Sedan, Kansas

Sedan, Kansas
City and County seat
Downtown Sedan (2013)
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°07′42″N96°11′05″W / 37.12833°N 96.18472°W / 37.12833; -96.18472 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Chautauqua
Founded	1871
Incorporated	1876
Named for	Battle of Sedan
Area [2]
• Total	0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
• Land	0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	863 ft (263 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,000
• Density	1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67361
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-63750
GNIS ID	2396569 [1]
Website	cityofsedan.com

Sedan is the county seat of and the largest city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,000. ^[3]

History

Sedan was founded in 1871. ^[4] The city was named in commemoration of the 1870 Battle of Sedan. ^{[5] [6]} In 1875, it was chosen as the county seat. ^[7] Sedan was incorporated as a city in 1876. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.10 km²), all of it land. ^[9]

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

Climate data for Sedan, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	80 (27)	89 (32)	95 (35)	99 (37)	100 (38)	108 (42)	118 (48)	116 (47)	113 (45)	101 (38)	88 (31)	81 (27)	118 (48)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	69.4 (20.8)	74.2 (23.4)	80.5 (26.9)	86.5 (30.3)	89.8 (32.1)	94.3 (34.6)	100.4 (38.0)	101.3 (38.5)	96.7 (35.9)	87.6 (30.9)	78.4 (25.8)	69.5 (20.8)	102.8 (39.3)
Average high °F (°C)	45.5 (7.5)	50.5 (10.3)	60.1 (15.6)	69.5 (20.8)	77.2 (25.1)	85.7 (29.8)	91.5 (33.1)	91.3 (32.9)	83.1 (28.4)	72.0 (22.2)	59.3 (15.2)	48.1 (8.9)	69.5 (20.8)
Daily mean °F (°C)	33.6 (0.9)	37.8 (3.2)	47.2 (8.4)	56.7 (13.7)	65.9 (18.8)	75.0 (23.9)	80.1 (26.7)	79.1 (26.2)	70.6 (21.4)	58.9 (14.9)	46.7 (8.2)	36.6 (2.6)	57.4 (14.1)
Average low °F (°C)	21.6 (−5.8)	25.1 (−3.8)	34.4 (1.3)	44.0 (6.7)	54.5 (12.5)	64.2 (17.9)	68.8 (20.4)	66.8 (19.3)	58.1 (14.5)	45.8 (7.7)	34.1 (1.2)	25.1 (−3.8)	45.2 (7.3)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	5.1 (−14.9)	10.0 (−12.2)	18.1 (−7.7)	30.2 (−1.0)	40.3 (4.6)	54.3 (12.4)	60.4 (15.8)	57.6 (14.2)	44.2 (6.8)	30.2 (−1.0)	19.0 (−7.2)	9.2 (−12.7)	1.3 (−17.1)
Record low °F (°C)	−27 (−33)	−24 (−31)	−7 (−22)	11 (−12)	25 (−4)	40 (4)	47 (8)	42 (6)	30 (−1)	12 (−11)	3 (−16)	−15 (−26)	−27 (−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	1.29 (33)	1.73 (44)	2.80 (71)	4.30 (109)	6.15 (156)	5.58 (142)	3.82 (97)	3.50 (89)	3.52 (89)	3.84 (98)	2.15 (55)	1.86 (47)	40.54 (1,030)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	2.4 (6.1)	2.2 (5.6)	1.7 (4.3)	0.1 (0.25)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.3 (0.76)	2.6 (6.6)	9.3 (23.61)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	5.6	6.1	8.3	9.6	11.0	9.4	8.0	7.7	7.1	7.2	6.1	5.8	91.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	1.8	1.2	0.7	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	1.2	5.3
Source 1: NOAA [11]
Source 2: National Weather Service [12]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	665		—
1890	970		45.9%
1900	1,067		10.0%
1910	1,211		13.5%
1920	1,885		55.7%
1930	1,776		−5.8%
1940	1,948		9.7%
1950	1,640		−15.8%
1960	1,677		2.3%
1970	1,555		−7.3%
1980	1,579		1.5%
1990	1,306		−17.3%
2000	1,342		2.8%
2010	1,124		−16.2%
2020	1,000		−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[13] of 2010, there were 1,124 people, 482 households, and 269 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,387.7 inhabitants per square mile (535.8/km²). There were 615 housing units at an average density of 759.3 per square mile (293.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 0.4% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 482 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[14] of 2000, there were 1,342 people, 560 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,712.6 inhabitants per square mile (661.2/km²). There were 652 housing units at an average density of 832.1 per square mile (321.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.44% White, 0.52% African American, 3.35% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 560 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,324, and the median income for a family was $32,574. Males had a median income of $21,490 versus $19,261 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,153. About 6.8% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Sedan is served by Chautauqua County USD 286 public school district, and its Sedan Jr/Sr High School is located in Sedan. Schools in Chautauqua County were consolidated through school unification. ^[15]

Prior to school unification, the Sedan Blue Devils won the Kansas State High School class B baseball championship in 1973 and 2011. ^[16]

Area attractions

• Emmett Kelly Museum is located in Sedan, honoring native son, circus clown Emmett Kelly.
• Butcher Falls ^[17]

Notable people

• Emmett Kelly, circus performer
• Elmer Riggs, paleontologist who died here
• Cassius Shartel, U.S. Representative of Missouri
• William Sproul, U.S. Representative of Kansas
• Charlie Weatherbie, college football coach

Twin City

Sedan, Kansas has a partnership with the village of Sedan, France. Sedan is located in the Ardennes in Northern France.

See also

• Kansas portal

• Tallgrass Beef Company

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sedan, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Sedan, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  154.
5. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 117.
6. https://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/chautauqua/chautauqua-co-p1.html
7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  661.
8. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  661.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. Climate Summary for Sedan, Kansas
11. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Sedan, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
12. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Wichita". National Weather Service. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
15. "Home Page". Chautauqua County USD 286. February 13, 2023.
16. "Baseball". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
17. Butcher Falls; Kansas Travel.

Further reading

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

See also: List of books about Chautauqua County, Kansas

External links

• City of Sedan
• Sedan - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 286, local school district
• Sedan city map, KDOT