Colonel William A. Phillips

Bavaria is an unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 60.[2] It lies along K-140 and a Union Pacific Railroad line west of Salina.

History

The place was originally known as Hohneck, after Ernst Hohneck, who settled there in 1865.[3] It was also known as Honek.[1] Bavaria was laid out by E. F. Drake in 1877 and named after the State of Bavaria in Germany.[4][5]

The post office in Bavaria was closed in 1986.[6]

Geography

Spring Creek flows through the community.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202060
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bavaria as a census-designated place (CDP). Also, this community is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 60 people, 26 households, and 17 families in Bavaria.[8][9] The population density was 263.2 per square mile (101.6/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 114.0 per square mile (44.0/km2).[9][10] The racial makeup was 80.0% (48) white or European American (73.33% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 5.0% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 10.0% (6) from other races, and 5.0% (3) from two or more races.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.67% (10) of the population.[12]

Of the 26 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 57.7% were married couples living together; 23.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.6% of households consisted of individuals and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9] The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.7.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[14]

25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 1.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.5 males.[9]

Education

The community is served by Ell-Saline USD 307 public school district. Ell-Saline schools are located in Brookville. The Ell-Saline school mascot is Cardinals.

Bavaria schools were closed through school unification. The Bavaria High School mascot was Tigers.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Bavaria, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Bavaria, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 160.
  4. ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 37.
  5. ^ kancoll.com
  6. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  7. ^ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  15. ^ "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

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