Newbury is an unincorporated community in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 78.[2] It is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Paxico.

Newbury, Kansas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2009)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2009)
KDOT map of Wabaunsee County (legend)
Newbury is located in Kansas
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Newbury is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 39°05′05″N 96°10′26″W / 39.08472°N 96.17389°W / 39.08472; -96.17389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWabaunsee
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
 • Total78
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-50250
GNIS ID2804544[1]

History edit

A post office was opened in Newbury in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1888.[3]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202078
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census edit

The 2020 United States census counted 78 people, 25 households, and 20 families in Newbury.[4][5] The population density was 86.9 per square mile (33.5/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 27.8 per square mile (10.7/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 100.0% (78) white or European American (97.44% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) 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 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.56% (2) of the population.[8]

Of the 25 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18; 76.0% were married couples living together; 4.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.0% of households consisted of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[9]

38.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.0 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.6 males.[5]

Education edit

The community is served by Wabaunsee USD 329 public school district.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newbury, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Newbury, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

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