Manter, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manter, Kansas
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Location with Stanton County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stanton |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 550/sq mi (209.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67862
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-44375 |
| GNIS ID | 2395836 |
Manter is a small city located in Stanton County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 132 people called Manter home.
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History of Manter
Manter started to grow as a community in the early 1900s. An important step in its development was when the first post office opened in 1923. This meant people could send and receive mail right in their town. The city was officially recognized in 1924.
Manter's Geography
Manter is located in the western part of Kansas. The city covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, Manter is about 0.24 square miles (0.63 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Manter has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 224 | — | |
| 1940 | 133 | −40.6% | |
| 1950 | 200 | 50.4% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 219 | 19.7% | |
| 1980 | 205 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 186 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 178 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −22.8% | |
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Manter's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 132 people living in Manter. These people lived in 64 different homes, and 48 of these were families. The city had about 530 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Manter were white or European American. Some residents identified as Native American or from two or more races. About one-fourth of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (43.8%) had children under 18 years old. Almost half of the homes (48.4%) were married couples living together. About 20% of homes had people living alone. The average home had about 4 people.
The median age in Manter was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older. About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Manter's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Manter had 171 people. There were 73 homes in the city. The population density was about 712 people per square mile.
Most people (91.8%) were White. Some were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 19.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, 30.1% of homes had children under 18. About half of the homes were married couples. The average home had 2.34 people.
The median age in 2010 was 39.8 years. About 28.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 19.3% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Manter (Kansas) para niños
