Moscow, Kansas facts for kids
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Moscow, Kansas
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Moscow (2007)
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Location within Stevens County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stevens |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 1,600/sq mi (604/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67952
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-48600 |
| GNIS ID | 2395416 |
Moscow (pronounced MOS-koh) is a small city in Stevens County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of Kansas. In 2020, about 272 people lived there.
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History of Moscow
The town of Moscow was started in 1887. It has an interesting story about how it got its name.
How Moscow Got Its Name
One story says the town was named after a Spanish explorer named Luis de Moscoso Alvarado. He was part of an expedition that explored parts of North America a long time ago.
When the people of the town asked for a post office, they wanted to name their community "Mosco." But a postal worker in Washington, D.C., thought they had made a spelling mistake. So, the worker added a "w" to the name, changing it to Moscow.
Moving the Town
The first post office in Moscow opened on April 28, 1888. Before that, it was in a place called Valparaiso, which is now a ghost town.
In 1913, Moscow actually moved about 8 miles north! This happened because a new railroad, the CVR, was built in 1912. The new location was sometimes called "New Moscow."
The name "Moscow" first appeared in the US Census in 1890, but it was for a larger area called a township. The city of Moscow was counted separately in the Census starting in 1930.
Geography of Moscow
Moscow is located in the southwest part of Kansas. It is in a region known for its rolling farmlands and open spaces, part of the Great Plains.
Shape and Size
The city covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town itself is shaped like a right triangle.
Roads and Rivers
The northwest edge of Moscow is right next to U.S. Route 56. This part of Route 56 is called Cimarron Avenue. It gets its name from the Cimarron River, which is about 7 miles (11 km) north of Moscow.
Who Lives in Moscow?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 249 | — | |
| 1940 | 177 | −28.9% | |
| 1950 | 222 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 211 | −5.0% | |
| 1970 | 228 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 228 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 252 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 247 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 310 | 25.5% | |
| 2020 | 272 | −12.3% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 272 people living in Moscow. There were 99 households and 85 families. The city had about 1,581 people per square mile.
Most people in Moscow were white or European American. About 40% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (48.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.9 people.
The median age in Moscow was 35.0 years old. About 28.7% of the people were under 18. About 12.9% were 65 years or older.
Looking Back at 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 310 people lived in Moscow. There were 105 households. The population density was about 1,722 people per square mile.
In 2010, about 73.2% of the people were White. About 38.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 45.7% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 32.5 years.
Schools in Moscow
Moscow has its own public school district, called Moscow USD 209. It has two schools for students:
- Moscow Elementary School: This school teaches students from pre-K up to sixth grade.
- Moscow High School: This school is for students from seventh grade to twelfth grade.
The mascot for Moscow High School is the Wildcat. So, the students are often called the Moscow Wildcats! The Moscow Wildcats even won the Kansas State High School 8-Man football championship in 1978.
Getting Around Moscow
Transportation
U.S. Route 56 runs along the northwest border of Moscow, making it easy to travel to and from the city.
The Cimarron Valley Railroad (CVR) also runs near Route 56. This railroad is part of a larger group of short-line railroads.
For air travel, the Brollier Airport is located just east of Moscow.
See also
In Spanish: Moscow (Kansas) para niños
