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Eastborough, Kansas

Eastborough is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and an enclave of the city of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 756.

History
Eastborough was originally envisioned by Burdon Hunter, a British architect. The first development in the Eastborough area began in 1929, but the discovery of oil in the area postponed its establishment until the middle of the 1930s. Sale of Eastborough Village started April 10, 1929. It was planned to incorporate when the first thirty homes were completed, but Eastborough found itself in disputes with the neighboring Woodlawn subdivision, i. e. they could not agree upon a name for the street between them. The disputes were resolved after the two agreed to apply together for incorporation, and Eastborough and Woodlawn were incorporated as the city of Eastborough on June 1, 1937.

Eastborough became known as a "speed trap", because it has a lower speed limit than Wichita, which surrounds it. The speed limit of Douglas Avenue on both sides in Wichita is 30 miles per hour, where as 20 miles per hour in Eastborough, a reduction of 33%. Eastborough has many residents who regularly walk in the streets of the city. There are no sidewalks in Eastborough which is why the city has a lower speed limit. This issue became well known after Towne East Square shopping center was built east of Eastborough in 1975, because Wichita residents would commonly travel through Eastborough to get to Towne East since nearby Kellogg had traffic congestion problems. After Wichita completed an overhaul of nearby east Kellogg in 2009, Douglas Avenue was no longer the best route to Towne East.

The city gave up some land to the expansion of Kellogg/U.S. Route 54 on its southern boundary in 2002 and a wall was constructed along the southern boundary. As part of this construction, a new pond and playground was constructed and opened in 2003.

Geography
Eastborough is located at 37.68639°N, -97.25889°W (37.6864752, -97.2588378). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, all of it land.

Its southern boundary is Kellogg/U.S. Route 54, and northern boundary is 2nd Street.

Demographics
Eastborough is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 756 people, 289 households, and 236 families in Eastborough. The population density was 1,963.6 per square mile (758.2/km$2$). There were 313 housing units at an average density of 813.0 per square mile (313.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.33% (698) white or European American (90.48% non-Hispanic white), 1.19% (9) black or African-American, 0.93% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.06% (8) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.4% (3) from other races, and 4.1% (31) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.17% (24) of the population.

Of the 289 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18; 74.7% were married couples living together; 12.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 13.5% of households consisted of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 60.3% of the population.

20.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $138,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $42,513) and the median family income was $146,458 (+/- $56,389). Males had a median income of $79,000 (+/- $21,507) versus $40,577 (+/- $8,422) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $47,016 (+/- $9,605). Approximately, 2.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 773 people, 306 households, and 223 families residing in the city. The population density was 1932.5 PD/sqmi. There were 328 housing units at an average density of 820.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 306 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 37.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 826 people, 308 households, and 254 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,047.3 PD/sqmi. There were 320 housing units at an average density of 793.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.48% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.73% Asian, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 35.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $138,564, and the median income for a family was $150,635. Males had a median income of $82,730 versus $48,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $71,101. About 4.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Eastborough government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm.

Education
The city is served by Wichita USD 259 public school district.

Infrastructure
Eastborough contracts with the city of Wichita for water purification, sewage treatment, and fire protection service.

Notable people

 * Olive Ann Beech (1903-1993), aviation entrepreneur

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Garden Plain, Kansas

Garden Plain is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 948.

History
Garden Plain had its start by the building of the Wichita and Western Railroad from Wichita to Kingman.

The fist post office Garden Plain was estiblished January, 1883

Garden Plain was incorporated in 1902.

Geography
Garden Plain is located at 37.66056°N, -97.68194°W (37.660451, -97.681811). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 948 people, 336 households, and 240 families in Garden Plain. The population density was 908.0 per square mile (350.6/km$2$). There were 349 housing units at an average density of 334.3 per square mile (129.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.51% (877) white or European American (91.03% non-Hispanic white), 0.11% (1) black or African-American, 0.11% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.42% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.16% (11) from other races, and 5.7% (54) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.38% (32) of the population.

