Nashville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nashville, Kansas
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Location within Kingman County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Named for | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 270/sq mi (101.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67112
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-49400 |
| GNIS ID | 2395155 |
Nashville is a small city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 54 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a history tied to the old Santa Fe Railway.
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History of Nashville
Nashville was started around 1888. It became a stop along the Santa Fe Railway, which was a big train line back then. The city was named after Nashville, Tennessee. The first post office opened in August 1887. A local newspaper, the Nashville Journal, began in 1912. Its editor, Clyde Walter, later joined the U.S. Army during World War I.
Where is Nashville Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Nashville covers about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Nashville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 234 | — | |
| 1940 | 212 | −9.4% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −25.0% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 107 | −21.9% | |
| 1980 | 127 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 118 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 111 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 64 | −42.3% | |
| 2020 | 54 | −15.6% | |
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In 1915, it was thought that about 200 people lived in Nashville.
Nashville's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 54 people living in Nashville. There were 33 households and 18 families. The city had about 263 people per square mile. Most people (96.3%) were white.
About 21% of households had children under 18. About 36% were married couples. Around 33% of households had only one person. Many people living alone were 65 or older. The average household had 1.8 people.
About 15% of the people were under 18. About 37% were 65 or older. The average age in Nashville was 62 years.
Nashville's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, 64 people lived in Nashville. There were 39 households and 19 families. The city had about 291 people per square mile. Most people (98.4%) were white.
About 8% of households had children under 18. About 41% were married couples. More than half (51.3%) of households were not families. Many households (46.2%) had only one person. About 18% of these were people 65 or older living alone.
The average age in the city was 55 years. About 6% of people were under 18. About 28% were 65 or older. There were more males (59.4%) than females (40.6%) in the city.
Education in Nashville
The local schools are part of the Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district. The mascot for Cunningham High School is the Cunningham Wildcats.
Nashville and Zenda schools joined together in 1964. They were called Nashville-Zenda schools. Their football team, the Thunderbirds, won the Kansas State High School 8-Man football championship in 1969.
Notable People from Nashville
- Ernest Schmidt (1911–1986), a college basketball player who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Nashville (Kansas) para niños
