Plevna, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Reno County, Kansas}} {{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement  |name = Plevna, Kansas |settlement_type = City

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|government_footnotes = |government_type =  |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name = Chance Hand

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'''Plevna''' is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 85.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Plevna, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2056725 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328220230/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2056725 |archive-date=March 28, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History== The first post office in Plevna was established in October 1877.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:2/county:RN | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=22 June 2014}}</ref>

It is named after the historical city of Pleven in Bulgaria, which months before was a siege battle won by Russian/Bulgarian forces, gaining Bulgaria its independence.<ref>{{cite book|last=Capace|first=Nancy|title=Encyclopedia of Kansas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TSFZV1bcgOQC&pg=PA254|date=1 June 2000|publisher=North American Book Dist LLC|isbn=978-0-403-09312-0|page=254}}</ref>

===2025 tornado=== {{Main|Tornado outbreak of May 18–19, 2025#Preston–Plevna,_Kansas}} On the night of May 18, 2025, an EF3 tornado hit the city.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tornadoes hit Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford and Reno counties |url=https://www.ksn.com/weather/weather-stories/ef-3-tornadoes-hit-kiowa-pratt-stafford-and-reno-counties/ |website=KSNW |date=May 21, 2025}}</ref> It flipped mobile homes and damaged some houses, buildings and vehicles that were in the city. Many residents took shelter in a church basement as the tornado hit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tornado damages buildings, trees in Plevna |url=https://www.ksn.com/weather/weather-stories/tornado-damages-buildings-trees-in-plevna/ |website=KSNW 3 tv |date=May 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=ICT Tornado Warning #9 |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/event/2025-O-NEW-KICT-TO-W-0009/radar/USCOMP-N0Q-202505190450/tab/info |website=Iowa Environment Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service Wichita, KS |access-date=19 May 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=‘It took two seconds’: Homes destroyed, lives spared in Plevna tornado |url=https://www.kwch.com/2025/05/20/it-took-two-seconds-homes-destroyed-lives-spared-plevna-tornado/ |website=KWCH 12 tv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250520031622/https://www.kwch.com/2025/05/20/it-took-two-seconds-homes-destroyed-lives-spared-plevna-tornado/ |archive-date=May 20, 2025 |date=May 19, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=See photos of the destruction, recovery efforts of the Plevna tornado |url=https://www.cjonline.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/05/20/a-tornado-hit-plevna-see-photos-of-the-damage-and-recovery-efforts/83750646007/ |publisher=The Topeka Capital-Journal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250521072231/https://www.cjonline.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/05/20/a-tornado-hit-plevna-see-photos-of-the-damage-and-recovery-efforts/83750646007/ |archive-date=May 21, 2025 |date=May 20, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.23|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{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}}</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1920= 202 |1930= 174 |1940= 161 |1950= 200 |1960= 117 |1970= 124 |1980= 115 |1990= 117 |2000= 99 |2010= 98 |2020= 85 |estyear= |estimate= |estref= |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} ===2020 census=== The 2020 United States census counted 85 people, 37 households, and 18 families in Plevna.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 208.9 per square mile (80.7/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The racial makeup was 90.59% (77) white or European American (90.59% non-Hispanic white), 1.18% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.35% (2) from other races, and 5.88% (5) from two or more races.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.35% (2) of the population.<ref>{{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=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 37 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.2% were married couples living together; 18.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 45.9% of households consisted of individuals and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.6% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

24.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $23,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,260) and the median family income was $41,250 (+/- $33,704).<ref>{{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=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Females had a median income of $24,375 (+/- $6,319). The median income for those above 16 years old was $17,083 (+/- $5,519).<ref>{{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=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 26.7% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.0% of those under the age of 18 and 15.4% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{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=Plevna%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|426.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 50 housing units at an average density of {{convert|217.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 1.0% Native American, 5.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.

===2000 census=== thumb|right|1915 railroad map of Reno County

As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 99 people, 46 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|425.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 52 housing units at an average density of {{convert|223.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, and 3.03% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,353. There were no families and 2.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Education== The community is served by Fairfield USD 310 public school district. Before the creation of USD 310, the old Plevna High School mascot was the Tigers.

==Notable people== * Karl C. King, member of U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania

==See also== * Ninnescah River

==References== {{Reflist}}

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

==External links== {{Commons category|Plevna, Kansas}} * [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260977 Plevna - Directory of Public Officials]

Category:Cities in Reno County, Kansas Category:Cities in Kansas Category:1877 establishments in Kansas Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1877