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Lewis, Kansas
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Satellite view of Lewis and surrounding center-pivot irrigation farms (2005)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Edwards |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Named for | M.M. Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 1,250/sq mi (490/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67552
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-39725 |
| GNIS ID | 2395691 |
Lewis is a small city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States. It is located right along Highway 50. In 2020, about 400 people lived there.
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History of Lewis, Kansas
Lewis was founded around 1885. It got its name from a journalist named M.M. Lewis. The first post office in Lewis opened in November 1886. This helped people send and receive mail. The city was officially incorporated in 1906. This means it became an official town with its own local government.
Geography and Location
Lewis is located in the state of Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. Lewis is known for the center-pivot irrigation farms around it. These farms use a special watering system.
Population and People
Lewis is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 557 | — | |
| 1920 | 439 | −21.2% | |
| 1930 | 512 | 16.6% | |
| 1940 | 481 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 475 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 486 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 525 | 8.0% | |
| 1980 | 551 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 451 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 486 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 451 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 400 | −11.3% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, 400 people lived in Lewis. There were 175 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Lewis were white. About 43.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people in Lewis. The average age in Lewis was 44 years. Most households were married couples living together.
What the 2010 Census Shows
In 2010, Lewis had 451 people. There were 183 households. The population density was about 1,366.7 inhabitants per square mile (527.7/km2). This means there were about 1,367 people per square mile. About 23.7% of residents were under 18. The average household had 2.46 people.
Education in Lewis
The Lewis USD 502 public school district serves the community. Lewis Elementary School is located in the city. Lewis High School used to be open but closed later. It was part of a school unification plan.
The Lewis Spartans, the high school's sports teams, won several state championships:
- 1954 Boys Track & Field – Class B
- 1971 Boys Basketball – Class 1A
- 1974 Football – Class 8-Man
Local Media
The city has a local radio station called KPRD.
See also
In Spanish: Lewis (Kansas) para niños
