Kinsley, Kansas facts for kids
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Kinsley, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Edwards |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Named for | E.W. Kinsley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,456 |
| • Density | 1,120/sq mi (433.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67547
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-37075 |
| GNIS ID | 473545 |
Kinsley is a city in and the county seat of Edwards County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,456.
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History
Kinsley was originally called Petersburg, and under the latter name laid out in 1873. It was later renamed Peter's City, and finally the name Kinsley was adopted honoring E. W. Kinsley, a capitalist from Boston.
The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April, 1873. The post office was renamed Kinsley in January, 1874.
Geography
Kinsley is located at 37°55′20″N 99°24′42″W / 37.92222°N 99.41167°W (37.922354, -99.411531). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all of it land.
Kinsley is approximately 35 miles (56 km) east of Dodge City.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kinsley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Area attractions
- Carnival Heritage Center & Museum, 200 E 6th.
- Half Way Sign. The sign says the distances to San Francisco and New York City are identical at 1,561 miles (2,512 km).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 457 | — | |
| 1890 | 771 | 68.7% | |
| 1900 | 780 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,547 | 98.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,986 | 28.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,270 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,178 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,479 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,263 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,212 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,074 | −6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,875 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,658 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,457 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,456 | −0.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,457 people, 654 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,129.5 inhabitants per square mile (436.1/km2). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 630.2 per square mile (243.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.7% of the population.
There were 654 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Transportation
U.S. Route 50 passes through Kinsley.
Notable people
- Madge Blake, (1899–1969), actress (Batman)
- Kyle Burkhart, former NFL/CFL offensive lineman
- Freedy Johnston, singer/songwriter
- Peter Mehringer, men's freestyle wrestling gold medal at 1932 Summer Olympics.
- Earl Winfield Spencer Jr., first commanding officer of Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, and first husband of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor
See also
In Spanish: Kinsley (Kansas) para niños
