Plains, Kansas facts for kids
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Plains, Kansas
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Location within Meade County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Meade |
| Founded | 1800s |
| Platted | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,037 |
| • Density | 1,037/sq mi (400.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67869
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-56100 |
| GNIS ID | 2396219 |
Plains is a small city located in Meade County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,037 people lived there. It's found along U.S. Route 54, a major highway. Plains is famous for its main street, which is the widest in the entire United States! It measures about 155 feet (47 meters) across.
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History of Plains
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Plains was first known as 'West Plains'. The town was officially planned out in January 1885. Later, in 1908, it became an official city.
Geography and Climate
Plains covers about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) of land. There's no water area within the city limits.
Climate in Plains
Plains has a 'semi-arid' climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a complete desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
People of Plains
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 62 | — | |
| 1910 | 333 | — | |
| 1920 | 361 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 383 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 619 | 61.6% | |
| 1950 | 718 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 780 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 857 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,044 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 957 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,163 | 21.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,146 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,037 | −9.5% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 1,037 people living in Plains. There were 367 households and 268 families. Most residents were white, and a large part of the population (about 43%) was of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 32% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Plains was about 31.8 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,146 people living in Plains. The city had 385 households. About 36% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 30.9 years. About 34% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Plains
Students in Plains attend schools in the Southwestern Heights USD 483 public school district. The high school, Southwestern Heights, is located between Kismet and Plains. It's also along U.S. Route 54. The school's mascot is the Southwestern Heights Mustangs.
See also
In Spanish: Plains (Kansas) para niños
