Admire, Kansas facts for kids
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Admire, Kansas
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Aerial view of Admire (2013)
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Location within Lyon County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Named for | Jacob Admire |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 130 |
| • Density | 406/sq mi (155/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66830
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-00325 |
| GNIS ID | 2393883 |
Admire is a small city located in Lyon County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 130 people.
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Discover the History of Admire
Admire was founded in 1886. It was named after one of its founders, a person named Jacob Admire.
The first post office in Admire opened in November 1886. This allowed people to send and receive mail.
Admire used to be a stop for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Trains would pick up and drop off goods here. Today, the old train tracks are no longer used by trains. Instead, they have been turned into a rail trail, which is a path for walking or biking.
The city has a mayor who helps lead the community. As of early 2024, Donna Uhl is the acting mayor of Admire.
Admire's Location and Size
Admire is a small city in terms of its area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.33 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Admire's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 205 | — | |
| 1930 | 263 | 28.3% | |
| 1940 | 270 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 184 | −31.9% | |
| 1960 | 149 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 144 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 158 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 177 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 130 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Admire is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Emporia area for things like jobs and services.
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 130 people living in Admire. There were 48 households and 38 families. Most of the people living in Admire were white. About 10.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age in Admire was about 39.5 years.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Admire had 156 people. There were 60 households and 43 families. The city's population density was about 472.7 people per square mile.
About 26.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 32.5 years.
Education Opportunities in Admire
The public schools for Admire are part of the North Lyon County USD 251 school district. The main office for this district is in Americus.
Students attend Northern Heights High School, which is located east of Allen. Their school mascot is the Wildcats. Younger students go to NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) in Americus.
Admire used to have its own elementary school. That building is now the Admire Community Center.
Getting Around Admire
U.S. Route 56 is a main road located about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of Admire.
The closest exit for the Kansas Turnpike is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Admire. This turnpike is a major highway for traveling across Kansas.
Notable Person from Admire
- Alvin M. Johnston, a famous test pilot
See also
In Spanish: Admire (Kansas) para niños
