Towanda, Kansas facts for kids
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Towanda, Kansas
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Location within Butler County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | "big village" |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,447 |
| • Density | 1,573/sq mi (608.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67144
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-71125 |
| GNIS ID | 2397041 |
Towanda is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,447.
History
Towanda was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1905. Towanda is an Osage-language name meaning "big village".
An F4 tornado devastated the town on March 31, 1892, killing at least nine people and injuring 60.
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed a few blocks west of Towanda (immediately west of SW River Valley Rd), running north to south through Butler County. With much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).
Geography
Towanda is located along the Whitewater River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 53 | — | |
| 1890 | 156 | 194.3% | |
| 1910 | 275 | — | |
| 1920 | 718 | 161.1% | |
| 1930 | 424 | −40.9% | |
| 1940 | 374 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 417 | 11.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,031 | 147.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,190 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,332 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,289 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,338 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,450 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,447 | −0.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,450 people, 524 households, and 397 families living in the city. The population density was 1,367.9 inhabitants per square mile (528.1/km2). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 544.3 per square mile (210.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 524 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.15.
The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Circle USD 375 public school district.
Circle High School, located in Towanda, has one of the top graphic arts departments in the state. They are the top computer art school recognized at the Scholastics Art and Writing Awards, since 2005. The Circle High School mascot is the Thunderbirds.
Notable people
- Jordan Phillips, defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals
- Garner E. Shriver, U.S. Representative from Kansas
See also
In Spanish: Towanda (Kansas) para niños
