Haysville, Kansas
| Haysville, Kansas | |
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| Motto: Good things are happening in Haysville, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°33′50″N 97°21′11″W / 37.56389°N 97.35306°WCoordinates: 37°33′50″N 97°21′11″W / 37.56389°N 97.35306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor | Ken Hampton[1] |
| • City Clerk | Beverly Rodgers[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2) |
| • Land | 4.61 sq mi (11.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 10,826 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 10,951 |
| • Density | 2,348.4/sq mi (906.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67060 |
| Area code(s) | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-31125[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0481653[6] |
| Website | www.Haysville-KS.com |
Haysville is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,826.[7]
History
W.W. Hays came to this area in the early 1870s. In 1891, he platted land that he owned so a town could be built.[8]
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company built a branch line north-south from Herington through Haysville to Caldwell.[9] It was renamed in 1891 to Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway which shut down in 1980, renamed in 1980 to Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 to Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 to the current Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".
Geography
Haysville is located at 37°33′50″N 97°21′11″W / 37.56389°N 97.35306°W (37.563787, -97.353044)[10]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.62 square miles (11.97 km2), of which, 4.61 square miles (11.94 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]
Area Events
- Haysville Fall Festival. The annual three-day event takes place in and around Riggs Park. The Fall Festival celebrates its 28th year on October 19–21 in 2012.[11]
- Village Christmas. Each year in the beginning of December. Celebrated in the Historic District of Haysville. Hot cocoa, carriage rides, choir performances, Santa, and more.[12]
- Community Expo is held in April at the Haysville Community Library or Haysville Activity Center (HAC).[12]
- Springnanigans is a festival for kids held in May in the Haysville Historic District.[12]
- 4 July Celebration is celebrated in Riggs Park. Fireworks show in the evening.[12]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,364 | ||
| 2000 | 8,502 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,826 | 27.3% | |
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 10,826 people, 3,857 households, and 2,932 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,348.4 inhabitants per square mile (906.7 /km2). There were 4,087 housing units at an average density of 886.6 per square mile (342.3 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.
There were 3,857 households of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.20.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 8,502 people, 3,021 households, and 2,350 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,422.8 people per square mile (935.2/km²). There were 3,167 housing units at an average density of 902.5 per square mile (348.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% White, 0.53% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.
There were 3,021 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $50,118. Males had a median income of $37,626 versus $23,681 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,484. About 2.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Economics
Government
The Haysville government consists of a mayor and eight council members. The council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7PM.[1]
- City Hall, 200 W Grand.
Education
The city of Haysville is served by Haysville USD 261.
- Campus High School, located in Wichita, but serves as the High School of Haysville, Kansas USD 261.
- Haysville High School
- Haysville Middle School
- Haysville West Middle School
- Freeman Elementary
- Nelson Elementary
- Oatville Elementary
- Prairie Elementary
- Rex Elementary
- Ruth Clark Elementary
- Tri-City Day School
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Haysville - Directory of Public Officials
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "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.
- ↑ Brief History Of Haysville With Photos
- ↑ Rock Island Rail History
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Haysville Fall Festival
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Haysville Annual Events
External links
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- City
- Schools
- USD 261, local school district
- Events
- Maps
- Haysville City Map, KDOT
- Sedgwick County Map, KDOT
- Haysville School District Boundary Map, USD 261
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