Munden, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Munden, Kansas
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Location within Republic County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Republic |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Named for | John Munden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 505/sq mi (200.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66959
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-49150 |
| GNIS ID | 2395139 |
Munden is a small city located in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 United States census, 96 people live there.
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Discovering Munden's Past
Munden was started in September 1887. It was named after John Munden, who owned the land where the town was built. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1903.
Exploring Munden's Location
Munden is found at specific geographic coordinates: 39.913471 degrees North and 97.538715 degrees West. The United States Census Bureau says that Munden covers about 0.20 square miles (0.48 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Understanding Munden's Population
The number of people living in Munden has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 275 | — | |
| 1920 | 339 | 23.3% | |
| 1930 | 205 | −39.5% | |
| 1940 | 193 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 177 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 123 | −30.5% | |
| 1980 | 152 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −14.7% | |
| 2010 | 100 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 96 | −4.0% | |
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Munden's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 96 people living in Munden. There were 54 households and 33 families. The city had about 516 people per square mile.
All 96 people counted in 2020 were white. No other racial groups were reported. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 39% of households were married couples. About 15% were single mothers with no partner.
The average household had 2 people, and the average family had 2.8 people. About 25% of the population had a college degree or higher.
The age breakdown in 2020 showed:
- 25% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 10.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 30.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 28.1% were 65 or older.
The average age in Munden was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were about 71 males.
Munden's Population in 2010
The 2010 census recorded 100 people in Munden. There were 49 households, with 30 of them being families. The population density was 500 people per square mile.
All residents in 2010 were white. About 24.5% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (49%) were married couples.
The average household size was 2.04 people. The average family size was 2.57 people.
The median age was 48.9 years. About 20% of residents were under 18. The population was evenly split between males and females.
Learning in Munden
Students in Munden attend schools in the Republic County USD 109 public school district. These schools are located in Belleville. This district was created in 2006 when two smaller districts joined together. The high school sports teams are called the Republic County Buffaloes.
Munden used to have its own schools, but they closed as part of school unification. The Munden High School teams were known as the Munden Bulldogs.
See also
In Spanish: Munden (Kansas) para niños
