Garland, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Garland, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66741
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-25900 |
| GNIS ID | 2804484 |
Garland is a small community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, only 31 people lived there. Garland is located right near the border of Missouri, about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Fort Scott.
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Garland's Past: A Name Change
Garland wasn't always called Garland! When it was first settled, it had a different name: Memphis.
How Garland Got Its Name
The name changed to Garland in the 1880s. This happened when the railroad came through the area. The new name, Garland, was inspired by a popular brand of stoves at the time. So, a brand of kitchen stoves gave this little community its unique name!
Where is Garland Located?
Garland is found in the southeastern part of Kansas. It sits very close to the state line that separates Kansas from Missouri.
Garland's Neighbors
The community is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of a larger city called Fort Scott. This makes it a quiet spot, but still close enough to a bigger town for supplies and services.
Who Lives in Garland?
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 31 people living in Garland. These people made up 22 households and 16 families.
A Look at the Residents
Most of the people living in Garland, about 93.55%, were identified as white or European American. A small number, 6.45%, were from two or more races. No one identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander in the 2020 census. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 22.7% of the households in Garland had children under 18 living there. More than half, 54.5%, were married couples. About 27.3% of households were single individuals. The average household had 1.4 people, and the average family had 2.0 people.
Age Groups in Garland
The population in Garland is a bit older on average. The median age was 59.3 years.
- Only 3.2% of residents were under 18.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.4% were between 25 and 44.
- The largest group, 61.3%, was between 45 and 64.
- About 9.7% were 65 years old or older.
Learning in Garland
Students in Garland attend public schools managed by the Fort Scott USD 234 school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
