Conway Springs, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Conway Springs, Kansas
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Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Township | Conway |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Conway Township and nearby mineral spring |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,086 |
| • Density | 1,097/sq mi (424.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67031
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-15325 |
| GNIS ID | 2393624 |
Conway Springs is a small city located in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,086 people lived there.
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History of Conway Springs
Conway Springs was started in 1884. The city got its name from two things: Conway Township and a special mineral spring nearby. A mineral spring is a natural spring where water flows from the ground and contains dissolved minerals.
The very first house in Conway Springs was built by Captain Hiram Cranmer.
Geography and Climate
Where is Conway Springs?
Conway Springs covers a total area of about 0.99 square miles (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the climate like?
The weather in Conway Springs is known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild to cool.
Population and People
How has the population changed?
The number of people living in Conway Springs has changed over the years. You can see the population counts from different years in the table below:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 681 | — | |
| 1900 | 714 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,292 | 81.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,120 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 981 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 849 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 816 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,057 | 29.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,153 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,313 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,384 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,322 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,272 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,086 | −14.6% | |
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Who lives in Conway Springs?
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,272 people living in the city. Most residents were White. A small percentage of the population identified as African American, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Conway Springs in 2010 was about 34 years old. About 32.5% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Conway Springs
The public schools in Conway Springs are part of the Conway Springs USD 356 school district. This district serves the community's students.
Famous People from Conway Springs
- Lloyd Bishop – He was a baseball player.
- Harvey Nininger – He was born in Conway Springs on January 17, 1887.
See also
In Spanish: Conway Springs para niños
