Dearing, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dearing, Kansas
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Location within Montgomery County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 253.0/sq mi (97.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67340
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17150 |
| GNIS ID | 2394479 |
| Website | City website |
Dearing is a small city in Montgomery County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 382 people lived there.
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History of Dearing
The first post office in Dearing opened in January 1888. Dearing officially became a city in 1909.
Geography of Dearing
Dearing is located in Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.52 square miles (3.92 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People of Dearing
The number of people living in Dearing has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 250 | — | |
| 1920 | 295 | 18.0% | |
| 1930 | 324 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 273 | −15.7% | |
| 1950 | 261 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 249 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 338 | 35.7% | |
| 1980 | 475 | 40.5% | |
| 1990 | 428 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 415 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 431 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 382 | −11.4% | |
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Dearing's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 382 people in Dearing. There were 171 households and 114 families. Most people (about 77%) were white. About 6% were Native American. About 15% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number (about 2.4%) were Hispanic or Latino.
In Dearing, about 31.6% of households had children under 18. About half of the households were married couples living together. The average age in the city was about 50 years old.
Dearing's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Dearing had 431 people. There were 187 households and 124 families. The city's population density was about 284 people per square mile. Most residents (85.8%) were White. About 5.8% were Native American. About 7.9% of people were from two or more racial groups.
About 25% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 43.2 years. About 20.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Dearing
Students in Dearing attend public schools in the Coffeyville USD 445 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Dearing (Kansas) para niños
