Park City, Kansas

This article is about the city in south-central Kansas. For the city in northwest Kansas, see Park, Kansas.

Park City, Kansas
City
Flag
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°47′57″N97°19′20″W / 37.79917°N 97.32222°W / 37.79917; -97.32222 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Sedgwick
Founded	1953
Incorporated	1980
Government
•  Mayor	John Lehnherr
Area [2]
• Total	9.82 sq mi (25.43 km2)
• Land	9.80 sq mi (25.37 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,365 ft (416 m)
Population  (2020) [3] [4]
• Total	8,333
• Density	850/sq mi (330/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes	67147, 67204, 67219
Area code	316
FIPS code	20-54450 [1]
GNIS ID	473849 [1]
Website	parkcityks.com

Park City is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States ^[1] and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,333. ^{[3] [4]}

History

The first Park City was founded in 1870. Located 14 miles (23 km) to the northwest of Wichita, it was at first a formidable rival, but it risked all on the county seat and lost. When the railroad bypassed it and came to Wichita, the town died, and its houses were moved to Wichita, Newton, and Hutchinson. ^[5]

The current Park City began as the Park City Improvement District in 1953. The District grew from a quarter section of farmland purchased by developers into a 3,321-acre (13.44 km²) community. ^[6] After the approval of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners, Park City became a third class city on November 26, 1980. The new city held a special election on February 17, 1981, in which Raymond J. Reiss was elected mayor along with five council members to form the first governing body. ^[7]

The first and only newspaper Park City has had was The Park City Newsdropper. It ran for a year in 1980 and its publisher was Jerrie Molina, the city's first City Clerk.

Hartman Arena, a privately constructed and owned arena from local developer Wink Hartman, opened in March 2009 and serves as the home of the Wichita Wings indoor soccer and Wichita Regulators Arena Football League team. ^[8]

In 2021, Amazon built a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center at 71st St. North and N. Broadway. ^[9]

Geography

Park City is located at 37°47′57″N97°19′20″W / 37.79917°N 97.32222°W / 37.79917; -97.32222 (37.799119, -97.322110). ^[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.51 square miles (24.63 km²), of which, 9.49 square miles (24.58 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water. ^[11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1990	5,050		—
2000	5,814		15.1%
2010	7,297		25.5%
2020	8,333		14.2%
U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 [4]

Park City is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 8,333 people, 3,042 households, and 2,268 families in Park City. ^{[12] [13]} The population density was 843.2 per square mile (325.5/km²). There were 3,233 housing units at an average density of 327.1 per square mile (126.3/km²). ^{[13] [14]} The racial makeup was 78.36% (6,530) white or European American (75.32% non-Hispanic white), 4.91% (409) black or African-American, 1.27% (106) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.48% (123) Asian, 0.05% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.62% (302) from other races, and 10.31% (859) from two or more races. ^[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.73% (894) of the population. ^[16]

Of the 3,042 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 21.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.5% of households consisted of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[13] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.8% of the population. ^[18]

28.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. ^[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.8 males. ^[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $67,286 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,618) and the median family income was $73,199 (+/- $12,731). ^[19] Males had a median income of $48,917 (+/- $7,233) versus $37,464 (+/- $10,516) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,518 (+/- $3,398). ^[20] Approximately, 0.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[21] [22]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[23] of 2010, there were 7,297 people, 2,659 households, and 2,039 families living in the city. ^[24] The population density was 768.9 inhabitants per square mile (296.9/km²). There were 2,875 housing units at an average density of 303.0 per square mile (117.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 4.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population.

There were 2,659 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[25] of 2000, there were 5,814 people, 2,046 households, and 1,618 families living in the city. The population density was 1,029.4 inhabitants per square mile (397.5/km²). There were 2,200 housing units at an average density of 389.5 per square mile (150.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.09% White, 2.36% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 3.25% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.59% of the population.

There were 2,046 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,794, and the median income for a family was $46,225. Males had a median income of $35,931 versus $22,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,539. About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city is served by Valley Center USD 262 and Wichita USD 259 public school districts.

Notable people

• Emil Bergquist, member of the Kansas House of Representatives and former mayor of Park City
• Dennis Rader, serial killer known as BTK killer (or the BTK strangler) ^[26]

References

1. "Park City, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Park City, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
4. "QuickFacts; Park City, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
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8. Park City arena to become a reality
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10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
23. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
24. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
25. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
26. Google cache of http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17507948/, no longer accessible ^{[ permanent dead link ]}

Further reading

See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas

External links

• City of Park City
• Park City - Directory of Public Officials
• Park City map, KDOT