Andale, Kansas facts for kids
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Andale, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,431 ft (436 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 941 |
| • Density | 1,651/sq mi (631.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67001
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-01775 |
| GNIS ID | 473809 |
Andale is a small city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It's a friendly place where about 941 people live, based on the 2020 census.
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History of Andale
Andale started as a community in the early 1880s. Its name is a mix of two early families' last names: the Andersons and the Dales. They were some of the first people to settle there.
The first post office in Andale opened in January 1899. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. Andale was also an important stop for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Trains would stop there to pick up and drop off goods.
Geography of Andale
Andale is located in Kansas at these coordinates: 37°47′28″N 97°37′45″W / 37.79111°N 97.62917°W. It's a small city, covering an area of about 0.57 square miles (1.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
People of Andale
Andale is part of the larger Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Wichita.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 237 | — | |
| 1920 | 259 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 255 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 289 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 316 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 432 | 36.7% | |
| 1970 | 500 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 538 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 566 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 766 | 35.3% | |
| 2010 | 928 | 21.1% | |
| 2020 | 941 | 1.4% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2020 United States census counted 941 people living in Andale. There were 307 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people in Andale are white or European American. A small number of people are from other backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (45.3%) in Andale have children under 18. Most families (65.5%) are married couples. The average household has about 3.3 people. The average family has about 3.9 people.
Age and Income
The median age in Andale is about 31.1 years old. This means half the people are younger than 31.1 and half are older. Many residents are young, with 33.2% of the population under 18. About 11.2% of the people are 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Andale was around $79,000 per year between 2016 and 2020. A small number of families and people live below the poverty line.
Education in Andale
Kids in Andale go to schools in the Renwick USD 267 public school district. Andale has its own high school and one elementary school. The high school team is called the Andale Indians. Their school colors are black and gold.
Famous People from Andale
- B. J. Finney, a football player
- Colton Haynes, a model and actor
See also
In Spanish: Andale (Kansas) para niños
