Barnard, Kansas

Barnard was first settled in 1888 when a rail line of the Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company reached the town, and it was incorporated as a city in 1904.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n147 151]}} Barnard was named for J.F. Barnard, a railroad employee.{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4454 | title=Profile for Barnard, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=13 June 2014}}

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway acquired the C,K & W.R. in 1901. The railroad applied to abandon the 43.38 mile "Minneapolis District" line from Manchester to Barnard in 1983.[https://www.abandonedrails.com/minneapolis-district The Minneapolis District], Abandoned Rails, Retrieved 21 February 2022

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Barnard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=235041&cityname=Barnard%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Barnard, Kansas]

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The 2020 United States census counted 64 people, 34 households, and 18 families in Barnard.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 287.0 per square mile (110.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 219.7 per square mile (84.8/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 85.94% (55) white or European American (85.94% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 1.56% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 12.5% (8) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.12% (2) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 34 households, 17.6% had children under the age of 18; 41.2% were married couples living together; 26.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of households consisted of individuals and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.5 and the average family size was 2.4.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 31.2% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}

3.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 37.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,313 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,576) and the median family income was $61,875 (+/- $44,371).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $38,750 (+/- $31,736) versus $12,321 (+/- $11,401) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,750 (+/- $11,947).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 7.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 100.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Barnard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 70 people, 43 households, and 16 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|318.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 71 housing units at an average density of {{convert|322.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 43 households, of which 9.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 62.8% were non-families. 55.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.63 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 10% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 45.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 123 people, 62 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|559.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 77 housing units at an average density of {{convert|350.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 62 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,329. There were 22.2% of families and 14.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 18.5% of those over 64.

The only businesses or services remaining in Barnard are a post office and a small grocery.

The community is served by Lincoln USD 298 public school district.{{cite web | title = USD 298 Lincoln| publisher = USD 298| url = http://www.usd298.com/| accessdate = 7 January 2017}}

Barnard schools were closed through school unification in 1966. The Barnard High School team name was "Cardinals"."Barnard Classes to be Graduated", The Salina Journal, 17 May 1951, p.21.[https://www.livelincolncounty.com/barnard/ Barnard], Live Lincoln County, Retrieved 21 February 2022

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{{See also|Lincoln County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Lincoln County, Kansas}}

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260542 Barnard - Directory of Public Officials]
• [http://www.legendsofkansas.com/barnard.html History of Barnard], Legends of Kansas
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/barnard.pdf Barnard city map], KDOT

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