Park City, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Park City, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Sedgwick | |
| Founded | 1953 | |
| Incorporated | 1980 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.82 sq mi (25.43 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.80 sq mi (25.37 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,333 | |
| • Density | 848.6/sq mi (327.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Codes |
67147, 67204, 67219
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| Area code | 316 | |
| FIPS code | 20-54450 | |
| GNIS ID | 473849 | |
Park City is a city located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It's like a smaller town right next to the bigger city of Wichita. In 2020, about 8,333 people lived here.
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History of Park City
The first Park City was started way back in 1870. It was about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Wichita. This early town tried to become the main county town but didn't succeed. When the railroad went to Wichita instead, the first Park City slowly disappeared. Its buildings were even moved to other towns like Wichita, Newton, and Hutchinson.
How the Current Park City Started
The Park City we know today began in 1953. It started as the Park City Improvement District. This area grew from a small piece of farmland into a community covering about 3,321 acres (13.44 km2).
On November 26, 1980, Park City officially became a "third class city." This means it became a recognized city with its own local government. The new city held a special election on February 17, 1981. In this election, Raymond J. Reiss was chosen as the first mayor. Five council members were also elected to help run the city.
Local News and Developments
Park City had its own newspaper called The Park City Newsdropper. It was published for about a year in 1980. The person who published it was Jerrie Molina, who was also the city's first City Clerk.
In March 2009, a large building called Hartman Arena opened. It was built by a local developer named Wink Hartman. This arena is a place where sports teams play. It has been home to the Wichita Wings indoor soccer team and the Wichita Regulators arena football team.
More recently, in 2021, a big Amazon building was constructed. It's a huge fulfillment center, about 1 million square feet (92,903 m2) in size. This center helps Amazon deliver packages to people.
Geography and Location
Park City is located at coordinates 37°47′57″N 97°19′20″W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Park City covers a total area of about 9.51 square miles (24.63 km2). Most of this area, about 9.49 square miles (24.58 km2), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), is water.
Population and People
Park City is part of the larger Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's part of the bigger group of cities and towns around Wichita.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Park City has grown steadily over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,050 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,814 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,297 | 25.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,333 | 14.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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Who Lives in Park City?
The 2020 United States census counted 8,333 people living in Park City. There were 3,042 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Park City are white or European American. There are also people from other backgrounds, including Black or African-American, Native American, Asian, and people of Hispanic or Latino heritage. Some people identify with two or more races.
In 2020, about 28.5% of the people living in Park City were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 32.8 years. This means it's a relatively young community.
Education in Park City
Students in Park City attend public schools. The city is served by two different school districts:
- Valley Center USD 262
- Wichita USD 259
Notable People from Park City
- Emil Bergquist: He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives. He also served as a mayor of Park City.
See also
In Spanish: Park City (Kansas) para niños
