Ensign, Kansas facts for kids
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Ensign, Kansas
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Location within Gray County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gray |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1886 (Lone Lake) |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | G.L. Ensign |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (830 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 572/sq mi (221.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67841
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-21400 |
| GNIS ID | 2394694 |
Ensign is a small city located in Gray County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 166 people, according to the 2020 census. You can find Ensign along U.S. Route 56, a main highway.
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A Look Back in Time
Ensign has an interesting past. It was first known as Lone Lake when it was planned out around 1886. The city was renamed Ensign in 1888. This new name honored G. L. Ensign, the person who founded the town. Ensign officially became a city in 1929.
Where is Ensign?
Ensign is located in the state of Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Ensign?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 244 | — | |
| 1940 | 202 | −17.2% | |
| 1950 | 227 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 255 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 237 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 209 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 192 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 203 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 187 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 166 | −11.2% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 166 people living in Ensign. There were 61 households and 48 families. Most people were white or European American. About 38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (60.7%) were married couples living together. About 23.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Ensign was 39 years.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Ensign had 187 residents. There were 76 households and 52 families. The city's population density was about 645 people per square mile. Most residents (88.2%) were White. About 28.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had 2.46 people. The average family had 3.02 people. The median age in the city was 41.5 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
Local Economy
Ensign is home to an important energy project. The Gray County Wind Farm is located near the city. This wind farm is the largest one in all of Kansas. It uses wind turbines to create electricity.
Schools in Ensign
Students in Ensign are part of the Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 public school district. Ensign used to have its own high school. It was open until 1984. The school's sports teams were called the Ensign Wildcats.
Famous People from Ensign
- John Crutcher was a notable person from Ensign. He served as a former Lieutenant Governor of Kansas. This is an important political role in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Ensign (Kansas) para niños