Of the 336 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18; 60.4% were married couples living together; 22.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.6% of households consisted of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.2 and the average family size was 3.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 24.1% of the population.

27.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $80,833 (with a margin of error of +/- $21,824) and the median family income was $95,208 (+/- $28,540). Males had a median income of $51,563 (+/- $24,700) versus $17,399 (+/- $11,604) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,125 (+/- $10,530). Approximately, 20.4% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 849 people, 308 households, and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 1415.0 PD/sqmi. There were 320 housing units at an average density of 533.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 308 households, of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 797 people, 286 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,474.8 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 540.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.37% White, 0.38% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $48,068, and the median income for a family was $56,375. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $25,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,946. About 2.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Renwick USD 267 public school district.

The Garden Plain Owls have won the following Kansas State High School championships:
 * 1973 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
 * 1978 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
 * 1980 Boys Basketball - Class 2A
 * 1989 Boys Basketball - Class 2A
 * 1995 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
 * 1999 Boys Basketball - Class 2A
 * 2001 Girls Basketball - Class 2A
 * 2007 Football - Class 3A

Transportation
U.S. Routes 54 / 400 is located a few blocks north of the city running east–west. Many streets in the area are of dirt gravel.

The K&O Railroad line connects to the city from the west. The line east of the city is abandoned.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Garden Plain include:
 * James Bausch (1906-1974), Decathlon gold medalist at 1932 Summer Olympics
 * Dan Kerschen (1952- ), Kansas state legislator

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Goddard, Kansas

Goddard is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a west suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,084.

History
In 1883, Ezekiel Wilder purchased farmland on the planned railway of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway south of Blendon, Kansas, approximately 10 mi west of Wichita. There, he established the town of Goddard in honor of J. F. Goddard, former third vice-president of the ATSF Railway. The railroad reached Goddard in 1884, and a post office was established there the same year. Several buildings were relocated from Blendon, including the town hall and the planned Methodist church. Goddard was officially incorporated in 1910.

On June 23, 1969, an F4 tornado struck Goddard. No fatalities occurred, but six people were injured.

In recent decades as Wichita has expanded westward, a growing number of commuters have settled in Goddard, transforming it from a rural agricultural community into a suburb.

Geography
Goddard is located at 37.65972°N, -97.57417°W (37.659706, -97.574271) at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 m). Goddard lies on U.S. Route 54 in south-central Kansas immediately west of Wichita.

The community lies approximately 12 mi southwest of the Arkansas River and 8 mi north-northeast of the Ninnescah River in the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands region of the Great Plains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.49 sqmi, of which, 4.43 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

Demographics
Goddard is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 5,084 people, 1,662 households, and 1,313 families in Goddard. The population density was 997.3 per square mile (385.0/km$2$). There were 1,757 housing units at an average density of 344.6 per square mile (133.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 84.83% (4,313) white or European American (82.3% non-Hispanic white), 1.18% (60) black or African-American, 0.73% (37) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.08% (55) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.79% (91) from other races, and 10.39% (528) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 8.44% (429) of the population.

Of the 1,662 households, 51.7% had children under the age of 18; 61.3% were married couples living together; 19.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.2% of households consisted of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 4.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 18.5% of the population.

33.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $82,270 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,964) and the median family income was $93,393 (+/- $15,884). Males had a median income of $54,132 (+/- $5,208) versus $26,447 (+/- $8,232) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,250 (+/- $3,090). Approximately, 0.8% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,344 people, 1,442 households, and 1,124 families residing in the city. The population density was 979.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of 347.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.2% Asian, 0.9% African American, 0.8% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 1,442 households, of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98, and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 35.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,139, and the median income for a family was $66,533. Males had a median income of $51,058 versus $33,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,095. About 3.7% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,037 people, 666 households, and 534 families residing in the city. The population density was 837.5 PD/sqmi. There were 698 housing units at an average density of 287.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.14% White, 0.29% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 666 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,352, and the median income for a family was $53,690. Males had a median income of $39,881 versus $23,807 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,957. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Economy
As of 2012, 75.9% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force. 0.5% was in the armed forces, and 75.3% was in the civilian labor force with 70.4% being employed and 5.0% unemployed. The composition, by occupation, of the employed civilian labor force was: 40.3% in management, business, science, and arts; 22.5% in sales and office occupations; 17.1% in service occupations; 11.6% in production, transportation, and material moving; and 8.4% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance. The three industries employing the largest percentages of the working civilian labor force were: manufacturing (22.7%); educational services, health care, and social assistance (20.9%); and retail trade (12.4%).

