Wilmore, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small city located in Comanche County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 37 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Wilmore's History
Wilmore started as a town around 1887. It got its name from Thomas Wilmore, who was the first merchant, or shop owner, in the area. The town's first post office opened on June 7, 1887.
Wilmore's Location and Climate
Wilmore is located in Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers) of land.
What is Wilmore's Climate Like?
The weather in Wilmore has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Wilmore?
| 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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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 53 people lived in Wilmore. These people lived in 27 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 19 families.
The city had about 265 people per square mile (102 people per square kilometer). All the people living in Wilmore at that time were White.
Most households (66.7%) were married couples living together. About 11.1% of households had children under 18. The average household had 1.96 people, and the average family had 2.21 people.
The average age of people in Wilmore was 54.4 years old. About 11.3% of residents were under 18. Most people (51%) were between 45 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males (54.7%) than females (45.3%).
Education in Wilmore
The public schools in Wilmore are part of the Comanche County USD 300 school district.
Wilmore used to have its own high school, called Wilmore High School. Its mascot was the Tigers. However, this high school closed when schools in the area were combined.
See Also
In Spanish: Wilmore (Kansas) para niños
