Holcomb, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holcomb, Kansas
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Location within Finney County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Township | Sherlock |
| Founded | 1900s |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,887 ft (880 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,245 |
| • Density | 1,810/sq mi (701.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67851
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| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-32575 |
| GNIS ID | 2394397 |
Holcomb is a city found in Finney County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,245 people lived there. You can find Holcomb just south of Highway 50.
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A Look Back at Holcomb's History
Holcomb got its name from a local hog farmer. Long ago, it was an important stop and shipping point for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The first post office opened in Holcomb in December 1909.
Where is Holcomb?
Holcomb is a small city, covering about 1.35 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Holcomb's Climate
Holcomb has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is called "BSk."
Who Lives in Holcomb?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 75 | — | |
| 1970 | 272 | — | |
| 1980 | 816 | 200.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,400 | 71.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,026 | 44.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,094 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 7.2% | |
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Holcomb's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,245 people living in Holcomb. There were 687 households and 576 families. The city had about 1,815 people per square mile.
Most people in Holcomb (about 70%) were white. About 37% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (55%) had children under 18 living there. About 61% were married couples. The average household had 3.2 people.
The median age in Holcomb was 29.5 years old. About 35% of the population was under 18. About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
Holcomb's Population in 2010
In 2010, Holcomb had 2,094 people living in the city. There were 654 households and 521 families. The population density was about 1,551 people per square mile.
Most residents (86.6%) were White. About 9.2% were from other races. Around 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (56.1%) had children under 18. The average household size was 3.20 people.
The median age in 2010 was 28.9 years. About 37.8% of residents were under 18.
Learning in Holcomb
The Holcomb USD 363 public school district serves the community. Students attend different schools based on their grade level. These include:
- Wiley Elementary School (Preschool-2)
- Holcomb Elementary School (grades 3–5)
- Holcomb Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Holcomb High School (grades 9–12)
Famous People from Holcomb
- Charles Plymell, a well-known poet and publisher.
See also
In Spanish: Holcomb para niños
