Macksville, Kansas facts for kids
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Macksville, Kansas
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Location within Stafford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stafford |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | George Mack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 471 |
| • Density | 471.0/sq mi (181.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67557
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-43850 |
| GNIS ID | 484347 |
Macksville is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 471.
History
Macksville was founded about 1885. It was named for George Mack, the first postmaster of Stafford County.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all of it land.
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, Macksville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 156 | — | |
| 1900 | 248 | 59.0% | |
| 1910 | 626 | 152.4% | |
| 1920 | 753 | 20.3% | |
| 1930 | 868 | 15.3% | |
| 1940 | 723 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 624 | −13.7% | |
| 1960 | 546 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 484 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 546 | 12.8% | |
| 1990 | 488 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 514 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 549 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 471 | −14.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 549 people, 197 households, and 144 families residing in the city. The population density was 549.0 inhabitants per square mile (212.0/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 230.0 per square mile (88.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.3% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 16.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.7% of the population.
There were 197 households, of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.33.
The median age in the city was 32 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Education
Macksville has a high school and grade school. The high school mascot is the Mustang. The grade school mascot is the Colt.
See also
In Spanish: Macksville para niños