The cost of living in Goddard is relatively low; compared to a U.S. average of 100, the cost of living index for the city is 84.5. As of 2012, the median home value in the city was $140,400, the median selected monthly owner cost was $1,341 for housing units with a mortgage and $373 for those without, and the median gross rent was $1,013.

Government
Goddard is a city of the second class with a hybrid Council-Manager form of government. The city council consists of five council members and establish the policies and legislation of the city with the mayor acting as the presiding city council member of city council meetings. The city council meets twice a month.

2023 controversy
In 2023, there was a controversy over ex-mayor Hunter Larkin, at that time a council person, engineering a council vote to regain his mayor position.

Primary and secondary education
Goddard USD 265 operates eleven schools in and around the city:

 * Amelia Earhart Elementary School (Grades K-4)
 * Clark Davidson Elementary School (K-4)
 * Explorer Elementary School (K-4)
 * Oak Street Elementary School (K-4)
 * Apollo Elementary School (K-4)
 * Challenger Intermediate School (5-6)

 * Discovery Intermediate School (5-6)
 * Eisenhower Middle School (7-8)
 * Goddard Middle School (7-8)
 * Eisenhower High School (9-12)
 * Goddard High School (9-12)
 * Goddard Academy (9-12)

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wichita operates one Catholic school in Goddard: Holy Spirit Catholic School (Pre-K-8).

Libraries
The Goddard Public Library, located downtown, has a collection of over 19000 volumes and offers technology services and literacy programs to the public. The library was created in March 1969 by the Goddard Woman's Club. In 1985 a new library building was constructed after a bond issue passed. The land for this building was donated to the city by the Goddard School District. This building is currently owned by the school district and serves as its conference center. The library is located at 201 N. Main Street. In 2019 the library board hired its first director holding an MLS, who then hired the library's first Programming & Outreach Specialist. This began a time of incredible outreach services and growth of the library. In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic hit. This caused a six-week mandatory shutdown, and the library began offering virtual programming. Because of the tireless efforts of staff throughout the pandemic, the library increased its patronage. This led to the library exceeding its 2019 circulation statistics by the end of 2021, a feat that not many public libraries achieved. In August 2021, after receiving an ARPA grant from the State Library of Kansas and IMLS, the library purchased a 2006 RV which was gutted and repurposed into a mobile library. The Goddard Public Mobile Library went into service in October 2022, increasing access to library services, programs, and information within the 65 square miles of the school district and other parts of West Wichita.

Transportation
U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 400 run concurrently east-west through Goddard.

Utilities
The city government's Public Works Department is responsible for both water provision and waste water management. Westar Energy provides electric power. Most residents use natural gas for heating fuel; service is provided by Kansas Gas Service.

Media
Goddard is in both the Wichita radio and television markets.

Parks and recreation
The city government maintains one park in the community, Linear Park, as well as a municipal swimming pool.

Events
Goddard's Chamber of Commerce, Lions Clubs International Lions Club, Goddard Public Library, and the City of Goddard organize and promote many community events throughout the year, including a Lions Club Car show/Easter Egg Hunt, Neighbors United, Garage Sale Day, Independence Day Firework Display, National Night Out, Fall Festival, Goddard Community Gatherings, Community Thanksgiving Feast, StoryTime with Santa, and Christmas on Main Street.

