Dwight, Kansas facts for kids
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Dwight, Kansas
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Downtown area (2021)
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Location within Morris County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Dwight Rathbone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 603/sq mi (230.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66849
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-19125 |
| GNIS ID | 485452 |
Dwight is a small city in Morris County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there.
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History of Dwight
Dwight began in 1887. This was when the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built its tracks through the area. The city was named after Dwight Rathbone. He owned the land where the town was first built. Dwight officially became a city in 1903.
Railroad Changes Over Time
The original railway, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway, changed hands many times. In 1891, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway took it over. Later, it became the Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad in 1980. This railroad then joined with the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988. Finally, it became part of the Union Pacific Railroad in 1997. Even with all these changes, many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad.
Post Office Opening
A post office opened in Dwight on March 19, 1887. This helped the growing community stay connected.
Geography of Dwight
Dwight is located in Kansas. It sits at coordinates 38.844602 degrees North and 96.594935 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 298 | — | |
| 1920 | 246 | −17.4% | |
| 1930 | 334 | 35.8% | |
| 1940 | 295 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 281 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 281 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 322 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 320 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 365 | 14.1% | |
| 2000 | 330 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 272 | −17.6% | |
| 2020 | 217 | −20.2% | |
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Dwight's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 217 people living in Dwight. There were 90 households and 59 families. About 20.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 49.3 years.
Dwight's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 272 people in Dwight. There were 117 households. About 27.4% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 45.1 years.
Education in Dwight
The public schools in Dwight are part of the Morris County USD 417 school district. Students in high school attend Council Grove High School.
Dwight used to have its own schools. These schools closed when school districts combined. The Dwight Rockets, a boys' basketball team, won the state championship. They won in 1966 and again in 1967.
See also
In Spanish: Dwight (Kansas) para niños
