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词条 Kinsley, Kansas
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

     Climate 

  3. Area attractions

  4. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  5. Transportation

  6. Notable people

  7. See also

  8. References

  9. Further reading

  10. External links

{{Infobox settlement
|name = Kinsley, Kansas
|settlement_type = City and County seat
|image_skyline = Watertower in Kinsley Kansas 4-5-2008.jpg
|image_caption = Water tower (2008)
|image_flag =
|image_seal =
|image_map = Edwards_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Kinsley_Highlighted.svg
|map_caption = Location within County and Kansas
|image_map1 = Map of Edwards Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1 = KDOT map of Edwards County (legend)
|coordinates_footnotes =
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Kansas
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Edwards
|subdivision_type3 = Township
|subdivision_name3 =
|government_footnotes =
|government_type = Mayor–Council
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name =
|leader_title1 =
|leader_name1 =
|established_title = Platted
|established_date =
|established_title1 = Incorporated
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|area_total_sq_mi = 1.29
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|area_water_sq_mi = 0
|area_total_km2 = 3.34
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|elevation_footnotes =
|elevation_ft = 2172
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|population_as_of = 2010
|population_total = 1457
|pop_est_footnotes = [3]
|pop_est_as_of = 2016
|population_est = 1407
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|timezone = CST
|utc_offset = -6
|timezone_DST = CDT
|utc_offset_DST = -5
|postal_code_type = ZIP code
|postal_code = 67547
|area_code_type = Area code
|area_code = 620
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 20-37075 [1]
|blank1_name = GNIS ID
|blank1_info = 0473545 [2]
|website = {{URL|https://www.kinsleyks.com/}}
|footnotes =
}}Kinsley is a city in and the county seat of Edwards County, Kansas, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,457.[4]

History

Kinsley was originally called Petersburg, and under the latter name laid out in 1873. It was later renamed Peter's City, and finally the name Kinsley was adopted honoring E. W. Kinsley, a capitalist from Boston.[5][6]

The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April, 1873. The post office was renamed Kinsley in January, 1874.[7]

Geography

Kinsley is located at {{coord|37|55|20|N|99|24|42|W|type:city}} (37.922354, -99.411531).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.29|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.[9]

Kinsley is approximately {{convert|35|mi|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.[10]

Area attractions

  • Edwards County Historical Sod House and Museum

https://www.edwardscountymuseum.com/

  • Carnival Heritage Center & Museum, 200 E 6th.[11][12]
  • Half Way Sign. The sign says the distances to San Francisco and New York City are identical at {{convert|1561|mi}}.[13]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 457
|1890= 771
|1900= 780
|1910= 1547
|1920= 1986
|1930= 2270
|1940= 2178
|1950= 2479
|1960= 2263
|1970= 2212
|1980= 2074
|1990= 1875
|2000= 1658
|2010= 1457
|estyear=2016
|estimate=1407
|estref=[14]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/ U.S. Decennial Census]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[15] of 2010, there were 1,457 people, 654 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1129.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 813 housing units at an average density of {{convert|630.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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[1] of 2000, there were 1,658 people, 757 households, and 433 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,278.5 people per square mile (492.4/km²). There were 894 housing units at an average density of 689.4 per square mile (265.5/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.

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

{{Portal|Kansas}}
  • Santa Fe Trail

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}
4. ^{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=March 27, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=July 21, 2011 |df= }}
5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5zdAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA183#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=183}}
6. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4769 | title=Profile for Kinsley, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=9 June 2014}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:ED/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=8 June 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009175457/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page%3A1/county%3AED/sort%3ACounty.county_name/direction%3Aasc |archivedate= 9 October 2013 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
9. ^{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}
10. ^Climate Summary for Kinsley, Kansas
11. ^Carnival Museum 1
12. ^Carnival Museum 2{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
13. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LdD5adyrRFEC&lpg=PA1&pg=PA12#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Kansas Trivia | publisher=Thomas Nelson Inc. | author=Brackman, Barbara | year=1997 | pages=12}}
14. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
15. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}

Further reading

{{Kansas books}}{{See also|Edwards County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Edwards County, Kansas}}{{See also|Santa Fe Trail#Further reading|l1=List of books about Santa Fe Trail}}

External links

{{Commons category|Kinsley, Kansas}}
City
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20110826025926/http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=113 Kinsley - Directory of Public Officials]
Schools
  • USD 347, local school district
Historical
  • Santa Fe Trail Research Site
Maps
  • Kinsley City Map, EdwardsCounty.org
  • Kinsley City Map, KDOT
{{Edwards County, Kansas}}

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