Gove City, Kansas facts for kids
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Gove City, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Location within Gove County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gove |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Named for | Grenville Gove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 333/sq mi (127/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67736
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-27050 |
| GNIS ID | 2394937 |
Gove City, often called Gove, is a small city in Kansas, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Gove County. In 2020, about 80 people lived there.
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History of Gove City
Gove City was started in 1885. Just one year later, in 1886, it became the official county seat for Gove County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. The city officially became a town in 1888.
The city is named after Grenville Gove. He was a member of a group called the 11th Kansas Cavalry Regiment.
Geography of Gove City
Gove City is located at 38°57′34″N 100°29′14″W / 38.95944°N 100.48722°W. It covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Gove City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 118 | — | |
| 1900 | 162 | 37.3% | |
| 1910 | 196 | 21.0% | |
| 1920 | 132 | −32.7% | |
| 1930 | 241 | 82.6% | |
| 1940 | 284 | 17.8% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −27.5% | |
| 1960 | 228 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 172 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 148 | −14.0% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 105 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 80 | −23.8% | |
| 2020 | 80 | 0.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2020 United States census counted 80 people living in Gove City. There were 36 households, which means 36 different homes or groups of people living together. About 19 of these were families.
Most people in Gove City are white, making up 90% of the population. About 10% of the people are from two or more different racial backgrounds.
Who Lives in Gove City?
In 2020, about 13.9% of households had children under 18. Half of the households (50%) were married couples living together. About 36.1% of households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Gove City was 39.7 years. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Gove City
Gove City is part of the Wheatland USD 292 public school district. Students in this district attend Wheatland High School. The school's mascot is a Thunderhawk.
Before this district was formed, Gove High School used to exist. Their team name was the Gove Panthers.
See also
In Spanish: Gove City para niños
