Burr Oak, Kansas

human settlement in Jewell County, Kansas, United States of America

Burr Oak is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 140 people lived there.[3]

Burr Oak, Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°52′12″N 98°18′20″W / 39.87000°N 98.30556°W / 39.87000; -98.30556[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJewell
Founded1870s
Platted1871
Incorporated1880
Named forBurr Oak Creek
Area
 • Total0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
 • Land0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Population
 • Total140
 • Density170/sq mi (65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66936
Area code785
FIPS code20-09525
GNIS ID2393473[1]

History change

Burr Oak was planned out in 1871. It was incorporated as a city in 1880.[4] It was named after the Burr Oak Creek.[5]

The first post office in Burr Oak was created in June 1871.[6]

Geography change

Burr Oak is at 39°52′7″N 98°18′15″W / 39.86861°N 98.30417°W / 39.86861; -98.30417 (39.868516, -98.304297).[7] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2). All of it is land.[2]

People change

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880425
189059740.5%
190067112.4%
191074611.2%
1920638−14.5%
1930595−6.7%
1940560−5.9%
1950505−9.8%
1960473−6.3%
1970426−9.9%
1980366−14.1%
1990278−24.0%
2000265−4.7%
2010174−34.3%
2020140−19.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census change

The 2020 census says that there were 140 people, 69 households, and 35 families living in Burr Oak. Of the households, 97.1% owned their home and 2.9% rented their home.

The median age was 54.5 years. Of the people, 95.0% were White and 5.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the people.[3][8]

2010 census change

The 2010 census says that there were 174 people, 93 households, and 50 families living in Burr Oak.[9]

Education change

Burr Oak is part of USD 107 Rock Hills. Burr Oak became a part of Rock Hills USD 107 in Mankato in 2006. The Rock Hills High School mascot is Grizzlies.[10]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burr Oak, Kansas
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 259. ISBN 9780722249055.
  5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 211.
  6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  9. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  10. "Rock Hills". USD 107. Retrieved 1 January 2017.

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