Sylvia, Kansas facts for kids
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Sylvia, Kansas
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 741/sq mi (286.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67581
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-69800 |
| GNIS ID | 2396021 |
Sylvia is a small city located in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 215 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
History
Sylvia started out with a different name! It was first called Zenith when it was founded in 1874. Later, in 1886, its name was changed to Sylvia. Some people think it was named after the wife or daughter of someone who worked for the railroad.
Did you know Sylvia has a famous sports story? In 1927, the local high school football team played a game against a team from Haven. The final score was 256 to 0, which set some state records for high school football!
Geography
Sylvia is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 205 | — | |
| 1900 | 220 | 7.3% | |
| 1910 | 634 | 188.2% | |
| 1920 | 542 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 540 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 477 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 496 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 402 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 390 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 353 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 308 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 297 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 218 | −26.6% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −1.4% | |
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What the Numbers Mean
In 2010, there were 218 people living in Sylvia. These people lived in 97 different homes, and 58 of those were families. The city had about 751 people per square mile.
Most people in Sylvia were White (95.4%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Sylvia was 45.7 years old. About 25% of the people were under 18. About 23% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%).
Education
Students in Sylvia attend schools that are part of the Fairfield USD 310 public school district.
The Sylvia High School Mustangs had a great achievement in sports! In 1960, their boys' track and field team won the Class B championship for the state of Kansas. This was organized by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Famous People
- Alva Duer: He was a famous basketball coach. He is so well-known that he is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame!
See also
In Spanish: Sylvia (Kansas) para niños