Points of interest
Lake Afton Public Observatory, a volunteer-run Observatory open to the public on weekend nights, is located south of Goddard.

Tanganyika Wildlife Park, a privately owned zoo specializing in the breeding of endangered species. The Park is open yearly from April to October.

Blast Off Bay Water Park, located next to the Genesis Sports fields and Hampton Inn.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Goddard include:
 * Derek Norris (1989- ), baseball catcher
 * Ed Siever (1875-1920), baseball pitcher
 * Todd Tiahrt (1951- ), U.S. Representative from Kansas
 * Logan Watkins (1989- ), baseball 2nd baseman

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Haysville, Kansas

Haysville is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,262. Haysville is known as the "Peach Capital of Kansas".

History
W.W. Hays came to this area in the early 1870s. In 1891, he platted land that he owned so a town could be built. The Haysville State Bank was established in 1919. Truck farming supported a lot of the families in the area. In 1874 a grist mill was built on the bank of the Cowskin to process corn that was harvested in the area. Haysville's first school was built in 1876 at a location that may have been near what are now the Water Department facilities. Haysville appears in Colton's New Sectional Map of the State of Kansas as early as 1879.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company built a branch line north–south from Herington through Haysville to Caldwell. It was renamed in 1891 to Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway which shut down in 1980, renamed in 1980 to Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 to Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 to the current Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". In 1903 a depot was opened and passenger trains shuttled people to and from Wichita.

On May 3, 1999, a tornado rated F4 on the Fujita scale struck Haysville, killing 4 people in Haysville. Damage to structures included 150 homes and 27 businesses. The tornado continued into Wichita causing damage to the South side of the city, killing an additional 2 people in Wichita. All of Haysville's historic district was destroyed. The only thing left standing on the east side of main was the original bank vault.

Geography
Haysville is located at 37.56389°N, -97.35306°W (37.563787, -97.353044). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.62 sqmi, of which, 4.61 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Area Events

 * Haysville Fall Festival. The annual three-day event takes place in and around Riggs Park.  The Fall Festival celebrates its 30th year on October 17–19 in 2014.
 * Village Christmas. Each year in the beginning of December. Celebrated in the Historic District of Haysville. Hot cocoa, carriage rides, choir performances, Santa, and more.
 * Community Expo is held in April at the Haysville Community Library or Haysville Activity Center (HAC).
 * Springnanigans is a festival for kids held in May in the Haysville Historic District.
 * Fourth of July Celebration is held in Riggs Park. Fireworks show in the evening.

Demographics
Haysville is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 11,262 people, 4,133 households, and 2,988 families in Haysville. The population density was 2,401.3 per square mile (927.1/km$2$). There were 4,371 housing units at an average density of 932.0 per square mile (359.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 84.64% (9,532) white or European American (81.81% non-Hispanic white), 0.99% (111) black or African-American, 1.47% (166) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.36% (153) Asian, 0.08% (9) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.74% (196) from other races, and 9.72% (1,095) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.49% (844) of the population.

Of the 4,133 households, 39.0% had children under the age of 18; 49.5% were married couples living together; 27.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.3% of households consisted of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.

28.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,982 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,358) and the median family income was $70,035 (+/- $10,246). Males had a median income of $42,998 (+/- $5,357) versus $27,050 (+/- $3,326) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,131 (+/- $5,149). Approximately, 3.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 21.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,826 people, 3,857 households, and 2,932 families living in the city. The population density was 2348.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,087 housing units at an average density of 886.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 3,857 households, of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,502 people, 3,021 households, and 2,350 families living in the city. The population density was 2,422.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,167 housing units at an average density of 902.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% White, 0.53% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.

There were 3,021 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $50,118. Males had a median income of $37,626 versus $23,681 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,484. About 2.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economics

 * Norland Plastics

Government
The Haysville government consists of a mayor and eight council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM.
 * City Hall, 200 W Grand.

