Haviland, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haviland, Kansas
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Location within Kiowa County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kiowa |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Named for | Laura Haviland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 1,384/sq mi (529.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67059
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-30825 |
| GNIS ID | 474263 |
Haviland is a small city in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 678 people lived there. You can find Haviland along Highway 54.
The city is home to Barclay College. Haviland is also known for meteorite finds. These meteorites are linked to the Haviland Crater, which is a cool place to learn about space rocks!
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History of Haviland
Haviland was started by a group of people called Quakers. They came from Indiana. The city was named after Laura Haviland, who was a very important leader. She helped people escape slavery through the Underground Railroad.
The first post office in Haviland opened in June 1886. Haviland officially became a city in 1906.
Where is Haviland?
Haviland is located at 37°37′0″N 99°6′20″W / 37.61667°N 99.10556°W. This means it's in the central part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Haviland
The number of people living in Haviland has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 568 | — | |
| 1920 | 607 | 6.9% | |
| 1930 | 641 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −22.2% | |
| 1950 | 606 | 21.4% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 705 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 770 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 624 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 701 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 678 | −3.3% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 678 people living in Haviland. There were 227 households, which are like homes where people live. About 147 of these were families.
The average age of people in Haviland was about 33.4 years old. This means it's a mix of younger and older people.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed 701 people living in Haviland. There were 228 households.
About 28% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households, about 62.7%, were married couples living together.
Education in Haviland
Haviland has good schools for its young people.
Local Schools
The community is served by the Haviland USD 474 public school district. Students in Haviland also share Kiowa County High School with the Kiowa County USD 422 school district.
Haviland High School used to be its own school. The Haviland Dragons, a boys' track and field team, won the state championship in 1922!
College Life
Barclay College is a four-year private college located right in Haviland. It is connected with the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers.
See also
In Spanish: Haviland (Kansas) para niños
