Sedgwick, Kansas facts for kids
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Sedgwick, Kansas
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Sedgwick Water Tower (2015)
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Location within Harvey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey, Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Named for | John Sedgwick |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,603 |
| • Density | 983/sq mi (379.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67135
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-63800 |
| GNIS ID | 2396570 |
Sedgwick is a small city located in the state of Kansas, USA. It's special because it sits across two different counties: Harvey County and Sedgwick County. In 2020, about 1,603 people lived there.
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A Look at Sedgwick's History
Sedgwick has an interesting past, just like many places in Kansas.
Early Days and Native Americans
For thousands of years, the land that is now Kansas was home to many Native American tribes. They lived off the land and built communities long before European settlers arrived.
How Kansas Became a State
In 1803, the United States bought a huge area of land, including most of modern Kansas, in what was called the Louisiana Purchase. Later, in 1854, the Kansas Territory was set up. Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state in 1861.
When Was Sedgwick Founded?
The city of Sedgwick was first planned out in 1870. It was named after John Sedgwick, who was a very important general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Just two years later, in 1872, Sedgwick officially became a city.
Sedgwick's Location and Climate
Understanding where Sedgwick is and what its weather is like helps us learn more about the city.
Where is Sedgwick Located?
Sedgwick covers an area of about 1.41 square miles (3.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
What is Sedgwick's Climate Like?
Sedgwick has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means that the summers are usually hot and humid, while the winters are generally mild to cool. It's a climate that experiences all four seasons.
Who Lives in Sedgwick?
The people who live in Sedgwick make up its community. Here's a look at the population over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 415 | — | |
| 1890 | 652 | 57.1% | |
| 1900 | 622 | −4.6% | |
| 1910 | 626 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 731 | 16.8% | |
| 1930 | 832 | 13.8% | |
| 1940 | 738 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 732 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,095 | 49.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,083 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,471 | 35.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,438 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,537 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,695 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,603 | −5.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details from 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,695 people living in Sedgwick. These people lived in 611 households, and 440 of those were families. The city had about 1,202 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Sedgwick were White (95.8%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds, and about 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sedgwick was 37 years old. About 29.6% of the residents were under 18, and 14.9% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.0%) and females (52.0%).
Education in Sedgwick
The local public school district, Sedgwick USD 439, serves the community. This district provides education for students living in Sedgwick.
Famous People from Sedgwick
Some notable people have connections to Sedgwick:
- Bryce Douvier (born 1991), a professional basketball player.
- Allen Kanavel (1874–1938), a famous surgeon and professor. He helped start the Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University School of Medicine.
- Harold Manning (1909–2003), a long-distance runner who competed for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- Brian Moorman (born 1976), a punter who played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills.
See also
In Spanish: Sedgwick (Kansas) para niños