Education
The city of Haysville is served by Haysville USD 261.
 * Campus High School, located in Wichita, but serves as the High School of Haysville, Kansas USD 261.
 * Haysville High School (formerly Haysville Alternative High School) also serves Haysville teens
 * Haysville Middle School
 * Haysville West Middle School
 * Freeman Elementary
 * Nelson Elementary
 * Oatville Elementary
 * Prairie Elementary
 * Rex Elementary
 * Ruth Clark Elementary
 * Tri-City Day School

title: Haysville, Kansas


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Kechi, Kansas

Kechi is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,217.

19th century
Kechi was named for the Kichai people.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north-south from Herington through Kechi to Caldwell. 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 Kechi was established in 1888.

Geography
Kechi is located at 37.79523°N, -97.27866°W (37.795228, -97.278660). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.02 sqmi, of which, 5.97 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Demographics
Kechi is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,217 people, 840 households, and 661 families in Kechi. The population density was 367.9 per square mile (142.0/km$2$). There were 871 housing units at an average density of 144.5 per square mile (55.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 82.95% (1,839) white or European American (80.97% non-Hispanic white), 4.56% (101) black or African-American, 0.99% (22) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.03% (45) Asian, 0.05% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.48% (55) from other races, and 6.95% (154) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.91% (131) of the population.

Of the 840 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18; 67.3% were married couples living together; 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 15.7% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.4. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 35.0% of the population.

22.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $100,069 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,154) and the median family income was $103,854 (+/- $5,773). Males had a median income of $59,268 (+/- $8,204) versus $28,571 (+/- $3,892) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,955 (+/- $7,572). Approximately, 2.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,909 people, 701 households, and 566 families living in the city. The population density was 319.8 PD/sqmi. There were 732 housing units at an average density of 122.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.7% White, 5.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 701 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.3% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 354 households, and 301 families living in the city. The population density was 785.0 PD/sqmi. There were 370 housing units at an average density of 279.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.67% White, 7.71% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

There were 354 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $61,333, and the median income for a family was $62,212. Males had a median income of $43,393 versus $28,077 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,444. About 2.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by Wichita USD 259 and Valley Center USD 262 public school districts.

title: Kechi, Kansas


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Maize, Kansas

Maize is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,735. The name Maize, derived from a Native American word for "corn", was so named because it is located within the Corn Belt.

History
The Maize Town Company, led by N. F. Neiderlander, founded Maize in 1886 at the first stop outside of Wichita on the Wichita and Colorado Railway. The post office opened that same year as did the town's first church, having relocated from nearby. Maize's first school opened in 1887; its first newspaper opened in 1895. Maize State Bank, the town's first financial institution, opened in 1901, and, by 1908, a business community had emerged. In 1915, the Maize Town Company dissolved, and Maize was incorporated as a city.

Several natural disasters struck Maize in the 1930s and 1940s, including the Dust Bowl in 1934–35, a plague of grasshoppers in 1936, and a flood in 1944.

Maize began to grow rapidly in 1950, more than doubling in size by 1956. This growth has continued, accelerating in recent years as Wichita has expanded to the northwest, and transformed Maize into a suburb.

Geography
Maize is located at 37.77917°N, -97.46722°W (37.779178, -97.467267) at an elevation of 1,348 feet (411 m). It lies on the west side of Big Slough Creek, roughly 3 mi southwest of the Arkansas River in the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands region of the Great Plains. Located in south-central Kansas, Maize is on K-96, immediately northwest of Wichita.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.84 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Maize is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 5,735 people, 2,111 households, and 1,498 families in Maize. The population density was 588.9 per square mile (227.4/km$2$). There were 2,289 housing units at an average density of 235.1 per square mile (90.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 81.81% (4,692) white or European American (78.01% non-Hispanic white), 2.91% (167) black or African-American, 1.15% (66) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.62% (93) Asian, 0.07% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.58% (148) from other races, and 9.85% (565) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.27% (589) of the population.

