Smolan, Kansas facts for kids
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Smolan, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Founded | 1800s |
| Incorporated | 1962 |
| Named for | Småland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 162 |
| • Density | 1,470/sq mi (559/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67479
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-66100 |
| GNIS ID | 476947 |
Smolan is a small city located in Saline County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 162 people.
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History of Smolan
Smolan got its name from a place in Sweden called Småland. Many of the first people who settled here came from that Swedish province.
A post office was opened in Smolan in 1887. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office closed down in 1997.
Geography and Location
Smolan is located at 38°44′17″N 97°41′2″W / 38.73806°N 97.68389°W. This means it is in the northern part of the world, and west of the main longitude line.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 175 | — | |
| 1980 | 169 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 195 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 218 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 162 | −24.7% | |
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Smolan is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is a smaller city near a larger city, and they are connected by their economy.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 215 people living in Smolan. These people lived in 80 different homes. About 59 of these homes were families.
The city had a population density of about 1,654 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Smolan were White (91.2%). A small number were Asian (3.7%) or from other backgrounds. About 4.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (36.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (62.5%) were married couples. The average home had 2.69 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
The average age of people in Smolan was 39.8 years old. About 27.4% of residents were under 18. About 8.8% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Smolan
The local public schools are part of the Smoky Valley USD 400 school district. Students in this district are known as the Smoky Valley Vikings.
There used to be a Smolan High School. Its mascot was the Smolan Swedes. However, this school closed when school districts were combined.
Famous People from Smolan
- John W. Carlin - He was the governor of Kansas from 1979 to 1987. A governor is the leader of a state government.
- Jeremy Petty - He is a racing car driver.
See also
- In Spanish: Smolan (Kansas) para niños
