Kinsley, Kansas

Kinsley, Kansas
City and County seat
Water tower (2008)
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°55′21″N99°24′41″W / 37.92250°N 99.41139°W / 37.92250; -99.41139 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Edwards
Founded	1870s
Platted	1873
Incorporated	1878
Named for	E.W. Kinsley
Area [2]
• Total	1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2)
• Land	1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,169 ft (661 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,456
• Density	1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67547
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-37075
GNIS ID	485603 [1]
Website	kinsleyks.com

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. ^[3] 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." ^[4] 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. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April 1873. The post office was renamed Kinsley in January, 1874. ^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km²), all of it land. ^[10]

Kinsley is approximately 35 miles (56 km) 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. ^[11]

Climate data for Kinsley, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1949–2009
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	80 (27)	88 (31)	92 (33)	99 (37)	103 (39)	110 (43)	111 (44)	110 (43)	106 (41)	98 (37)	90 (32)	85 (29)	111 (44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	45.9 (7.7)	49.2 (9.6)	59.5 (15.3)	68.4 (20.2)	77.6 (25.3)	88.2 (31.2)	92.7 (33.7)	91.3 (32.9)	83.3 (28.5)	71.9 (22.2)	58.3 (14.6)	47.1 (8.4)	69.4 (20.8)
Daily mean °F (°C)	32.1 (0.1)	35.4 (1.9)	44.9 (7.2)	53.9 (12.2)	64.0 (17.8)	74.5 (23.6)	79.2 (26.2)	77.9 (25.5)	69.5 (20.8)	56.8 (13.8)	43.8 (6.6)	33.6 (0.9)	55.5 (13.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	18.3 (−7.6)	21.6 (−5.8)	30.3 (−0.9)	39.4 (4.1)	50.3 (10.2)	60.8 (16.0)	65.7 (18.7)	64.4 (18.0)	55.7 (13.2)	41.7 (5.4)	29.3 (−1.5)	20.2 (−6.6)	41.5 (5.3)
Record low °F (°C)	−15 (−26)	−18 (−28)	−7 (−22)	12 (−11)	28 (−2)	40 (4)	46 (8)	42 (6)	21 (−6)	14 (−10)	−4 (−20)	−19 (−28)	−19 (−28)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.62 (16)	0.75 (19)	1.78 (45)	2.51 (64)	3.75 (95)	3.57 (91)	3.85 (98)	3.53 (90)	2.13 (54)	2.34 (59)	0.97 (25)	0.95 (24)	26.75 (680)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	4.7 (12)	2.9 (7.4)	3.1 (7.9)	0.6 (1.5)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.5 (1.3)	3.3 (8.4)	15.1 (38.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	2.3	3.0	4.1	6.2	6.3	7.3	7.0	6.0	4.8	4.6	3.0	3.2	57.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	1.5	1.2	0.9	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.3	1.2	5.5
Source 1: NOAA [12]
Source 2: XMACIS2 [13]

Area attractions

• Edwards County Historical Sod House and Museum

https://www.edwardscountymuseum.com/

• Carnival Heritage Center & Museum, 200 E 6th. ^{[14] [15]}
• Half Way Sign. The sign says the distances to San Francisco and New York City are identical at 1,561 miles (2,512 km). ^[16]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	457		—
1890	771		68.7%
1900	780		1.2%
1910	1,547		98.3%
1920	1,986		28.4%
1930	2,270		14.3%
1940	2,178		−4.1%
1950	2,479		13.8%
1960	2,263		−8.7%
1970	2,212		−2.3%
1980	2,074		−6.2%
1990	1,875		−9.6%
2000	1,658		−11.6%
2010	1,457		−12.1%
2020	1,456		−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,456 people, 660 households, and 378 families in Kinsley. ^{[17] [18]} 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). ^{[18] [19]} 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. ^[20] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 19.09% (278) of the population. ^[21]

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. ^[18] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.7. ^[22] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.5% of the population. ^[23]

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. ^[18] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.8 males. ^[18]

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). ^[24] 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). ^[25] 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. ^{[26] [27]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[28] of 2010, there were 1,457 people, 654 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,129.5 inhabitants per square mile (436.1/km²). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 630.2 per square mile (243.3/km²). 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.

2000 census

As of the census ^[29] of 2000, there were 1,658 people, 757 households, and 433 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,278.5 inhabitants per square mile (493.6/km²). There were 894 housing units at an average density of 689.4 per square mile (266.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.63% White, 0.48% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 3.32% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.48% of the population.

There were 757 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,791, and the median income for a family was $37,961. Males had a median income of $28,063 versus $19,079 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,219. About 6.6% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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

Transportation

U.S. Route 50 passes through Kinsley.

Notable people

• Madge Blake, (1899–1969), actress ( Batman )
• Kyle Burkhart, former NFL/CFL offensive lineman
• Freedy Johnston, singer/songwriter
• Peter Mehringer, men's freestyle wrestling gold medal at 1932 Summer Olympics.
• Earl Winfield Spencer Jr., first commanding officer of Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, and first husband of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor

See also

• Kansas portal

• Santa Fe Trail

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kinsley, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Kinsley, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
4. Mechem, Kirke; Malin, James Claude (1931–1977). The Kansas historical quarterly. [Topeka, Kansas State Historical Society]. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
5. "The New England colony which located at Petersburg, Kansas, under the presidency of the late Dr. E. S. Willard, of Boston, has beeu renamed after Edward W. Kinsley, also of Boston". The Daily Commonwealth. September 12, 1873. p. 1. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
6. ""The town on the A. T. & S. F. railway, heretofore known as Petersburg, is now called Kinsley, a Boston man having agreed to erect a church there if the town was called by his name..."". The Daily Commonwealth. November 18, 1873. p. 4. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  183.
8. "Profile for Kinsley, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
9. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
11. Climate Summary for Kinsley, Kansas
12. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Kinsley 2E, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
13. "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
14. Carnival Museum 1
15. Carnival Museum 2 ^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
16. Brackman, Barbara (1997). Kansas Trivia. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 12. ISBN   9781418553814.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
20. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
23. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
24. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
25. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
26. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
27. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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29. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Edwards County, Kansas

See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail

External links

• City of Kinsley
• Kinsley - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 347, local school district
• Santa Fe Trail Research Site
• Kinsley city map, EdwardsCounty.org
• Kinsley city map, KDOT