Harper, Kansas facts for kids
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Harper, Kansas
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Harper Train Depot (2015)
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Location within Harper County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harper |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | Sergeant Marion Harper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,313 |
| • Density | 810.5/sq mi (312.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67058
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-30175 |
| GNIS ID | 485587 |
Harper is a city located in Harper County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,313 people lived there.
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History of Harper
Harper was started in 1877 by a group of people from Iowa. The city and Harper County are named after Sergeant Marion Harper. He was a soldier in the 2nd Kansas Cavalry who died during the American Civil War. Harper officially became a city in 1880.
The first post office in Harper opened in May 1877. It was first called Cora City. However, just a month later, in June, its name was changed to Harper.
Geography of Harper
Harper is a city that covers about 1.63 square miles (4.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Harper
What the Census Shows
The 2020 United States census counted 1,313 people living in Harper. There were 584 households and 348 families. Most of the people, about 76.77%, were white. About 19.95% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 21.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Harper was 39.6 years.
The 2010 United States census showed that 1,473 people lived in Harper. The city had 624 households. About 92.2% of the people were white. About 10.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 40.3 years.
Education in Harper
The schools in Harper are part of the Chaparral USD 361 public school district. This district was formed when the schools from Anthony and Harper joined together.
Both Anthony and Harper have elementary schools for younger students. The high school for the district is Chaparral High School. It is located between the two towns. The school mascot for Chaparral High School is the Roadrunners.
Harper used to have its own high school, Harper High School. Its mascot was the Bearcats. This high school closed when the school districts combined.
See also
- In Spanish: Harper (Kansas) para niños
