Havensville, Kansas facts for kids
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Havensville, Kansas
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Historic Havensville School (2009)
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Named for | Paul Havens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 850/sq mi (313/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66432
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-30775 |
| GNIS ID | 2394327 |
Havensville is a small city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 119 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Havensville's History
Havensville began in 1878. This was when a railroad was built through the area. The city was named after Paul E. Havens. He was an employee who worked for the railroad company. The first post office opened in Havensville in March 1878.
Exploring Havensville's Geography
Havensville covers a small area of land. It is about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Havensville's Climate and Weather
Havensville has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
People and Population in Havensville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 180 | — | |
| 1900 | 437 | — | |
| 1910 | 412 | −5.7% | |
| 1920 | 333 | −19.2% | |
| 1930 | 263 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 232 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 208 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 166 | −20.2% | |
| 1970 | 163 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 183 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 135 | −26.2% | |
| 2000 | 146 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 133 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 119 | −10.5% | |
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Havensville is part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas area. This area is known as the Manhattan Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Havensville's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 119 people living in Havensville. There were 51 households and 34 families in the city. The population density was about 821 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Havensville were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About one-fifth of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. The average household had about 2.3 people.
The median age in Havensville was 47.3 years. This means half the people were older than 47.3 and half were younger. About 18.5% of the population was under 18. About 21% of the population was 65 or older.
Havensville's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 133 people lived in Havensville. There were 58 households and 41 families. The population density was about 887 people per square mile.
Most residents were white. A small number were from other racial groups. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22% of households had children under 18. Most households were married couples. The average household size was 2.29 people.
The median age in 2010 was 45.8 years. About 20% of residents were under 18. About 13% were 65 or older. There were more males than females in the city.
Education in Havensville
Students in Havensville attend schools in the Onaga USD 322 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Havensville para niños
