Kincaid, Kansas facts for kids
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Kincaid, Kansas
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Location within Anderson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Robert Kincaid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 206.0/sq mi (79.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66039
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-36875 |
| GNIS ID | 2395535 |
Kincaid is a small city in Anderson County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 103 people called Kincaid home.
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History
Kincaid was founded in 1885. It was named after a person named Robert Kincaid, who was from Mound City. The city officially became a town in 1886.
Geography
Kincaid covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population
Over the years, the number of people living in Kincaid has changed. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 284 | — | |
| 1900 | 364 | 28.2% | |
| 1910 | 426 | 17.0% | |
| 1920 | 443 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 380 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 401 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 309 | −22.9% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −28.8% | |
| 1970 | 189 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 192 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 170 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 178 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −31.5% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −15.6% | |
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In 2020, the census counted 103 people living in Kincaid. There were 46 households and 28 families. Most people living in Kincaid were white.
The average age of people in Kincaid in 2020 was about 42 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18. About 13% of the people were 65 or older.
Area Events
The Kincaid Fair is a fun event that happens every year. It lasts for three days. This fair first started way back in 1908!
Education
Students in Kincaid attend schools that are part of Unified School District 479. The high school for this district is Crest High School.