Of the 2,111 households, 40.5% had children under the age of 18; 53.4% were married couples living together; 25.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.0% of households consisted of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 20.5% of the population.

30.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $59,856 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,462) and the median family income was $75,993 (+/- $24,517). Males had a median income of $48,077 (+/- $8,030) versus $31,755 (+/- $11,804) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,703 (+/- $15,974). Approximately, 1.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,420 people, 1,172 households, and 942 families living in the city. The population density was 386.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,284 housing units at an average density of 145.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 1.5% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 1,172 households, of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.6% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 30.7 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,868 people, 632 households, and 523 families living in the city. The population density was 2,274.9 PD/sqmi. There were 668 housing units at an average density of 813.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% White, 0.96% African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.

There were 632 households, out of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,845, and the median income for a family was $53,365. Males had a median income of $41,653 versus $25,817 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,803. About 1.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Maize has a mayor-council-administrator form of government. The city council consists of the mayor and five members who serve part-time. The mayor is elected to a four-year term while terms for council members are staggered such that two members are up for election every two years.

Primary and secondary education
Maize USD 266 public school district operates fourteen schools in and around the city:
 * Maize High School (9-12)
 * Maize South High School (9-12)
 * Complete High School Maize (9-12), alternative school
 * Maize Career Academy (9-12)
 * Maize South Middle School (7-8)
 * Maize Middle School (7-8)
 * Maize South Intermediate School (5-6)
 * Maize Intermediate School (5-6)
 * Pray-Woodman Elementary School (2-5)
 * Maize South Elementary School (2-5)
 * Maize Central Elementary School (K-5)
 * Maize Elementary School (K-1)
 * Vermillion Elementary School
 * Early Childhood Center (PreK)

Transportation
K-96 runs northwest-southeast through the middle of the city, but remains outside of the official city limits. Questions of jurisdictional responsibility relating to highways and infrastructure as well as law enforcement authority have long been an issue of misunderstanding amongst city leaders. City police have no police authority on K-96 unless operating under a deputy sheriff commission granted under the authority of the Sedgwick County Sheriff. Currently, sheriff’s deputies and members of the Kansas Highway Patrol are tasked with all law enforcement and investigative responsibility.

The Hutchinson line of the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad runs southeast–northwest through Maize.

Maize Airport is a privately owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (2.3 mi, 3.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Maize.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Maize include:
 * Nancy Kassebaum (1932- ), U.S. Senator from Kansas
 * Richard Kassebaum (1960-2008), documentary filmmaker
 * Miles Ukaoma (1992-), Olympian

title: Maize, Kansas


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Mount Hope, Kansas

Mount Hope is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 806.

History
Mount Hope was founded in 1874.

Geography
Mount Hope is located at 37.86917°N, -97.66472°W (37.869198, -97.664663). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 sqmi, of which, 1.45 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 806 people, 296 households, and 215 families in Mount Hope. The population density was 549.4 per square mile (212.1/km$2$). There were 326 housing units at an average density of 222.2 per square mile (85.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.95% (725) white or European American (88.21% non-Hispanic white), 0.37% (3) black or African-American, 1.36% (11) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.62% (5) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.86% (15) from other races, and 5.83% (47) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.34% (35) of the population.

Of the 296 households, 33.8% had children under the age of 18; 57.1% were married couples living together; 20.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.0% of households consisted of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.2. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.9% of the population.

24.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,357 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,121) and the median family income was $68,393 (+/- $17,120). Males had a median income of $47,917 (+/- $13,876) versus $23,750 (+/- $6,079) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,596 (+/- $8,470). Approximately, 4.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 813 people, 313 households, and 206 families living in the city. The population density was 560.7 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 240.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.4% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 313 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 830 people, 301 households, and 217 families living in the city. The population density was 810.9 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 311.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.27% White, 0.36% African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.08% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.01% of the population.

There were 301 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,512, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $36,484 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,103. About 5.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Haven USD 312 public school district.

