Garden Plain, Kansas
| Garden Plain, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°39′38″N 97°40′55″W / 37.66056°N 97.68194°WCoordinates: 37°39′38″N 97°40′55″W / 37.66056°N 97.68194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 849 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 862 |
| • Density | 1,415.0/sq mi (546.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67050 |
| Area code(s) | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-25375[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0473990[5] |
| Website | www.GardenPlain.com |
Garden Plain is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 773.[6]
History
Garden Plain was founded in 1884, during the building of the Wichita and Western Railroad from Wichita to Kingman.[citation needed]
Geography
Garden Plain is located at 37°39′38″N 97°40′55″W / 37.66056°N 97.68194°W (37.660451, -97.681811)[7]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 731 | ||
| 2000 | 797 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 773 | −3.0% | |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 849 people, 308 households, and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,415.0 inhabitants per square mile (546.3 /km2). There were 320 housing units at an average density of 533.3 per square mile (205.9 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 308 households of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.40.
The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 797 people, 286 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,474.8 people per square mile (569.9/km²). There were 292 housing units at an average density of 540.3 per square mile (208.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.37% White, 0.38% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 286 households out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $48,068, and the median income for a family was $56,375. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $25,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,946. About 2.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
U.S. Routes 54 / 400 is located a few blocks north of the city running east/west.
The K&O Railroad line connects to the city from the west. The line east of the city is abandoned.
Notable people
- James Bausch, Decathlon gold medal at 1932 Summer Olympics.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
Further reading
- County
- History of Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas : Past and present, including an account of the cities, towns, and villages of the county; 2 Volumes; O.H. Bentley; C.F. Cooper & Co; 454 / 479 pages; 1910. (Volume1 - Download 20MB PDF eBook),(Volume2 - Download 31MB PDF eBook)
External links
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- City
- Schools
- USD 267, local school district
- Maps
- Garden Plain City Map, KDOT
- Sedgwick County Map, KDOT
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