Plains, Kansas

Plains, Kansas
City
Location within Meade County and Kansas
Location within Meade County and Kansas
KDOT map of Meade County (legend)
KDOT map of Meade County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°15′51″N 100°35′23″W / 37.26417°N 100.58972°W / 37.26417; -100.58972
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMeade
Founded1800s
Platted1885
Incorporated1908
Area
 • Total1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,759 ft (841 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,037
 • Density1,000/sq mi (400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67869
Area code620
FIPS code20-56100
GNIS ID2396219

Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 1,037 people lived there. Its main street is the widest in the United States; the street is 155 feet 5 inches (47.37 m) wide.

History

Plains in early 1900s

Plains was first called West Plains, and it was platted as West Plains in January 1885.

Geography

The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2). All of it is land.

Climate

The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Plains has a semi-arid climate, shortened to "BSk" on climate maps.

People

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
189062—
1910333—
19203618.4%
19303836.1%
194061961.6%
195071816.0%
19607808.6%
19708579.9%
19801,04421.8%
1990957−8.3%
20001,16321.5%
20101,146−1.5%
20201,037−9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

In 2020, there were 1,037 people, 367 households, and 268 families living in Plains. The population density was 1,038.0 inhabitants per square mile (400.8/km2). 65.0% of the people were White, 0.1% were African American, 17.6% were from other races, and 17.3% were from two or more races. 43.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census

In 2010, there were 1,146 people, 385 households and 310 families living in Plains. The population density was 1,146.0 inhabitants per square mile (442.5/km2). 88.1% of the people were White, 0.3% were African American, 1.0% were Native American, 0.4% were Asian, 8.5% were from other races, and 1.7% were from two or more races. 36.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census

In 2000, there were 1,163 people, 402 households and 303 families living in Plains. The population density was 1,175.8 per square mile (453.6/km²). 82.12% of the people were White, 1.29% were Native American, 14.27% were from other races, and 2.32% were from two or more races. 26.23% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Education

Plains is a part of USD 483 Southwestern Heights. The district high school, Southwestern Heights, is between Kismet and Plains. The Southwestern Heights High School mascot is Southwestern Heights Mustangs.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plains, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Plains, Kansas... Widest Main Street in the USA". Meade Economic Development Committee. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  5. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 239.
  6. ↑ Sullivan, Frank Seymour (1916). A History of Meade County, Kansas. Crane & Company. pp. 34.
  7. ↑ "Climate Summary for Plains, Kansas". Archived from the original on 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  8. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ↑ "Southwestern Heights - USD 483". USD 483. Retrieved 5 January 2017.

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