Murdock is an unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 37.[2] It is 10 miles (16 km) east-southeast of Kingman.
History
The post office in Murdock was established in 1884, but it was called New Murdock until 1910.[3]
Murdock has a post office with ZIP code 67111.[4]
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, 22 households, and 14 families in Murdock.[5][6] The population density was 160.9 per square mile (62.1/km2). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 95.7 per square mile (36.9/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 83.78% (31) white or European American (78.38% non-Hispanic white), 5.41% (2) 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 10.81% (4) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.41% (2) of the population.[9]
Of the 22 households, 22.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 18.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 1.5 and the average family size was 2.1.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[11]
8.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.[6]
Education
The community is served by Kingman–Norwich USD 331 public school district.
Notable people
- Alvin Dewey (1912-1987), special agent of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation
References
- ^ a b c d e "Murdock, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ a b "Profile of Murdock, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
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- ^ "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.
Further reading
External links
- Mennonite Camp Mennoscah
- Kingman County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |