Barnard, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°11′21″N 98°2′39″W / 39.18917°N 98.04417°W / 39.18917; -98.04417
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Barnard, Kansas
Location within Lincoln County and Kansas
Location within Lincoln County and Kansas
KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°11′21″N 98°2′39″W / 39.18917°N 98.04417°W / 39.18917; -98.04417[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLincoln
Founded1888
Incorporated1905
Named forJ.F. Barnard
Area
 • Total0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Population
 • Total64
 • Density290/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67418
Area code785
FIPS code20-04225
GNIS ID472511[1]

Barnard is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 64 people lived there.[3]

History[change | change source]

Barnard was first settled in 1888. It was incorporated as a city in 1904.[4] Barnard was named for J.F. Barnard, a railroad employee.[5]

Geography[change | change source]

Barnard is at 39°11′21″N 98°2′39″W / 39.18917°N 98.04417°W / 39.18917; -98.04417 (39.189171, -98.044252). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2). All of it is land.[2]

Weather[change | change source]

Barnard has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Barnard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

People[change | change source]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910425
1920359−15.5%
193041615.9%
1940306−26.4%
1950242−20.9%
1960205−15.3%
1970190−7.3%
1980163−14.2%
1990129−20.9%
2000123−4.7%
201070−43.1%
202064−8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census[change | change source]

The 2020 census says that there were 64 people, 34 households, and 18 families living in Barnard. The median age was 60.0 years. Of the people, 85.9% were White, 1.6% were Pacific Islanders, and 12.5% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the people.[3][7]

2010 census[change | change source]

The 2010 census says that there were 70 people, 43 households, and 16 families living in Barnard.[8]

Education[change | change source]

Barnard is part of USD 298 Lincoln.[9]

Barnard schools were closed through school unification. The Barnard High School mascot was Cardinals.[10]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Barnard, Kansas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 151. ISBN 9780722249055.
  5. "Profile for Barnard, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  6. Climate Summary for Barnard, Kansas
  7. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  9. "USD 298 Lincoln". USD 298. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  10. "Barnard Classes to be Graduated", The Salina Journal, 17 May 1951, p.21.

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