 189 households, and 110 families in Miltonvale.[10][11] The population density was 587.4 per square mile (226.8/km2). There were 258 housing units at an average density of 344.5 per square mile (133.0/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 94.32% (415) white or European American (94.09% non-Hispanic white), 0.68% (3) black or African-American, 0.45% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.55% (20) from two or more races.[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.45% (2) of the population.[14]

Of the 189 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 43.4% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.0% of households consisted of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.0% of the population.[16]

27.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.3 males.[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,625 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,752) and the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $24,791).[17] Males had a median income of $34,844 (+/- $12,173) versus $25,046 (+/- $6,994) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,912 (+/- $5,527).[18] Approximately, 9.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]

2010 census

As of the census[21] of 2010, there were 539 people, 219 households, and 136 families living in the city. The population density was 709.2 inhabitants per square mile (273.8/km2). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 344.7 per square mile (133.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 219 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[22] of 2000, there were 523 people, 223 households, and 130 families living in the city. The population density was 681.0 inhabitants per square mile (262.9/km2). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 346.3 per square mile (133.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.19% African American, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 223 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,828, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $24,500 versus $14,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,710. About 6.1% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Southern Cloud USD 334 public school district.[23]

The Miltonvale Pirates won the Kansas State High School class 1A volleyball championship in 1978.[24]

Former home to Miltonvale Wesleyan College from 1909 to 1972.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Miltonvale, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Miltonvale, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Miltonvale History Archived 2007-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Hollibaugh, E. F. (1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company. p. 838.
  6. ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 80. ISBN 9780974435886.
  7. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 209.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Miltonvale, Kansas
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  22. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  23. ^ "Southern Cloud USD 334". USD 334. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  24. ^ "Volleyball". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

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