Kirwin, Kansas

Kirwin, Kansas
City
Kirwin's city hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places [2] (2014)
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°40′14″N99°07′19″W / 39.67056°N 99.12194°W / 39.67056; -99.12194 [3]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Phillips
Founded	1869
Incorporated	1877
Named for	Col. John Kirwin
Area [4]
• Total	0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2)
• Land	0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,696 ft (517 m)
Population  (2020) [5]
• Total	139
• Density	150/sq mi (59/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67644
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-37275
GNIS ID	2395551 [3]

Kirwin is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. ^[3] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 139. ^[5]

History

Kirwin was founded in 1869. It was named for Col. John Kirwin, who commanded a stockade at the town site. ^{[6] [7]} Kirwin was incorporated as a city in 1880. ^[8]

Kirwin was located on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. ^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km²), of which 0.96 square miles (2.49 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water. ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	807		—
1890	689		−14.6%
1900	586		−14.9%
1910	626		6.8%
1920	553		−11.7%
1930	500		−9.6%
1940	392		−21.6%
1950	374		−4.6%
1960	356		−4.8%
1970	293		−17.7%
1980	249		−15.0%
1990	269		8.0%
2000	229		−14.9%
2010	171		−25.3%
2020	139		−18.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 139 people, 65 households, and 43 families in Kirwin. ^{[11] [12]} The population density was 151.9 per square mile (58.7/km²). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 134.4 per square mile (51.9/km²). ^{[12] [13]} The racial makeup was 84.89% (118) white or European American (84.17% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 2.16% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 12.95% (18) from two or more races. ^[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.44% (2) of the population. ^[15]

Of the 65 households, 32.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.2% were married couples living together; 13.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.6% of households consisted of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[12] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1. ^[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.2% of the population. ^[17]

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. ^[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.1 males. ^[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,468) and the median family income was $53,929 (+/- $4,896). ^[18] Males had a median income of $33,750 (+/- $13,564) versus $11,250 (+/- $9,642) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,344 (+/- $7,289). ^[19] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[20] [21]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2010, there were 171 people, 87 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 178.1 inhabitants per square mile (68.8/km²). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 169.8 per square mile (65.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.6% African American, 4.1% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 87 households, of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.7% were non-families. 43.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[23] of 2000, there were 229 people, 96 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 241.5 inhabitants per square mile (93.2/km²). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 159.2 per square mile (61.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 0.87% African American and 2.18% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 96 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,744. About 6.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.6% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Thunder Ridge USD 110 public school district, where schools are located in Kensington and Agra. ^[24] In 2008 West Smith County USD 238 and Eastern Heights USD 324 combined to form Thunder Ridge USD 110. ^[25] The Thunder Ridge High School mascot is Thunder Ridge Longhorns. ^[26]

Kirwin schools were closed through school unification. The Kirwin High School mascot was Kirwin Wildcats. ^[27]

Parks and Recreation

• Kirwin Reservoir

References

2. "National and State Registers of Historic Places: Phillips". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2014-09-07.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirwin, Kansas
4. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
5. "Profile of Kirwin, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
6. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  261.
7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  176.
8. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  78.
9. Gannett, Henry (1898). A Gazetteer of Kansas. Govt. Print. Off. p. 126.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
23. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
24. "USD 110 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
25. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
26. "USD 110 Thunder Ridge". USD 110. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
27. "Four Lettermen Return to Kirwin", The Salina Journal, 30 November 1953, p.12.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Phillips County, Kansas

External links

• Kirwin - Directory of Public Officials
• Phillips County Kansas
• Kirwin city map, KDOT