Spivey, Kansas facts for kids
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Spivey, Kansas
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Location within Kingman County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Col. E.M. Spivey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 117.3/sq mi (45.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67142
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-67250 |
| GNIS ID | 2395929 |
Spivey is a small city located in Kingman County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, only 61 people lived in the city.
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History of Spivey
Spivey was named after Colonel E.M. Spivey. He was a member of the group that helped start the town. Spivey has had its own post office since 1886. The city was officially formed in 1887.
Where is Spivey Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Spivey?
The population of Spivey has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 205 | — | |
| 1900 | 134 | −34.6% | |
| 1910 | 252 | 88.1% | |
| 1920 | 226 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 219 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 181 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 109 | −39.8% | |
| 1960 | 98 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 78 | −20.4% | |
| 1980 | 83 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 88 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 80 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 78 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 61 | −21.8% | |
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Spivey's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 78 people living in Spivey. These people made up 37 households, with 25 of them being families. The city had about 150 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Spivey were White (96.2%). A small number (3.8%) were Native American. About 12.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Spivey was 51.5 years old. About 17.9% of residents were under 18. About 28.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female.
Schools in Spivey
Students in Spivey attend public schools managed by the Kingman–Norwich USD 331 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Spivey para niños
