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 | 2395800 |
Macksville is a small city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 471 people lived there. It is located along a main road called Highway 50.
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History of Macksville
Macksville was first settled in 1878. The town was officially started around 1885. It used to have a stop for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway, which was a big train company. There was also a weekly newspaper called the Enterprise. The city was named after George Mack, who was the first postmaster in Stafford County.
Geography and Climate
Where is Macksville Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Macksville covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
What is Macksville's Climate Like?
The weather in Macksville has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa".
Population and People
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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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Macksville's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 471 people living in Macksville. There were 161 households, which are groups of people living together. About 119 of these were families.
Most of the people, about 69%, were white or European American. About 13.6% were from other races, and 15.5% were from two or more races. About 32% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.8% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.6 people. The average family had 3.1 people.
About 32.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Macksville was 34.1 years.
Macksville's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 549 people living in Macksville. There were 197 households and 144 families.
About 80% of the people were White. About 16% were from other races, and 2% were from two or more races. About 33.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 43.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.79 people. The average family had 3.33 people.
The average age in the city was 32 years. About 33% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years or older.
Education in Macksville
The local schools for Macksville and the areas nearby are part of the Macksville USD 351 public school district. The high school sports teams are called the Mustangs. The grade school sports teams are called the Colts.
See also
In Spanish: Macksville para niños
