Wetmore, Kansas facts for kids
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Wetmore, Kansas
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Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Named for | W.T. Wetmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 348 |
| • Density | 892/sq mi (348.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66550
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-77550 |
| GNIS ID | 2397289 |
Wetmore is a small city located in Nemaha County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 348 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Wetmore
Wetmore was started in 1866 by a railroad company. It was named after W.T. Wetmore. He was an important person for the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. The city officially became a town in 1882. This means it got its own local government.
Geography of Wetmore
Wetmore is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.39 square miles (1.00 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 340 | — | |
| 1890 | 522 | 53.5% | |
| 1900 | 434 | −16.9% | |
| 1910 | 483 | 11.3% | |
| 1920 | 500 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 452 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 425 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 397 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 390 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 392 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 376 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 284 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 362 | 27.5% | |
| 2010 | 368 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 348 | −5.4% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 368 people living in Wetmore. These people lived in 140 different homes. About 89 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Wetmore are White (96.7%). A small number are Native American (1.9%) or African American (0.3%). Some people are also from two or more racial backgrounds (1.1%). About 1.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Families
In 2010, about 31% of the people in Wetmore were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers live there. The average age of people in the city was 31.5 years.
About 47.1% of the homes had married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. About 30.7% of all homes had people living alone.
Education
Students in Wetmore go to schools in the Prairie Hills USD 113 public school district. This district was created in 2010. It joined two older school districts together.
Famous People from Wetmore
Some well-known people have come from Wetmore:
- Lee E. Geyer was a congressman for California.
- Zip Zabel was a professional baseball player. He played as a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
See also
In Spanish: Wetmore (Kansas) para niños
