Garden Plain, Kansas facts for kids
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Garden Plain, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 948 |
| • Density | 929/sq mi (360.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67050
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-25375 |
| GNIS ID | 473990 |
Garden Plain is a small city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a history tied to the railroad. In 2020, about 948 people lived there.
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A Look at Garden Plain's Past
Garden Plain began to grow because of the Wichita and Western Railroad. This train line was built to connect the cities of Wichita and Kingman.
The first post office in Garden Plain opened in January 1883. The community officially became an incorporated city in 1902.
Where is Garden Plain Located?
Garden Plain is located in Kansas. Its exact location is 37°39′38″N 97°40′55″W / 37.66056°N 97.68194°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Garden Plain?
This section shares information about the people living in Garden Plain. It includes details like how many people live there and their ages.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Garden Plain has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown or shrunk in the table below.
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| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 361 | 22.0% | |
| 1930 | 336 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 323 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 323 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 560 | 73.4% | |
| 1970 | 678 | 21.1% | |
| 1980 | 775 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 731 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 797 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 849 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 948 | 11.7% | |
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Garden Plain's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 948 people living in Garden Plain. There were 336 households, which are groups of people living together. About 240 of these were families.
Most people in Garden Plain were white or European American. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.38% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.7% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.2 people.
The median age in the city was 37.0 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Garden Plain's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 849 people living in Garden Plain. There were 308 households.
Most residents were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 43.2% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.76 people.
The median age in the city was 34.5 years. About 33.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education and Schools
The public schools in Garden Plain are part of the Renwick USD 267 school district.
The Garden Plain Owls are the sports teams for the local high school. They have won many Kansas State High School championships in different sports:
- 1973 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
- 1978 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
- 1980 Boys Basketball - Class 2A
- 1980 Boys Track - Class 2A
- 1989 Boys Basketball - Class 2A
- 1995 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
- 1996 Volleyball - Class 2A
- 1996 Girls Track - Class 2A
- 1998 Girls Track - Class 2A
- 1999 Boys Basketball - Class 2A
- 2001 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
- 2003 Girls Track - Class 2A
- 2004 Girls Track - Class 3A
- 2006 Girls Track - Class 2A
- 2007 Football - Class 3A
- 2008 Softball - Class 4A
- 2008 Volleyball - Class 3A
- 2009 Boys Track - Class 3A
- 2010 Boys Track - Class 3A
- 2010 Softball - Class 5A
- 2011 Softball - Class 4A
- 2012 Softball - Class 4A
- 2013 Girls Track - Class 3A
- 2015 Volleyball - Class 3A
- 2018 Girls Basketball - Class 3A
- 2018 Volleyball - Class 2A
- 2019 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
- 2019 Girls Track - Class 2A
- 2021 Boys Track - Class 2A
- 2021 Girls Track - Class 2A
- 2022 Girls Track - Class 2A
Getting Around Garden Plain
U.S. Routes 54 and 400 are major roads located just north of the city. These roads run from east to west. Many streets within the area are made of dirt or gravel.
A railroad line, called the K&O Railroad, connects to the city from the west. The part of the train line that goes east of the city is no longer used.
Famous People from Garden Plain
Some well-known people were born in or have lived in Garden Plain:
- James Bausch (1906-1974) was an Olympic athlete. He won a gold medal in the Decathlon at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
- Dan Kerschen (born 1952) is a politician. He served as a state legislator in Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Garden Plain para niños
