Neal is an unincorporated community in eastern Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 37.[2] It is located approximately 10 miles east of the city of Eureka along U.S. Route 54 highway.[3]
History
The first post office in Neal was established in 1882.[4] Although Neal is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 66863.[5]
Neal was named for a minor official of the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 37 people, 20 households, and 12 families in Neal.[7][8] The population density was 184.1 per square mile (71.1/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 129.4 per square mile (49.9/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 89.19% (33) white or European American (89.19% 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, 2.7% (1) from other races, and 8.11% (3) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% (1) of the population.[11]
Of the 20 households, 10.0% had children under the age of 18; 55.0% were married couples living together; 35.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.0% of households consisted of individuals and 30.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.5.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[13]
0.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 13.5% from 25 to 44, 40.5% from 45 to 64, and 45.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.3 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 164.3 males.[8]
Education
The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neal, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Neal, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 41.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archive)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ Zip Code Lookup
- ^ Kansas Place-Names, John Rydjord, University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, p. 460 ISBN 0-8061-0994-7
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |