Bogue, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°21′34″N 99°41′15″W / 39.35944°N 99.68750°W / 39.35944; -99.68750
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Bogue, Kansas
City
Bogue Township Hall est 1936
Bogue Township Hall est 1936
Location within Graham County and Kansas
Location within Graham County and Kansas
KDOT map of Graham County (legend)
KDOT map of Graham County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°21′34″N 99°41′15″W / 39.35944°N 99.68750°W / 39.35944; -99.68750[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGraham
Founded1888
Incorporated1935
Named forVirgil Bogue
Area
[2]
 • Total0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
 • Land0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,047 ft (624 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total155
 • Density600/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67625
Area code785
FIPS code20-07825
GNIS ID2394214[1]

Bogue is a city in Graham County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 155.[3] Bogue is located on K-18, south of U.S. Route 24, on the South Fork Solomon River.

History[edit]

Bogue was established in 1888 as a railroad town.[4] It originally was named Wild Horse but the Union Pacific Railroad changed the name to honor Virgil Gay Bogue, a civil engineer working for the railroad and the founder of the city.[5][6]

The first post office in Bogue was established in September 1888. It was moved from Fagan.[7]

Geography[edit]

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.[8]

Climate[edit]

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

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940157—
195021134.4%
196023410.9%
19702579.8%
1980197−23.3%
1990150−23.9%
200017919.3%
2010143−20.1%
20201558.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 155 people, 71 households, and 38 families in Bogue.[10][11] The population density was 598.5 per square mile (231.1/km2). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 351.4 per square mile (135.7/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 82.58% (128) white or European American (80.65% non-Hispanic white), 5.16% (8) black or African-American, 2.58% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 9.68% (15) from two or more races.[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.94% (3) of the population.[14]

Of the 71 households, 15.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 25.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.8% of households consisted of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 1.6 and the average family size was 2.3.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 19.4% of the population.[16]

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males.[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,630) and the median family income was $43,750 (+/- $7,027).[17] Males had a median income of $16,250 (+/- $6,282) versus $26,818 (+/- $6,311) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,682 (+/- $5,878).[18] Approximately, 15.4% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[21] of 2010, there were 143 people, 75 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 550.0 inhabitants per square mile (212.4/km2). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 342.3 per square mile (132.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 2.8% African American, 2.1% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.42.

The median age in the city was 54.3 years. 10.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 35% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[22] of 2000, there were 179 people, 77 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 685.0 inhabitants per square mile (264.5/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 336.8 per square mile (130.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 1.68% African American, 0.56% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,403. About 10.3% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The community is served by Graham County USD 281 public school district.[23] The district high school is located in Hill City.[24]

Bogue High School was closed in 1978 through school unification. The Bogue High School mascot was Bluejays. The Bogue Bluejays[25] won the following Kansas State High School championships:

  • 1969 Boys Track & Field (Indoor) – 1A [26]
  • 1976 Football – 8-Man [27]
  • 1977 Boys Track & Field (Indoor) – 1A [26]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bogue, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Bogue, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 5. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Rydjord, John (1972). Kansas Place-Names. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman. p. 452. ISBN 0-8061-0994-7.
  6. ^ LeSage, Alan. "History of Bogue". Bogue, Kansas. Solomon Valley/Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
  7. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  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 Bogue, Kansas
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 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. ^ "USD 281 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 26, 2020. - Bogue is indicated on the map, but is not labeled.
  24. ^ "Graham County USD 281". USD 281. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  25. ^ "Bogue Bluejays", Hays Daily News, 11 September 1975, p.26.
  26. ^ a b "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  27. ^ "Football". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2017.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Graham County, Kansas

External links[edit]

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