Kirwin, Kansas | |
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![Kirwin's city hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places[1] (2014)](/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Kirwin%2C_Kansas_city_hall_from_S_1.JPG/250px-Kirwin%2C_Kansas_city_hall_from_S_1.JPG) | |
 Location within Phillips County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°40′14″N 99°07′19″W / 39.67056°N 99.12194°W[2] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Named for | Col. John Kirwin |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Population | |
| • 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[2] |
Kirwin is a city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States.[2] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 139.[4]
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Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Kansas is a little like the credits at the end of a movie: few bother to look. Mostly due to its out-of-the-way location on highway 9 near Phillipsburg, it’s not a place that travelers casually pass. But it is a wildlife treasure in the state of Kansas, nearly 11,000 acres, that harbors an abundance of upland birds, deer, and waterfowl. Especially for Canada geese, Kirwin is a primary stopover. That has earned it the traditional reputation of “G oose capital of Kansas” even though snows and whitefronts, migrating from the Canadian prairie regions more northerly of Kansas, reach greater numbers farther east. Craig Mowry is a Kansas-born native who manages Kirwin for the USFWS. He tells about this unique public land: “The refuge was established in 1954, prior to the reservoir being built. And it was established as a refuge for migratory birds with an emphasis on waterfowl. We’ve got over 234 types of migratory birds that come through the refuge. Right now, it’s in the fall of the year, and we’ve got a lot of ducks in the refuge – over 150,000. We’ve got well over 60,000 Canada geese, and 65,000 or more snow geese. Snow geese is one species that we didn’t use to have a lot of, but over the last five or ten years, they’ve been migrating to the west, and we get quite a few in every year. “The refuge encompasses almost 11,000 acres, it’s got two wooded stream corridors that fill the reservoir, and then of course the reservoir itself, and we’ve got a lot of native prairie on the refuge, so have quite a diverse type of habitat here on the refuge. “The refuge is also known for good-quality whitetail deer, with several of them being in the state record books. We get quite a few birds that move through the area in the spring and fall on their north-south migration, with quite a few shorebirds, grassland birds, and neo-tropical migrants also coming through the area. “As far as hunting goes, we get hunters coming here to upland bird hunt, to waterfowl hunt, and to archery deer hunt. We have had visitors from 49 of the 50 states. A lot of folks come into the refuge just to look at birds, go look at other wildlife on the refuge. “We also get quite a few of the birders, as I was saying, coming to look at birds such as whooping cranes and white-faced ibis, and a couple of years ago, we had some trumpeter swans come through the area. “We have whoopers here every spring and every fall. Depending on the water levels and the habitat in the reservoir and the surrounding area, that really determines how long they stay. A couple of years ago we had a family of four whooping cranes, a pair with twins, they stayed 28 days, which was the second longest recorded stay for whooping cranes ever in the state of Kansas.” Waterfowl utilize the flooded trees in Kirwin for winter cover, and in good years, several hundred thousand geese and ducks stay in the area. Bald eagles are also common winter residents. Take a drive to the mixed-grass prairie of northwestern Kansas and enjoy the wildlife of this important public land. It’s a credit to our state, and to a conservation ethic that ensures future generations the right to see nature at its finest. I’m Mike Blair for Kansas Wildlife and Parks
History
Kirwin was founded in 1869. It was named for Col. John Kirwin, who commanded a stockade at the town site.[5][6] Kirwin was incorporated as a city in 1880.[7]
Kirwin was located on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[8]
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.[9]
Demographics
| 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.[10][11] 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).[11][12] 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.[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.44% (2) of the population.[14]
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.[11] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.2% of the population.[16]
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.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.1 males.[11]
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).[17] 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).[18] 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.[19][20]
2010 census
As of the census[21] 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[22] 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.[23] In 2008 West Smith County USD 238 and Eastern Heights USD 324 combined to form Thunder Ridge USD 110.[24] The Thunder Ridge High School mascot is Thunder Ridge Longhorns.[25]
Kirwin schools were closed through school unification. The Kirwin High School mascot was Kirwin Wildcats.[26]
Parks and Recreation
References
- ^ "National and State Registers of Historic Places: Phillips". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2014-09-07.
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirwin, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Kirwin, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 261.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 176.
- ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 78.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1898). A Gazetteer of Kansas. Govt. Print. Off. p. 126.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "USD 110 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal. July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "USD 110 Thunder Ridge". USD 110. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ^ "Four Lettermen Return to Kirwin", The Salina Journal, 30 November 1953, p.12.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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