Kinsley, Kansas

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Kinsley is a city in and the county seat of Edwards County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,456.[2] It is located along Highway 50.

History

The community was originally called Petersburg, and under the latter name laid out in 1873. It was later renamed Peter's City. The majority of the community's first residents were from New England, especially Massachusetts, and were originally drawn by the New England Homestead and Colonization Bureau, and it was called the "New England colony" or "Massachusetts colony."[3] In 1873, the settlement was renamed Kinsley after the Boston capitalist Edward Wilkinson Kinsley, who agreed to build a church if the community was named after him.[4][5][6][7]

The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April 1873. The post office was renamed Kinsley in January 1874.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[9]

Kinsley is approximately Script error: No such module "convert". east of Dodge City.

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, Kinsley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

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Area attractions

  • Edwards County Historical Sod House and Museum

https://www.edwardscountymuseum.com/

  • Carnival Heritage Center & Museum, 200 E 6th.[11][12]
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Demographics

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U.S. Decennial Census

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2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,456 people, 660 households, and 378 families in Kinsley.[14][15] The population density was 1,123.5 per square mile (433.8/km2). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile (242.2/km2).[15][16] The racial makeup was 83.38% (1,214) white or European American (75.96% non-Hispanic white), 0.76% (11) black or African-American, 0.41% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.07% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.98% (87) from other races, and 9.41% (137) from two or more races.[17] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 19.09% (278) of the population.[18]

Of the 660 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 29.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.7.[19] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.5% of the population.[20]

22.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males.[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.8 males.[15]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $49,158 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,023) and the median family income was $54,656 (+/- $12,421).[21] Males had a median income of $34,861 (+/- $8,195) versus $31,750 (+/- $9,882) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,047 (+/- $3,912).[22] Approximately, 9.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those ages 65 or over.[23][24]

2010 census

As of the census[25] of 2010, there were 1,457 people, 654 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 813 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.7% of the population.

There were 654 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

Education

The community is served by Kinsley–Offerle USD 347 public school district.

Transportation

U.S. Route 50 passes through Kinsley.

Notable people

See also

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References

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Further reading

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External links

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