Plains, Kansas

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Plains, Kansas
City
Location of Plains, Kansas
Coordinates: 37°15′45″N 100°35′30″W / 37.26250°N 100.59167°W / 37.26250; -100.59167Coordinates: 37°15′45″N 100°35′30″W / 37.26250°N 100.59167°W / 37.26250; -100.59167
Country United States
State Kansas
County Meade
Area[1]
 • Total 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Land 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 2,759 ft (841 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,146
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,104
 • Density 1,146.0/sq mi (442.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67869
Area code(s) 620
FIPS code 20-56100[4]
GNIS feature ID 0470587[5]
Website City Website

Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. At the 2010 census, the city population was 1,146.[6] It is notable for the width (155' 5") of its main street.

Geography

Plains is located at 37°15′45″N 100°35′30″W / 37.26250°N 100.59167°W / 37.26250; -100.59167 (37.262633, -100.591681)[7]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990957
—
20001,16321.5%
20101,146−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[2] there were 1,146 people, 385 households and 310 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,146.0 inhabitants per square mile (442.5 /km2). There were 439 housing units at an average density of 439.0 per square mile (169.5 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 8.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.0% of the population.

There were 385 households of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.5% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 30.9 years. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[4] there were 1,163 people, 402 households and 303 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,175.8 per square mile (453.6/km²). There were 453 housing units at an average density of 458.0 per square mile (176.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.12% White, 1.29% Native American, 14.27% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.23% of the population.

There were 402 households of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.41.

34.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median household income was $39,688 and the median family income was $44,167. Males had a median income of $31,354 compared with $21,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,047. About 11.4% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 July 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  6. ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2011. 
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Plains, Kansas.
City
Schools
Historical
Maps
Municipalities and communities of Meade County, Kansas, United States
Cities
Topeka (capital)
Topics
Society
Regions
Largest cities
Counties
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.