Seward, Kansas facts for kids
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Seward, Kansas
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Location within Stafford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stafford |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Named for | William Seward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 158/sq mi (61.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67576
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-64100 |
| GNIS ID | 2396579 |
Seward is a small city located in Stafford County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, only 41 people lived there. Seward has a large building for storing grain, a place to eat, and many homes.
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History of Seward
Seward got its name from William H. Seward. He was an important person in American history. A post office opened in Seward in 1878. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office closed down in 1995.
Geography of Seward
Seward is a very small city in terms of land area. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.25 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 127 | — | |
| 1940 | 125 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 130 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 92 | −29.2% | |
| 1970 | 66 | −28.3% | |
| 1980 | 88 | 33.3% | |
| 1990 | 71 | −19.3% | |
| 2000 | 63 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 64 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −35.9% | |
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How Many People Live in Seward?
In 2010, there were 64 people living in Seward. They lived in 31 different homes. The city had about 256 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Seward were White.
Who Lives in Seward?
About 23 out of every 100 people were under 18 years old. About 23 out of every 100 people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Seward was 46 years old. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
Education in Seward
Students in Seward attend public schools. The schools are part of the Macksville USD 351 school district. This district helps make sure children get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Seward (Kansas) para niños
