Haven, Kansas facts for kids
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Haven, Kansas
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Haven mural (2015)
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,170 |
| • Density | 1,500/sq mi (582/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67543
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-30725 |
| GNIS ID | 2394326 |
Haven is a city located in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,170 people lived in this small city. It's a community with an interesting past and a friendly feel.
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History of Haven
Haven was first planned out in 1886. It officially became a city in 1901. Before that, the first post office in Haven opened its doors in 1873.
High School Football Records
A very famous high school football game happened in Haven in 1927. Haven's team played against a team from Sylvia, Kansas. Haven won the game with an amazing score of 256 to 0! This game set many state and national records for high school football.
For example, Haven scored the most points ever in a single game. They also had the biggest winning difference. One player from Haven, Elvin McCoy, scored 90 points and 13 touchdowns by himself. Today, a "mercy rule" is used in games. This rule stops a game early if one team is far ahead. Because of this rule, it's very unlikely that these old records will ever be broken.
City Council Decisions
In 2022, the mayor and city council voted to take "In God We Trust" stickers off the city's police cars. However, many people in the community were upset by this decision. After hearing from the public, the council voted again. This time, they decided to put the stickers back on the police cars.
Geography of Haven
Haven is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Area Events
- The Haven Fall Festival is a popular event. It is held every year on the second weekend of October.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 528 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,301 | 146.4% | |
| 1930 | 553 | −57.5% | |
| 1940 | 653 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 720 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 982 | 36.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,146 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,125 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,198 | 6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,175 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,237 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,170 | −5.4% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census showed that 1,170 people lived in Haven. There were 475 households and 315 families. The city had about 1,506 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Haven were white (89.4%). A smaller number were black (0.94%), Native American (0.68%), or Asian (0.17%). About 7.69% of people were from two or more races. About 4.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.2% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (49.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.5 people. The average family had 3.0 people.
About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 37.9 years.
2010 Census Information
In the census of 2010, Haven had 1,237 people. There were 492 households and 337 families. The population density was about 1,964 people per square mile.
Most residents (94.5%) were White. Other groups included African American (0.7%), Native American (1.7%), and Asian (0.2%). About 2.7% of people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.1% of households had children under 18. Most households (55.5%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.51 people. The average family size was 3.07 people.
The average age in Haven was 37.1 years. About 26.9% of residents were under 18. About 14.4% were 65 or older.
Education in Haven
The local schools in Haven are part of the Haven USD 312 public school district.
Notable People from Haven
- Andy Dirks is a professional baseball player. He played for the Detroit Tigers and was in the 2012 World Series.
- Flossie Page lived to be 112.7 years old (1893–2006). When she passed away, she was the 6th oldest person in the United States. She was also the oldest person from Kansas to have ever lived.
See also
In Spanish: Haven (Kansas) para niños
