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Admire, Kansas
Aerial view of Admire (2013)
Aerial view of Admire (2013)
Location within Lyon County and Kansas
Location within Lyon County and Kansas
KDOT map of Lyon County (legend)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 130
 • Density 406/sq mi (155/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66830
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-00325
GNIS ID 2393883

Admire is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 130.

History

Admire was founded in 1886. It was named for one of its founders, Jacob Admire.

The first post office in Admire was established in November 1886.

Admire was a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. By the mid 1990s, rail service in Admire had been discontinued, and the tracks are now being used as a rail trail.

Admire's current acting mayor is Donna Uhl. The former mayor, prior to January 2024, was Robert Reust.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
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.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 130 people, 48 households, and 38 families in Admire. The population density was 402.5 per square mile (155.4/km2). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 182.7 per square mile (70.5/km2). The racial makeup was 95.38% (124) white or European American (85.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 3.08% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.77% (1) from other races, and 0.77% (1) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.77% (14) of the population.

Of the 48 households, 37.5% had children under the age of 18; 62.5% were married couples living together; 10.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 14.6% of households consisted of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.8% of the population.

23.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 122.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,529 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,699) and the median family income was $46,200 (+/- $8,733). Males had a median income of $31,202 (+/- $1,315) versus $15,600 (+/- $3,906) for females. Approximately, 6.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 156 people, 60 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 472.7 inhabitants per square mile (182.5/km2). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 212.1 per square mile (81.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.6% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

Education

The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus. The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats. The NLC Elementary School and NLC Early Learning Center (preschool) are located in Americus.

Currently, there is no elementary school in Admire; the old elementary school building has been converted into the Admire Community Center.

Transportation

U.S. Route 56 is located approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of Admire. The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Admire along U.S. Route 56.

Notable person

See also

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