Turon, Kansas facts for kids
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Turon, Kansas
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 309 |
| • Density | 687/sq mi (268.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67583
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-71800 |
| GNIS ID | 2397069 |
Turon is a small city located in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 309 people lived there.
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History of Turon
Turon was started in 1886. It officially became a city in 1905.
A railroad line was built through Turon in 1887. This line connected cities like Herington and Pratt. It later reached Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Over the years, the railroad company changed names many times. It started as the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway. Later, it became part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad.
Geography and Climate
Turon covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Turon's Climate
The weather in Turon has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 572 | — | |
| 1920 | 631 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 576 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 594 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 632 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 559 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 430 | −23.1% | |
| 1980 | 481 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 393 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 436 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 387 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 309 | −20.2% | |
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Turon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 387 people living in Turon. These people made up 159 households and 98 families. The city had about 841 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Turon were White (84.5%). Some were Native American (4.1%). Others were from other races (7.5%) or a mix of two or more races (3.9%). About 12.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 31.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly half (48.4%) were married couples living together.
- Some households had a female head without a husband (11.3%).
- A small number had a male head without a wife (1.9%).
- About 38.4% were not families.
The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 3.11 people.
Age and Gender in Turon
The average age of people in Turon was 39.6 years old.
- About 26.1% of residents were under 18.
- 10.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 20% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.8% were 65 or older.
In terms of gender, 46.3% of the population was male. The other 53.7% was female.
Education in Turon
The public schools in Turon are part of the Fairfield USD 310 school district. Before this district was formed, the old Turon High School's mascot was the Eagles.
See also
In Spanish: Turon (Kansas) para niños