Mount Hope High School was closed through school unification. The Mount Hope Pirates won the Kansas State High School boys class B Track & Field championship in 1939.

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Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas

Oaklawn-Sunview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,880. It is located on the south side of Wichita along the west side of K-15 (Southeast Blvd) and 47th Street South intersection.

Geography
Oaklawn-Sunview is located at 37.60833°N, -97.29611°W (37.608463, -97.296045). According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 0.5 sqmi, all of it land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,880 people, 1,022 households, and 636 families in Oaklawn-Sunview. The population density was 5,363.1 per square mile (2,070.7/km$2$). There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 2,109.9 per square mile (814.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 51.49% (1,483) white or European American (43.09% non-Hispanic white), 4.06% (117) black or African-American, 3.3% (95) Native American or Alaska Native, 14.31% (412) Asian, 0.07% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 13.44% (387) from other races, and 13.33% (384) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 31.04% (894) of the population.

Of the 1,022 households, 36.7% had children under the age of 18; 34.5% were married couples living together; 28.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.8% of households consisted of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.1% of the population.

30.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $32,273 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,779) and the median family income was $40,000 (+/- $4,920). Males had a median income of $26,195 (+/- $5,840) versus $23,611 (+/- $11,787) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,934 (+/- $6,104). Approximately, 11.5% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of 18 and 43.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,135 people, 1,056 households and 785 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,823.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,179 housing units at an average density of 2,189.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 62.7% White, 8.9% African American, 2.4% Native American, 15.5% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.4% of the population.

There were 1,056 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,292 and the median income for a family was $35,978. Males had a median income of $30,956 and females $20,172. The per capita income was $12,564. About 16.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 22.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Derby USD 260 public school district.

title: Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas


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Park City, Kansas

Park City is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,333.

History
The first Park City was founded in 1870. Located 14 mi to the northwest of Wichita, it was at first a formidable rival, but it risked all on the county seat and lost. When the railroad bypassed it and came to Wichita, the town died, and its houses were moved to Wichita, Newton, and Hutchinson.

The current Park City began as the Park City Improvement District in 1953. The District grew from a quarter section of farmland purchased by developers into a 3321 acre community. After the approval of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners, Park City became a third class city on November 26, 1980. The new city held a special election on February 17, 1981, in which Raymond J. Reiss was elected mayor along with five council members to form the first governing body.

The first and only newspaper Park City has had was The Park City Newsdropper. It ran for a year in 1980 and its publisher was Jerrie Molina, the city's first City Clerk.

Hartman Arena, a privately constructed and owned arena from local developer Wink Hartman, opened in March 2009 and serves as the home of the Wichita Wings indoor soccer and Wichita Regulators Arena Football League team.

In 2021, Amazon built a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center at 71st St. North and N. Broadway.

Geography
Park City is located at 37.79917°N, -97.32222°W (37.799119, -97.322110). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.51 sqmi, of which, 9.49 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Demographics
Park City is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 8,333 people, 3,042 households, and 2,268 families in Park City. The population density was 843.2 per square mile (325.5/km$2$). There were 3,233 housing units at an average density of 327.1 per square mile (126.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.36% (6,530) white or European American (75.32% non-Hispanic white), 4.91% (409) black or African-American, 1.27% (106) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.48% (123) Asian, 0.05% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.62% (302) from other races, and 10.31% (859) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.73% (894) of the population.

Of the 3,042 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 21.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.5% of households consisted of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.8% of the population.

28.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $67,286 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,618) and the median family income was $73,199 (+/- $12,731). Males had a median income of $48,917 (+/- $7,233) versus $37,464 (+/- $10,516) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $41,518 (+/- $3,398). Approximately, 0.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,297 people, 2,659 households, and 2,039 families living in the city. The population density was 768.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,875 housing units at an average density of 303.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 4.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population.

There were 2,659 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,814 people, 2,046 households, and 1,618 families living in the city. The population density was 1,029.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,200 housing units at an average density of 389.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.09% White, 2.36% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 3.25% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.59% of the population.

