Ingalls, Kansas facts for kids
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Ingalls, Kansas
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Location within Gray County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gray |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | John Ingalls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,681 ft (817 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 252 |
| • Density | 1,008/sq mi (382/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67853
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-34225 |
| GNIS ID | 2395426 |
Ingalls is a small city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. It is located right along Highway 50. In 2020, about 252 people lived there.
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History of Ingalls
The first post office in the area opened in May 1887. It was first called Soule. However, its name changed a year later in May 1888.
The community was renamed Ingalls after John James Ingalls. He was a senator from Kansas. In the late 1880s, Ingalls even tried to become the county seat. This means it wanted to be the main town for Gray County.
Geography and Location
Ingalls is located in the state of Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
People of Ingalls
The city of Ingalls is home to a diverse group of people. Here's a look at the population based on the 2020 census.
Population in 2020
In 2020, 252 people lived in Ingalls. There were 97 households and 71 families. The city had about 969 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 78%, were white or European American. About 11% were from other races. Around 8% were from two or more races. About 30% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 44%, had children under 18 living there. Most households, about 62%, were married couples. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.9 people.
About 32% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Ingalls was 32.6 years.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ingalls has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from past census counts:
- 1930: 273 people
- 1940: 187 people
- 1950: 173 people
- 1960: 174 people
- 1970: 235 people
- 1980: 274 people
- 1990: 301 people
- 2000: 328 people
- 2010: 306 people
- 2020: 252 people
Education in Ingalls
Students in Ingalls attend schools in the Ingalls USD 477 public school district. The students at Ingalls High School are known as the Bulldogs. This is their school mascot.
