Gove City, Kansas | |
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City andCounty seat | |
 Location withinGove County andKansas | |
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| Coordinates:38°57′34″N100°29′13″W / 38.95944°N 100.48694°W /38.95944; -100.48694[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gove |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Named after | Grenville Gove |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 80 |
| • Density | 330/sq mi (130/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67736 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-27050 |
| GNIS ID | 2394937[1] |
Gove City, more commonly known asGove, is a city in and thecounty seat ofGove County,Kansas, United States.[1] As of the2020 census, the population of the city was 80.[3]
Gove City was founded in 1885.[4] It was designated county seat in 1886, and incorporated in 1888.[5] It is named for Grenville Gove, member of the11th Kansas Cavalry Regiment.[6]
Gove City is located at38°57′34″N100°29′14″W / 38.95944°N 100.48722°W /38.95944; -100.48722 (38.959576, -100.487316).[7] According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.[8]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Gove City has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 118 | — | |
| 1900 | 162 | 37.3% | |
| 1910 | 196 | 21.0% | |
| 1920 | 132 | −32.7% | |
| 1930 | 241 | 82.6% | |
| 1940 | 284 | 17.8% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −27.5% | |
| 1960 | 228 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 172 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 148 | −14.0% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 105 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 80 | −23.8% | |
| 2020 | 80 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The2020 United States census counted 80 people, 36 households, and 19 families in Gove City.[10][11] The population density was 329.2 per square mile (127.1/km2). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 193.4 per square mile (74.7/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 90.0% (72)white orEuropean American (90.0%non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0)black orAfrican-American, 0.0% (0)Native American orAlaska Native, 0.0% (0)Asian, 0.0% (0)Pacific Islander orNative Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) fromother races, and 10.0% (8) fromtwo or more races.[13]Hispanic orLatino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[14]
Of the 36 households, 13.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.9.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.5% of the population.[16]
25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.8 males.[11]
The 2016-2020 5-yearAmerican Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $29,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,417) and the median family income was $61,250 (+/- $36,148).[17] Males had a median income of $22,917 (+/- $9,034). The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,250 (+/- $11,778).[18] Approximately, 25.0% of families and 30.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 42.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]
As of thecensus[21] of 2010, there were 80 people, 37 households, and 22 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 320.0 inhabitants per square mile (123.6/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 224.0 per square mile (86.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5%White and 2.5% from two or more races.
There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% weremarried couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 48 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.3% female.
Gove is a part of WheatlandUSD 292 public school district. The Wheatland High School mascot is a Thunderhawk.[22]
Gove High School was closed through school unification. The Gove High School team name was Gove Panthers.[23]
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
