Montezuma, Kansas facts for kids
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Montezuma, Kansas
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Location within Gray County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gray |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Named for | Moctezuma II |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,776 ft (846 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 975 |
| • Density | 995/sq mi (382.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67867
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-47875 |
| GNIS ID | 471706 |
Montezuma is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 975.
History
Montezuma was founded in 1879, and relocated in 1912 to the Santa Fe Railroad. It was named for Moctezuma II, ruler of the Aztec empire.
Geography
Montezuma is located at 37°35′43″N 100°26′32″W / 37.595353°N 100.442205°W (37.595353, -100.442205). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Montezuma has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 163 | — | |
| 1930 | 424 | 160.1% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −19.8% | |
| 1950 | 509 | 49.7% | |
| 1960 | 543 | 6.7% | |
| 1970 | 606 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 730 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 838 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 966 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 966 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 975 | 0.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 966 people, 366 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,271.1 inhabitants per square mile (490.8/km2). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 513.2 per square mile (198.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.0% of the population.
There were 366 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
Economy
The Gray County Wind Farm near Montezuma is the largest wind farm in Kansas.
Education
Montezuma is a part of USD 371 South Gray Schools. USD 371 and USD 476 share South Gray High School. The South Gray High School mascot is the Rebels.
Prior to school unification, the Montezuma High School mascot was the Indians. The Montezuma Indians won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1955.
See also
In Spanish: Montezuma (Kansas) para niños
