Bazine, Kansas

Bazine was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.{{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/n158 162]}} The community was named for the French general François Achille Bazaine.{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4462 | title=Profile for Bazine, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=19 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514222024/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4462 | archive-date=14 May 2019 | url-status=dead }}

The first post office in Bazine was established in 1874.{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:NS/sort:date_established/direction:asc | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=19 June 2014}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.44|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/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bazine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=26041&cityname=Bazine%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Bazine, Kansas]

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The 2020 United States census counted 282 people, 116 households, and 85 families in Bazine.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 628.1 per square mile (242.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 365.3 per square mile (141.0/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=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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 65.96% (186) white or European American (65.6% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.35% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.35% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 19.86% (56) from other races, and 13.48% (38) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 29.43% (83) 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=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 116 households, 34.5% had children under the age of 18; 59.5% were married couples living together; 14.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.7% of households consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.5.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.4% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

27.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,691) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $15,813).{{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=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $51,083 (+/- $687) versus $11,250 (+/- $6,736) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $43,125 (+/- $18,207).{{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=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 21.7% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% 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=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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=Bazine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |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 334 people, 135 households, and 92 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|759.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 179 housing units at an average density of {{convert|406.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% White, 2.4% Native American, 12.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.7% of the population.

There were 135 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

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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 311 people, 156 households, and 85 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|713.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 188 housing units at an average density of {{convert|431.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.46% White, 0.32% Native American, 1.29% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 156 households, out of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,749. About 2.2% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

The community is served by Western Plains USD 106 public school district.{{cite web | title = Western Plains | publisher = USD 106 | url = http://www.usd106.org/ | accessdate = 1 January 2017}} The Western Plains High School mascot is Bobcats.

USD 106 formed in 2004 by the consolidation of Ransom USD 302 and Bazine USD 304.{{cite web|url=https://www.cjonline.com/article/20110724/NEWS/307249967|title=School consolidations in Kansas for past decade|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|date=2011-07-24|accessdate=2020-04-26}} Since 2004 Bazine hosts the junior high school while Ransom hosts the high school, with each community having an elementary school.{{cite web|url=https://www.usd106.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20Us%7CThe%20History%20of%20USD%20106|title=All About USD 106|publisher=Western Plains USD 106|accessdate=2020-04-29}} Bazine High School was closed through school unification. The Bazine High School mascot was Indians."Western Kansas Basketball Results", Great Bend Tribune, 13 December 1967, p.5.

The last year the school was open, there was a total enrollment of 41 students, six of whom graduated.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} Students were dispersed to other schools in the county including Ness City and Ransom schools.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}}

In 2004, Bazine High School was listed on eBay. The 78-year-old building was purchased by a California businessman for $55,000.{{cite web|url=https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2004/aug/22/first_online_sale/|title=First online sale falls through, so Bazine returns to eBay list|date=August 22, 2004|newspaper=Lawrence Journal-World|author=The Associated Press|location=Lawrence, KS|accessdate=November 19, 2019}}

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

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260548 Bazine - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20110404055628/http://citynoise.org/article/5123 Photos of Bazine]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/Bazine.pdf Bazine city map], KDOT

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