Byers is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 38.

History

Byers was founded in 1914. It was named for Otto Phillip Byers.

The first post office in Byers was established in April 1915.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	212		—
1930	185		−12.7%
1940	153		−17.3%
1950	83		−45.8%
1960	52		−37.3%
1970	46		−11.5%
1980	47		2.2%
1990	46		−2.1%
2000	50		8.7%
2010	35		−30.0%
2020	38		8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 38 people, 15 households, and 11 families in Byers. The population density was 224.9 per square mile (86.8/km). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 106.5 per square mile (41.1/km). The racial makeup was 89.47% (34) white or European American (86.84% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.53% (4) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.53% (4) of the population.

Of the 15 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 40.0% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.7% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% 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 2.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

31.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $91,667 (+/- $5,545). Males had a median income of $48,125 (+/- $32,359) versus $27,917 (+/- $7,442) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,714 (+/- $2,352).

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 35 people, 15 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 184.2 inhabitants per square mile (71.1/km). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 110.5 per square mile (42.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White and 5.7% from two or more races.

There were 15 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.9% male and 57.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 20 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 272.1 inhabitants per square mile (105.1/km). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 108.8 per square mile (42.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.00% of the population.

There were 20 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.0% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,125, and the median income for a family was $18,125. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,461. There were 47.4% of families and 36.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.8% of under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Skyline USD 438 public school district. Students attend schools located two miles west of Pratt.

Byers High School (called the Hornets) became defunct in 1966.