Melvern, Kansas facts for kids
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Melvern, Kansas
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Location within Osage County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Named for | Malvern Hills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 989/sq mi (387.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66510
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-45700 |
| GNIS ID | 477555 |
| Website | City webpage |
Melvern is a small city located in Osage County, Kansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Marais des Cygnes River. In 2020, about 356 people lived there.
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History of Melvern
Melvern was founded in 1870. It got its name from the beautiful Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England. The first post office opened in Melvern in June 1870, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Melvern is located at specific coordinates: 38°30′27″N 95°38′18″W / 38.50750°N 95.63833°W. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, west of the prime meridian. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 103 | — | |
| 1890 | 461 | 347.6% | |
| 1900 | 469 | 1.7% | |
| 1910 | 505 | 7.7% | |
| 1920 | 422 | −16.4% | |
| 1930 | 445 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 368 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 389 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 376 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 455 | 21.0% | |
| 1980 | 481 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 423 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 429 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 385 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 356 | −7.5% | |
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Melvern is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Topeka city area.
Melvern's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census found 356 people living in Melvern. There were 151 households and 92 families. The population density was about 1,000 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 91.57%, identified as white. A small number of people identified as black, Native American, or from two or more races. About 1.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.5% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (38.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.5 people, and the average family had 2.9 people.
The median age in Melvern was 38.7 years. About 25.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Melvern's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 385 people living in Melvern. There were 159 households and 109 families. The population density was about 1,100 people per square mile.
Most people (96.6%) were White. A small percentage were African American, Asian, or from other races. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 40.8 years.
Education in Melvern
The public schools in Melvern are part of the Marais des Cygnes Valley USD 456 school district. The district's high school is Marais des Cygnes Valley High School. Their sports teams are known as the Trojans.
Before this school district was formed, Melvern had its own high school. The Melvern High School teams were called the Panthers. The Melvern Panthers boys' basketball team won the Kansas State High School Class B championship in 1962.
Parks and Recreation
Melvern is home to Melvern Lake, a popular spot for outdoor activities.
See also
In Spanish: Melvern para niños
