Tonganoxie, Kansas facts for kids
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Tonganoxie, Kansas
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Downtown Tonganoxie (2024)
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Location within Leavenworth County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Platted | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.09 sq mi (10.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.05 sq mi (10.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,573 |
| • Density | 1,362.6/sq mi (525.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66086
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| Area code | 913 |
| GNIS ID | 2397035 |
Tonganoxie (pronounced tong-guh-NOX-ee) is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 5,573 people lived in Tonganoxie.
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History of Tonganoxie
Tonganoxie was first planned out in 1866. This process is called "platting," which means creating a map of a town's streets and land lots.
The city got its name from a local Native American Chief. He was from the Delaware Tribe. His name meant "shorty" in the Delaware language. Tonganoxie officially became a city in 1871.
Geography and Climate
Tonganoxie is located in Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.67 square miles (9.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Tonganoxie's Climate
The weather in Tonganoxie has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually cold. The area has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a good amount of rain all year.
People of Tonganoxie
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 426 | — | |
| 1890 | 673 | 58.0% | |
| 1900 | 848 | 26.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,018 | 20.0% | |
| 1920 | 971 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,109 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,114 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,140 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,354 | 18.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,717 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,864 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,347 | 25.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,728 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,996 | 83.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,573 | 11.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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2020 Population Facts
The 2020 United States census counted 5,573 people in Tonganoxie. There were 1,939 households and 1,233 families. About 87% of the people were white. Other groups included Black or African-American, Native American, and Asian people. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.6%) had children under 18 living there. About 45.8% were married couples. Some households (26.3%) had people living alone. The average household had 2.7 people.
About 30.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 33.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 33.5, and half were older.
2010 Population Facts
In the census of 2010, there were 4,996 people living in Tonganoxie. There were 1,884 households and 1,338 families. Most people (95.2%) were White. About 3.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.1%) had children under 18. About 52.8% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.61 people.
The median age in the city was 32.5 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18.
Education in Tonganoxie
The Tonganoxie USD 464 public school district serves the community. It has a high school, a middle school, and an elementary school.
- The high school teams are called the Chieftains.
- Middle school teams are known as the Warriors.
- The elementary school's mascot is the Braves.
Economy and Businesses
Peruvian Connection, a company that sells clothing, has its main office in Tonganoxie.
In 2017, a company called Tyson Foods had plans to build a large chicken processing plant in Tonganoxie. However, local residents had concerns, and the company decided not to build it there.
Notable People from Tonganoxie
- Danni Boatwright – a person known from reality TV shows.
- James Fair – a chemical engineer and professor.
- Jim Karleskint – served in the Kansas House of Representatives.
- Doug McEnulty – a football player in the NFL.
- Terry Ramsaye – a film historian and author.
- Roy Zimmerman – a football player in the NFL from 1940 to 1948.
See also
In Spanish: Tonganoxie para niños
