Argonia, Kansas facts for kids
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Argonia, Kansas
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Home of Susanna M. Salter,
first female mayor in the United States |
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Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Argo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 456 |
| • Density | 651/sq mi (250.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67004
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-02250 |
| GNIS ID | 2393981 |
Argonia is a small city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, about 456 people lived there. Argonia is famous for being the home of Susanna M. Salter, who became the first woman mayor in the United States!
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History
Argonia was started in 1881. It got its name from the ship Argo from old Greek stories. A very important event happened in Argonia in 1887. Susanna M. Salter was elected Mayor. She was the first woman in the entire United States to win a political office! She was part of the Prohibition Party.
Geography
Argonia is a small city. It covers about 0.70 square miles (1.82 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 376 | — | |
| 1900 | 309 | −17.8% | |
| 1910 | 466 | 50.8% | |
| 1920 | 478 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 546 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 532 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 562 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 553 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 591 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 587 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 529 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 534 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 501 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 456 | −9.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, 456 people lived in Argonia. There were 189 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people living in Argonia were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Who Lives in Argonia?
About 29% of the people in Argonia were under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers! About 18% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Argonia was about 39.5 years old.
Education
The schools in Argonia are part of the Argonia USD 359 public school district. Students attend Argonia High School.
School Sports Achievements
The Argonia High School sports teams are called the Red Raiders. They have won state championships in basketball:
- In 1969, the boys' basketball team won the Class 1A state championship.
- In 2011, the girls' basketball team won the Class 1A-II state championship.
Notable People
- Susanna M. Salter was elected mayor of Argonia in 1887. She made history by becoming the first woman elected mayor in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Argonia (Kansas) para niños
