Chicopee, Kansas facts for kids
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Chicopee, Kansas
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 Chicopee, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Chicopee, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 422 |
| • Density | 131.7/sq mi (50.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-13100 |
| GNIS ID | 2630052 |
Chicopee is a small community located in Crawford County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2020, about 422 people lived in Chicopee.
History of Chicopee
Chicopee was once a busy place because of its coal mining industry. Many people worked in the coal mines here.
The town had its own post office for a while. It first opened on June 10, 1889. It closed for a short time in 1892, then reopened, and finally closed for good on March 30, 1918.
Chicopee was also home to a fun place called the Idlehour amusement park. This park is no longer open today.
Geography and Location
Chicopee is located where two county roads meet: South 200th Street and East 530th Avenue. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of downtown Pittsburg.
The northwest part of Chicopee is right next to the Crestwood Country Club. This club has a golf course that first opened in 1958.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 408 | — | |
| 2020 | 422 | 3.4% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, 422 people lived in Chicopee. There were 176 households and 129 families. The population density was about 133 people per square mile (51.5/km2).
Most of the people living in Chicopee were white. A small number of people were of Asian descent or identified with two or more races. About 1.66% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.6% of the people in Chicopee were under 18 years old. About 21.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Chicopee was 46.8 years.
See also
In Spanish: Chicopee (Kansas) para niños
