Milan, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milan, Kansas
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Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Named for | Milan, Italy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 431/sq mi (165/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67105
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-46450 |
| GNIS ID | 2395321 |
Milan is a small city located in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 56 people lived there.
Contents
A Look Back: Milan's History
Milan was started in 1880. It got its name from the famous city of Milan in Italy.
Where is Milan? (Geography)
Milan is a very small city. It covers about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Earthquakes Near Milan
On November 12, 2014, a medium-sized earthquake happened near Milan. It was about 2.5 miles (4 km) northeast of the city. This area usually does not have many earthquakes. Scientists believe it might have been caused by increased fluid injection from nearby wastewater wells.
Who Lives in Milan? (Demographics)
The number of people living in Milan has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 229 | — | |
| 1910 | 240 | — | |
| 1920 | 222 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 198 | −10.8% | |
| 1940 | 224 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 165 | −26.3% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 162 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 135 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 109 | −19.3% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 25.7% | |
| 2010 | 82 | −40.1% | |
| 2020 | 56 | −31.7% | |
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Milan's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 56 people living in Milan. These people lived in 27 households, and 20 of these were families. Most of the people (83.93%) were white. There were also people of Black, Asian, and mixed racial backgrounds.
About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 52.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 52, and half were older.
Milan's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 82 people lived in Milan. There were 36 households. Most people were white (93.9%).
The median age in 2010 was 41 years. About 22% of the people were under 18. The number of males and females was about the same.
What About Businesses? (Economy)
As of 2011, Milan did not have any active businesses. The local Post Office stopped its services in November 2011. In the past, Milan had a grocery store and a restaurant. The Milan Grocery was open sometimes in the 1970s and 1980s. Opal's Cafe was open for many years in the 1980s.
Learning in Milan (Education)
Students in Milan attend schools in the Argonia USD 359 public school district. Milan used to have its own high school, Milan High School. Its mascot was the Dragons. However, this school closed when school districts were combined.
See also
In Spanish: Milan (Kansas) para niños
