Mullinville, Kansas facts for kids
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Mullinville, Kansas
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Location within Kiowa County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kiowa |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Alfred Mullin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,326 ft (709 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 308/sq mi (118.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67109
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-49075 |
| GNIS ID | 485627 |
Mullinville is a small city in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the central part of the state. In 2020, the city had a population of 197 people.
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History of Mullinville
Mullinville got its first post office in September 1884. The town was planned around 1886. It was named after Alfred A. Mullin, who was an early settler and owned a store there. Mullinville officially became an incorporated city in 1911.
Geography and Location
Mullinville is a small city. It covers about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. The city is located at an elevation of 2,326 feet (709 meters) above sea level.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 79 | — | |
| 1910 | 289 | — | |
| 1920 | 361 | 24.9% | |
| 1930 | 436 | 20.8% | |
| 1940 | 428 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 410 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 385 | −6.1% | |
| 1970 | 376 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 339 | −9.8% | |
| 1990 | 289 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 279 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 255 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 197 | −22.7% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 197 people living in Mullinville. There were 75 households and 56 families. Most of the people (about 88%) were white. About 10% of the population identified as two or more races.
About one-fifth (20.3%) of the people were under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 39.9 years. The average household had 2 people, and the average family had almost 3 people.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Mullinville had 255 residents. There were 107 households. Most residents (94.9%) were white. About 8.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. The average age was 41.3 years.
Education in Mullinville
Students in Mullinville attend schools in the Kiowa County USD 422 public school district. Mullinville is also home to the 21st Century Learning Academy, which is an online school part of the same district. In 2011, the Mullinville school district (USD 424) joined with the Kiowa County district.
The sports teams at the former Mullinville High School were called the Tigers. They won several state championships:
- 1953 Boys Track & Field - Class B
- 1964 Boys Basketball - Class BB
- 1981 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
Notable People
- M.T. Liggett (1930-2017) was a famous American folk sculptor. He was born in Mullinville.
Gallery
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Gym shelter on May 5, 2007, the day after an F5 tornado devastated neighboring Greensburg
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M.T. Liggett as he appears in his workshop in Mullinville (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Mullinville para niños
