Claflin, KS is a small town located in Barton County with a population of 455. Though the population is small, the tight-knit community offers plenty to do for its residents and visitors alike. There are a number of local businesses downtown, including Maple Street Boutique that sells handmade items and clothing, the Claflin Pub & Grill where locals gather to enjoy food and drinks, and Clover Cloggers that specializes in custom hand carved wooden shoes. Year-round outdoor activities in Claflin include hiking along the nearby trails, fishing at nearby lakes or rivers, and hunting in areas outside of town. Organizations such as The Claflin Betterment Club helps to keep the town vibrant by organizing various events throughout the year. Since football is a popular sport here in Claflin there is an annual football game organized between local high school teams at Arthur Fike Field which always draws large crowds of people from all over the county.
The population in Claflin is 455. There are 1,396 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Claflin is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Claflin is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Claflin
- 50.4% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Claflin
- 95.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander