Fowler, Kansas facts for kids
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Fowler, Kansas
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The Fowler Swimming Pool and Bathhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location within Meade County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Meade |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Named for | George Fowler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,490 ft (760 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 534 |
| • Density | 1,136/sq mi (434.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67844
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-24175 |
| GNIS ID | 470576 |
Fowler is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 534.
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History
Fowler was laid out and platted in 1886. It was named for George Fowler, the original owner of the town site.
Fowler was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
Geography
Fowler is located at 37°22′56″N 100°11′41″W / 37.38222°N 100.19472°W (37.382265, -100.194738). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fowler has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 473 | — | |
| 1920 | 490 | 3.6% | |
| 1930 | 724 | 47.8% | |
| 1940 | 563 | −22.2% | |
| 1950 | 778 | 38.2% | |
| 1960 | 717 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 588 | −18.0% | |
| 1980 | 592 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 571 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 567 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 534 | −9.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 590 people, 231 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,255.3 inhabitants per square mile (484.7/km2). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 580.9 per square mile (224.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.9% of the population.
There were 231 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Education
Two schools, Fowler Elementary School and Fowler High School, comprise the Fowler Unified School District.
Notable people
- Tim Huelskamp, Congressman representing the Kansas' 1st Congressional District (2011-2017).
Images for kids
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Memorial Day Parade (1919)
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See also
In Spanish: Fowler (Kansas) para niños
