Haysville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haysville, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Sedgwick | |
| Founded | 1891 | |
| Platted | 1891 | |
| Incorporated | 1951 | |
| Named for | W.W. Hays | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.66 sq mi (12.06 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.65 sq mi (12.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,262 | |
| • Density | 2,416.7/sq mi (933.8/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
67060
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| Area code | 316 | |
| FIPS code | 20-31125 | |
| GNIS ID | 481653 | |
Haysville is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb of Wichita. In 2020, about 11,262 people lived here. Haysville is often called the "Peach Capital of Kansas."
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History of Haysville
Haysville began in the early 1870s when W.W. Hays moved to the area. In 1891, he created a plan for a town on his land. This is called "platting" land.
The Haysville State Bank opened in 1919. Many families in the area grew crops for a living. This was called truck farming. In 1874, a mill was built to process corn. Haysville's first school was built in 1876.
A railroad line was built through Haysville in 1887. It connected Herington to Caldwell. This railroad changed names many times. Today, it is part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad. In 1903, a train station opened. People could travel by train to and from Wichita.
On May 3, 1999, a very strong tornado hit Haysville. It was rated F4 on the Fujita scale. Four people in Haysville died. The tornado destroyed 150 homes and 27 businesses. It also damaged Wichita. Most of Haysville's historic area was destroyed. Only the original bank vault was left standing.
Geography of Haysville
Haysville is located at 37°33′50″N 97°21′11″W / 37.56389°N 97.35306°W. The city covers about 4.62 square miles (12.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Fun Events in Haysville
Haysville hosts several fun events each year. These events bring the community together.
- Haysville Fall Festival: This is a three-day event held in October. It takes place around Riggs Park. The festival celebrates the autumn season.
- Village Christmas: This event happens every December. It is celebrated in Haysville's Historic District. You can enjoy hot cocoa, carriage rides, and choir performances. Santa Claus also visits!
- Community Expo: This event is held in April. It takes place at the Haysville Community Library or the Haysville Activity Center.
- Springnanigans: This is a festival especially for kids. It happens in May in the Haysville Historic District.
- Fourth of July Celebration: Haysville celebrates the Fourth of July in Riggs Park. There is a big fireworks show in the evening.
People of Haysville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 5,836 | — | |
| 1970 | 6,531 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,006 | 22.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,364 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 8,502 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,826 | 27.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,262 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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Haysville is part of the larger Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is part of the bigger Wichita city area.
Haysville Population in 2020
In 2020, 11,262 people lived in Haysville. There were 4,133 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. About 2,988 of these were families.
Many households had children under 18. About 28.9% of all people in Haysville were under 18 years old. About 14.4% of people were 65 years or older. The average age in Haysville was about 34.8 years.
Economy of Haysville
One important business in Haysville is Norland Plastics.
Education in Haysville
The schools in Haysville are part of the Haysville USD 261 school district.
- Campus High School: This high school is in Wichita. However, it serves students from Haysville.
- Haysville High School: This school also serves teens in Haysville.
- Haysville Middle School
- Haysville West Middle School
- Freeman Elementary
- Nelson Elementary
- Oatville Elementary
- Prairie Elementary
- Rex Elementary
- Ruth Clark Elementary
- Tri-City Day School
See also
In Spanish: Haysville (Kansas) para niños
