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Wilmore, Kansas
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot (1900)
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Location within Comanche County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Comanche |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Named for | Thomas Wilmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 206/sq mi (80.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67155
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| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-79550 |
| GNIS ID | 2397330 |
Wilmore is a city in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 37.
History
Wilmore was founded in about 1887. It was named for Thomas Wilmore, the first merchant in town.
The first post office in Wilmore was established on June 7, 1887.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wilmore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 265 | — | |
| 1940 | 212 | −20.0% | |
| 1950 | 172 | −18.9% | |
| 1960 | 99 | −42.4% | |
| 1970 | 96 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 97 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 78 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −26.9% | |
| 2010 | 53 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 37 | −30.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 53 people, 27 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.0 inhabitants per square mile (102.3/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 170.0 per square mile (65.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 27 households, of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.21.
The median age in the city was 54.4 years. 11.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 15.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 7.6% were from 25 to 44; 51% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.
Education
The community is served by Comanche County USD 300 public school district.
Wilmore High School was closed through school unification. The Wilmore High School mascot was Tigers.
See also
In Spanish: Wilmore (Kansas) para niños
