Protection, Kansas facts for kids
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Protection, Kansas
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Wheat wagons on Broadway Avenue (1913)
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Location within Comanche County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Comanche |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Named for | protective tariff |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 498 |
| • Density | 535/sq mi (207.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67127
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| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-57850 |
| GNIS ID | 2396289 |
Protection is a small city located in Comanche County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 498 people lived there.
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History of Protection
Protection was started in 1884. The city got its name because of strong support for a "protective tariff" during the 1884 presidential election. A protective tariff is a tax on goods brought into a country, designed to protect local businesses from foreign competition. The first post office in Protection opened on August 27, 1884.
Protection became famous across the country and even internationally in 1957. This happened when the National Polio Foundation chose it as the main place to give out free Salk vaccine shots for polio. Because of this, everyone in Protection was protected from polio.
Geography of Protection
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.95 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 390 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,109 | 184.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,072 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 846 | −21.1% | |
| 1950 | 814 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 750 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 673 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 684 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 625 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 558 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 514 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 498 | −3.1% | |
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2020 Population Details
The 2020 United States census counted 498 people living in Protection. There were 205 households and 131 families. Most of the people (about 92%) were white. About 8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 27% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 46.7 years.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 514 people living in the city. There were 215 households. Most people (about 95%) were white. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 46.6 years. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old. About 28% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Protection
The public schools in Protection are part of the Comanche County USD 300 school district. South Central Elementary and South Central Middle School are located in Protection. The old Protection High School building is also on campus. However, South Central High School is in Coldwater. The mascot for South Central High School is the Timberwolves.
Before the schools joined together, the Protection Panthers football team won state championships in 1978 and 1983.
Famous People from Protection
- Stan Herd, a unique artist who creates art using crops in fields.
- Nathan Leeper, an Olympic high jumper.
See also
In Spanish: Protection (Kansas) para niños
