Plevna is a city in Reno County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 85.

History

The first post office in Plevna was established in October 1877. It is named after the historical city of

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, which months before was a siege battle won by Russian/Bulgarian forces, gaining Bulgaria its independence.

2025 tornado

On the night of May 18, 2025, an EF3

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hit the city. 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.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 85 people, 37 households, and 18 families in Plevna. The population density was 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 208.9 per square mile (80.7/km). The racial makeup was 90.59% (77)

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(90.59%

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), 1.18% (1)

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, 0.0% (0) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 2.35% (2) from other races, and 5.88% (5) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 2.35% (2) of the population. 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. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.6% of the population. 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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.9 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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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). Females had a median income of $24,375 (+/- $6,319). The median income for those above 16 years old was $17,083 (+/- $5,519). Approximately, 26.7% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the

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, including 44.0% of those under the age of 18 and 15.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 98 people, 43 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 50 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.8%

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, 1.0% Native American, 5.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races.

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

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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

As of the

of 2000, there were 99 people, 46 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 52 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.97%

, 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

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

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for the city was $14,353. There were no families and 2.8% of the population living below the

, 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

References

External links

Plevna - Directory of Public Officials
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