Holcomb, Kansas
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| Coordinates: 37°59′10″N 100°59′37″W / 37.98611°N 100.99361°WCoordinates: 37°59′10″N 100°59′37″W / 37.98611°N 100.99361°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Township | Sherlock |
| Founded | 1900s |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 2,245 |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 67851 |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-32575 |
| GNIS ID | 2394397[1] |
| Website | holcombks.com |
Holcomb is a city in Finney County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,245.[3] It is located south of Highway 50.
History
[edit | edit source]Holcomb took its name from a local hog farmer.[4] The city was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[5] The first post office in Holcomb was established in December 1909.[6]
Holcomb was the site of the Clutter family murders in 1959. Two ex-convicts, Richard Hickock and Perry Edward Smith, were convicted of the killings. The murders were the basis for the 1966 book In Cold Blood, the 1967 movie In Cold Blood, the 1996 TV miniseries adaptation, the 2005 movie Capote, and the 2006 film Infamous.
Geography
[edit | edit source]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km2), all land.[7][8]
Climate
[edit | edit source]According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holcomb has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[9]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Holcomb had a population of 2,245, with 687 households and 576 families.[10][11] The population density was 1,814.9 per square mile (700.7/km2). There were 722 housing units at an average density of 583.7 per square mile (225.4/km2).[12][13]
The median age was 29.5 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 10.0% were ages 18 to 24, 27.5% were ages 25 to 44, 20.8% were ages 45 to 64, and 6.9% were age 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.[10]
Of the 687 households, 55.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 60.8% were married-couple households, 14.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 12.2% of households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 722 housing units, of which 4.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%.[10] 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[14]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 825 | 36.7% |
| Two or more races | 374 | 16.7% |
| Some other race | 238 | 10.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
Of the total population, 56.48% was non-Hispanic white.[16]
Demographic estimates
[edit | edit source]The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show an average household size of 3.2 and an average family size of 3.3.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.4% of the population.[18]
Income and poverty
[edit | edit source]The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $70,179 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,682) and the median family income was $71,633 (+/- $9,033).[19] Males had a median income of $48,934 (+/- $6,176) versus $26,033 (+/- $8,025) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,031 (+/- $6,990).[20] Approximately, 7.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22]
2010 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 2,094 people, 654 households, and 521 families living in the city. The population density was 1,551.1 inhabitants per square mile (598.9/km2). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 503.7 per square mile (194.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 9.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 654 households, of which 56.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.62.
The median age in the city was 28.9 years. 37.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 4.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
[edit | edit source]The community is served by Holcomb USD 363 public school district. Residents are zoned to Holcomb Elementary School (grades 3–5), Wiley Elementary School (Preschool-2), Holcomb Middle School (grades 6–8), or Holcomb High School (grades 9–12).
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Charles Plymell, Beat poet, publisher
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Template:Cite gnis2
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Profile of Holcomb, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Profile for Holcomb, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 862.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Holcomb, Kansas
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
Further reading
[edit | edit source]- Story of the Marking of the Santa Fe Trail by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Kansas and the State of Kansas; Almira Cordry; Crane Co; 164 pages; 1915.