Stafford, Kansas facts for kids
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Stafford, Kansas
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Stafford County Museum (2017)
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Location within Stafford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stafford |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Captain Lewis Stafford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 959 |
| • Density | 1,042/sq mi (404.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67578
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-67775 |
| GNIS ID | 2395948 |
Stafford is a city located in Stafford County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 959 people lived there. You can find Stafford along Highway 50.
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History of Stafford City
Stafford was started in 1878. The city, like Stafford County, was named after Lewis Stafford. He was a soldier who died in the Civil War.
In 1882, a strong tornado hit Stafford and destroyed it. But the people worked hard and rebuilt the city within one year. Stafford officially became a city in 1885.
The old railroad depot was built in 1911 for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway. It was almost torn down in 2016. However, people from the Stafford community signed a petition at the last minute to save it.
Geography of Stafford
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.92 square miles (2.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Stafford is located about 92 miles (148 kilometers) northwest of Wichita. It is found along U.S. Route 50.
Population and People in Stafford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 640 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,068 | 66.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,927 | 80.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,752 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,614 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,011 | 24.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,005 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,862 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,414 | −24.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,425 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,344 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,161 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,042 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 959 | −8.0% | |
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Stafford's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census showed that 1,042 people lived in Stafford. There were 487 households and 262 families. The city had about 1,132 people per square mile (437 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Stafford were White (94.3%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.04 people, and the average family had 2.76 people.
The average age in Stafford was 48.2 years old. About 21.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 26.8% of residents were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (53.2%) than males (46.8%).
Education in Stafford
The public schools in Stafford are part of the Stafford USD 349 school district. All students in Stafford go to school in the same building. The state rates the district as 1A. This means their sports teams, like football, play in the "eight-man" division.
Famous People from Stafford
- Neva Egan: An American educator and former First Lady of Alaska. She served from 1959–1966 and again from 1970–1974.
- Brett Fairchild: A person who is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives.
- Tony Fields: A dancer and actor. He was well-known as a dancer on the TV show Solid Gold (1979–1984). He also acted in movies like A Chorus Line.
- Norma Wendelburg (1918–2016): A composer, pianist, and university professor.
Gallery
- Historic Images of Stafford, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
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Stafford Reformed Presbyterian Church after its construction in 1913.
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Sarah L. Henderson House (NRHP), 2009.
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Joseph L. Spickard House, (NRHP), 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Stafford (Kansas) para niños
