Kipp, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kipp, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67401
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-37200 |
| GNIS ID | 476837 |
Kipp is a small community in Saline County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one.
In 2020, about 60 people lived in Kipp. You can find Kipp southeast of Salina. It is located along Schilling Road, near an old railroad line. Kipp is also part of the larger Salina area.
History of Kipp
Kipp had its own post office for many years. It first opened in 1890. The post office helped people send and receive mail. However, it closed down in 1957.
Geography and Location
Kipp is located at an elevation of 1,207 feet (368 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is 38°47′2″N 97°27′16″W / 38.78389°N 97.45444°W. A stream called the West Branch of Gypsum Creek flows right through the community.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 60 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 60 people lived in Kipp. There were 29 households and 26 families. Most people living in Kipp were white. A small number of people were of two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 31% of the households in Kipp had children under 18 years old. Most households (82.8%) were married couples living together. The median age of people in Kipp was about 50 years old.
Education in Kipp
Students in Kipp attend schools in the Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district. The main high school for the area is Southeast of Saline. This school is located about 4 miles west of Gypsum.
Kipp used to have its own schools. These schools closed when the local school districts combined. The high school in Kipp was known for its sports teams, called the Kipp Orioles. The Kipp Orioles even won the Kansas State High School class B baseball championship in 1949!
See also
In Spanish: Kipp para niños
