Peck, Kansas

Peck, Kansas
Unincorporated community
1915 Railroad Map of Sedgwick County
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
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Coordinates: 37°28′39″N97°22′20″W / 37.47750°N 97.37222°W / 37.47750; -97.37222 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Sedgwick
Elevation [1]	1,260 ft (380 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	162
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67120
Area code	316
FIPS code	20-55175
GNIS ID	470233 [1]

Peck is an unincorporated community on the Sedgwick and Sumner County border in Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 162. ^[2] It is located about 2 miles west of the Kansas Star Casino at Meridian Ave and 119th St S, next the Union Pacific Railroad.

History

19th century

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington through Peck to Caldwell. ^[3] It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

The first post office in Peck was established in October 1887. ^[4] The town was named for George Peck, who owned a hotel there. ^[5]

Geography

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, Peck has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	162		—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Peck as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 162 people, 66 households, and 52 families in Peck. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 457.6 per square mile (176.7/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 192.1 per square mile (74.2/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 79.63% (129) white or European American (75.93% non-Hispanic white), 1.23% (2) black or African-American, 4.32% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.62% (1) from other races, and 14.2% (23) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.49% (17) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 66 households, 36.4% had children under the age of 18; 63.6% were married couples living together; 6.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 13.6% of households consisted of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 4.9. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population. ^[13]

22.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.2 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 63.6 males. ^[8]

Education

The community is served by Mulvane USD 263 public school district.

References

1. "Peck, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "Profile of Peck, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
3. "Rock Island Rail History". Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
5. "Profile for Peck, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 27, 2014.
6. Climate Summary for Peck, Kansas
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas

See also: List of books about Sumner County, Kansas

External links

• Sumner County map, KDOT