Kechi, Kansas facts for kids
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Kechi, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1957 |
| Named for | Kichai people |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.08 sq mi (15.74 km2) |
| • Land | 6.03 sq mi (15.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,217 |
| • Density | 364.6/sq mi (140.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67067
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-36225 |
| GNIS ID | 473859 |
Kechi is a small city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb located near Wichita. In 2020, about 2,217 people lived there.
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History of Kechi
How Kechi Got Its Name
The city of Kechi was named after the Kichai people. They were a Native American tribe.
Railroad History
In 1887, a railroad company called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a train line through Kechi. This line connected towns like Herington and Caldwell.
Over the years, different companies owned this railroad. It became part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Even today, many local people still call it the "Rock Island" line.
First Post Office
The first post office in Kechi opened in 1888. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
Geography of Kechi
Kechi is located in Kansas. It is found at coordinates 37.795228 degrees north and 97.278660 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 6.02 square miles (15.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.97 square miles (15.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 245 | — | |
| 1970 | 229 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 288 | 25.8% | |
| 1990 | 517 | 79.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,038 | 100.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,909 | 83.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,217 | 16.1% | |
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Kechi is part of the larger Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Wichita.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Kechi has grown a lot over the years. In 1960, only 245 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,217 people.
Who Lives in Kechi?
In 2020, there were 2,217 people living in Kechi. The city had 840 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households were families.
About 22% of the people in Kechi were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers live in the city. The average age of people in Kechi was about 41 years old.
Education in Kechi
Students in Kechi attend public schools. The city is served by two different school districts. These are Wichita USD 259 and Valley Center USD 262.
See also
In Spanish: Kechi (Kansas) para niños
