Big Bow, Kansas facts for kids
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Big Bow, Kansas
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 Big Bow, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Big Bow, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stanton |
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 32 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-06575 |
| GNIS ID | 471703 |
Big Bow is a small community in Stanton County, Kansas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. In 2020, 32 people lived there.
Big Bow's Past
Big Bow had its very own post office for many years. It first opened on February 17, 1925. The post office helped people send and receive mail until it closed on June 2, 1981.
Who Lives in Big Bow?
The 2020 United States census found that 32 people lived in Big Bow. These people made up 13 different households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Many of the households in Big Bow had children under 18 living there. Most families were made up of married couples. There were also some households led by a single parent.
The people living in Big Bow come from different backgrounds. The community includes people who identify as white, African American, and Native American. There are also people who identify with two or more races. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The ages of people in Big Bow vary. About 44% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old. And about 9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Big Bow was about 33 years old.
