Stockton, Kansas facts for kids
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Stockton, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Rooks County Courthouse (2014)
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Location within Rooks County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rooks |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Named for | Cattle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,480 |
| • Density | 892/sq mi (345.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67669
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-68350 |
| GNIS ID | 2395974 |
Stockton is a city in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. In 2020, about 1,480 people lived in Stockton.
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History of Stockton, Kansas
Early Days: 1800s
Stockton was started in 1872. Many of the first people who settled here were involved in the cattle business. They called their new home "Stocktown," which soon became "Stockton." The city officially became an incorporated city in 1879.
Stockton was built along a natural path in the South Solomon River valley. It was also where a military supply route from Fort Kearney, Nebraska, to Fort Hays, Kansas, crossed the river. This important location helped Stockton grow and survive until the railroad arrived in 1885.
For a period, Stockton had rules that made it difficult for some people, especially African Americans from nearby Nicodemus, to stay in town after sunset.
Stockton in the 1900s
In 1989, a British author named Tony Parker wrote a book called Bird, Kansas. This book featured Stockton. Parker recorded interviews with people living in Stockton to share their stories.
Geography of Stockton
Stockton covers an area of about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Stockton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 411 | — | |
| 1890 | 880 | 114.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,030 | 17.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,317 | 27.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,324 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,291 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,418 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,867 | 31.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,818 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,825 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,507 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,558 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,329 | −14.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,480 | 11.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,329 people living in Stockton. These people lived in 606 households, and 369 of these were families. The city had about 596 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Stockton were White (97.1%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.2%). About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.13 people, and the average family had 2.74 people.
The average age in Stockton was 46.1 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18. Another 21% were 65 years or older. The population was slightly more female (52.8%) than male (47.2%).
Places to Visit
- The Rooks County Historical Society Frank Walker Museum is a great place to learn about the area's past.
Education
Students in Stockton attend schools in the Stockton USD 271 public school district.
Famous People from Stockton
Several notable people have connections to Stockton:
- Dale Dodrill (1926-2019) was a professional football player.
- Roy Fisher (1918-1999) was a well-known editor and reporter.
- Lorenzo Fuller (1919-2011) was a talented singer, musician, and actor.
- Mal Stevens (1900-1979) was a football player, coach, and surgeon.
See also
In Spanish: Stockton (Kansas) para niños
