Big Bow is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanton County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 32.[2]

Big Bow, Kansas
KDOT map of Stanton County (legend)
Big Bow is located in Kansas
Big Bow
Big Bow
Big Bow is located in the United States
Big Bow
Big Bow
Coordinates: 37°33′54″N 101°33′42″W / 37.56500°N 101.56167°W / 37.56500; -101.56167[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyStanton
Elevation3,176 ft (968 m)
Population
 • Total
32
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-06575[1]
GNIS ID471703[1]

History

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The first post office in Big Bow was established February 17, 1925, and was discontinued June 2, 1981.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
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202032
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 32 people, 13 households, and 13 families in Big Bow.[4][5] The population density was 6.4 per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 4.0 per square mile (1.5/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 78.12% (25) white or European American (68.75% non-Hispanic white), 6.25% (2) black or African-American, 6.25% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 9.38% (3) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.62% (5) of the population.[8]

Of the 13 households, 61.5% had children under the age of 18; 53.8% were married couples living together; 38.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 0.0% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 5.3.[9]

43.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.8 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 38.5 males.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Big Bow, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Big Bow, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

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