Lake Quivira, Kansas facts for kids
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Lake Quivira, Kansas
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Location within Johnson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Johnson, Wyandotte |
| Founded | 1920s |
| Incorporated | 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 622.1/sq mi (240.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66217
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-37975 |
| GNIS ID | 484917 |
Lake Quivira is a small city located in Kansas. It's part of both Johnson and Wyandotte counties. This city is also part of the larger Kansas City Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 1,014 people lived here.
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A Look Back: History of Lake Quivira
Lake Quivira began in the 1920s. A developer named Charles E. Gault and his team wanted to build a community. They decided to create this community around a man-made lake. This is how the city got its start!
Exploring Lake Quivira's Geography
Lake Quivira is located at 39°2′33″N 94°46′11″W / 39.04250°N 94.76972°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.41 square miles (3.65 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers).
Who Lives Here: Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,087 | — | |
| 1990 | 983 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 932 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 906 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,014 | 11.9% | |
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The population of Lake Quivira changes over time. In 2020, the city had 1,014 residents. There were 374 households, and 319 of them were families. The city had about 687 people per square mile.
Diversity in Lake Quivira
Most people in Lake Quivira are white, making up about 90.83% of the population. There are also smaller numbers of people who are Black, Native American, or Asian. About 6.9% of residents identify with two or more races. Around 4.24% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age and Households
About 22.5% of the people living in Lake Quivira are under 18 years old. About 25.4% are 65 years or older. The average age in the city is around 51.5 years. Many households (78.6%) are married couples living together. About 29.9% of households have children under 18.
Income and Education
Lake Quivira is a place where many people have a good education. About 61.3% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher. The average household income was estimated to be $153,750 between 2016 and 2020. A small number of families and individuals live below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Quivira para niños