There were 2,046 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,794, and the median income for a family was $46,225. Males had a median income of $35,931 versus $22,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,539. About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by Valley Center USD 262 and Wichita USD 259 public school districts.

Notable people

 * Emil Bergquist, member of the Kansas House of Representatives and former mayor of Park City
 * Dennis Rader, serial killer known as BTK killer (or the BTK strangler)

title: Park City, Kansas


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Valley Center, Kansas

Valley Center is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 7,340.

History
Valley Center was incorporated on September 29, 1885, and was named for its location in the valley of the Arkansas River.

The former Valley Center rail depot for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company was moved to south of Hillsboro, Kansas at the southeast corner of Indigo Rd & 140th St, and is currently a private residence.

On the morning of July 17, 2007, a large explosion occurred at the Barton Solvents chemical plant in Valley Center, destroying the plant and forcing the temporary evacuation of the city. Cleanup began several weeks later, and the investigation was completed by mid-August.

Geography
Valley Center is located at 37.82972°N, -97.36944°W (37.829719, -97.369341). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.95 sqmi, all of it land.

Valley Center is located two miles west of combined Interstate 135, U.S. Route 81, and K-15.

Demographics
Valley Center is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 7,340 people, 2,599 households, and 1,967 families in Valley Center. The population density was 1,032.3 per square mile (398.9/km$2$). There were 2,799 housing units at an average density of 393.7 per square mile (152.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 86.14% (6,323) white, 1.38% (101) black or African-American, 1.05% (77) Native American, 0.61% (45) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 2.18% (160) from other races, and 8.62% (633) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.5% (430) of the population.

Of the 2,599 households, 44.1% had children under the age of 18; 63.1% were married couples living together; 24.5% had a female householder with no husband present. 22.3% of households consisted of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.6.

40.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 100.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $66,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,521) and the median family income $73,183 (+/- $6,598). Males had a median income of $44,175 (+/- $9,121) versus $27,475 (+/- $8,688) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,107 (+/- $6,335). Approximately, 1.7% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,822 people, 2,484 households, and 1,862 families living in the city. The population density was 981.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 374.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 2,484 households, of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,883 people, 1,761 households, and 1,368 families living in the city. The population density was 1,464.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,826 housing units at an average density of 547.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% White, 0.33% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.70% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.

There were 1,761 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,683, and the median income for a family was $56,667. Males had a median income of $42,917 versus $26,639 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,259. About 1.0% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Valley Center USD 262 employs approximately 370 people and serves more than 2,760 children from the communities of Valley Center, Park City, Kechi, and Wichita. The schools include one Pre-K - 3 building, two K-3 schools, an intermediate school that houses the fourth and fifth grades, a sixth, seventh and eighth grade middle school, and a high school. There is also an alternative school, The Learning Center, which assists students of all ages earning their high school diploma. The Valley Center school district mascot is the Hornets.

Events

 * Fall Festival - Annual event in September.

Notable people
Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Valley Center include:
 * Cady Groves (1989-2020), pop-country singer
 * Patrick Miller (1980-), U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, prisoner of war

title: Valley Center, Kansas


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Viola, Kansas

Viola is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 115.

History
Viola had its start when the Englewood branch of the Santa Fe railroad was extended to that point.

The first post office at Viola was established in 1877, but the post office was called Peotone until 1899.

Geography
Viola is located at 37.48361°N, -97.645°W (37.483526, -97.644918). It is southwest of Wichita on Highway 42 at the intersection of Highway 49. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 130 people, 51 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was 812.5 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 211 people, 74 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 1,331.7 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 498.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.21% White, 2.37% Native American, 0.47% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 74 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,469, and the median income for a family was $47,031. Males had a median income of $42,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,804. About 3.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The community is served by Conway Springs USD 356 public school district.

Viola High School was closed through school unification. The Viola High School mascot was Bulldogs.

Parks and recreation

 * Lake Afton

title: Viola, Kansas