Editing Garden Plain, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Sedgwick County, Kansas}}
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{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Garden Plain, Kansas
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'''Garden Plain''' is a city in [[Sedgwick County, Kansas|Sedgwick County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 948.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Garden Plain, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2025375 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114184818/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2025375 |archive-date=November 14, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== History ==
Garden Plain got its start following construction of the ''Wichita and Western Railroad'' from [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]] to [[Kingman, Kansas|Kingman]].

The first post office in Garden Plain was established in January 1883.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_fk0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA629 | title=History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present | publisher=Windmill Publications | author=Bentley, Orsemus Hills | year=1910 | pages=629}}</ref> Garden Plain was incorporated in 1902.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n705 709]}}</ref>

==Geography==
Garden Plain is located at {{coord|37|39|38|N|97|40|55|W|type:city}} (37.660451, -97.681811).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 296
|1920= 361
|1930= 336
|1940= 323
|1950= 323
|1960= 560
|1970= 678
|1980= 775
|1990= 731
|2000= 797
|2010= 849
|2020= 948
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 948 people, 336 households, and 240 families in Garden Plain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 908.0 per square mile (350.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 349 housing units at an average density of 334.3 per square mile (129.1/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=US Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 92.51% (877) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (91.03% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.11% (1) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.11% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.42% (4) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.16% (11) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.7% (54) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.38% (32) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 3.2 and the average family size was 3.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 24.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.1 males.<ref name=:0 />

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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Garden%20Plain%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 849 people, 308 households, and 221 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1415.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 320 housing units at an average density of {{convert|533.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 797 people, 286 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,474.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 292 housing units at an average density of {{convert|540.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.37% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.38% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.63% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.13% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.63% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.<ref>{{cite web | title = Renwick USD 267 | publisher = USD 267| url = http://www.usd267.com/ | access-date = 6 January 2017}}</ref>

The Garden Plain Owls have won the following [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] championships:
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* 1973 Boys Basketball - Class 1A<ref name="boysbb">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Basketball - Boys | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=39 | access-date = 8 August 2024}}</ref>
* 1978 Girls Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="girlsbb">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Basketball - Girls | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=38 | access-date = 28 August 2024}}</ref>
* 1980 Boys Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="boysbb" />
* 1980 Boys Track - Class 2A<ref name="boystrack">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Track & Field - Boys | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=51 | access-date = 28 August 2024}}</ref>
* 1989 Boys Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="boysbb" />
* 1995 Girls Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="girlsbb" />
* 1996 Volleyball - Class 2A<ref name="vball">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Volleyball | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=34 | access-date = 28 August 2024}}</ref>
* 1996 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Track & Field - Girls | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=50 | access-date = 28 August 2024}}</ref>
* 1998 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 1999 Boys Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="boysbb" />
* 2001 Girls Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="girlsbb" />
* 2003 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 2004 Girls Track - Class 3A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 2006 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 2007 Football - Class 3A<ref name="fb">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Football | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=30 | access-date = 28 August 2024}}</ref>
* 2008 Softball - Class 4A<ref name="softball">{{cite web | title = State Champion History: Softball | publisher = KSHSAA | url = https://www.kshsaachamps.org/StateChampions/History?i=33 | access-date = 28 August 2024}}</ref>
* 2008 Volleyball - Class 3A<ref name="vball" />
* 2009 Boys Track - Class 3A<ref name="boystrack" />
* 2010 Boys Track - Class 3A<ref name="boystrack" />
* 2010 Softball - Class 5A<ref name="softball" />
* 2011 Softball - Class 4A<ref name="softball" />
* 2012 Softball - Class 4A<ref name="softball" />
* 2013 Girls Track - Class 3A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 2015 Volleyball - Class 3A<ref name="vball" />
* 2018 Girls Basketball - Class 3A<ref name="girlsbb" />
* 2018 Volleyball - Class 2A<ref name="vball" />
* 2019 Girls Basketball - Class 2A<ref name="girlsbb" />
* 2019 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 2021 Boys Track - Class 2A<ref name="boystrack" />
* 2021 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack" />
* 2022 Girls Track - Class 2A<ref name="girlstrack" />
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==Transportation==
U.S. Routes [[U.S. Route 54|54]] / [[U.S. Route 400|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:
* [[Jim Bausch|James Bausch]] (1906-1974), decathlon gold medalist at [[1932 Summer Olympics]]<ref>{{cite news | last = Fretz | first = W. David | title = "Jarrin Jim" Bausch; Kansas University's First All American and Ignored by Kansas Football Historians | newspaper = The Topeka Capital-Journal | date = 2009-06-10 | url = http://cjonline.com/interact/blog/dfretz/2009-06-10/jarrin_jim_bausch_kansas_universitys_first_all_american_and_ignored_ | access-date = 2016-04-07}}</ref>
* [[Dan Kerschen]] (1952- ), Kansas state legislator<ref>{{cite web | title = Dan Kerschen's Biography | publisher = Vote Smart | url = http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/107298/dan-kerschen#.VwaozvkrKXI | access-date = 2016-04-07}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Lake Afton]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Sedgwick County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Garden Plain, Kansas}}
* [https://www.gardenplain.com/ City of Garden Plain]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260710 Garden Plain - Directory of Public Officials]

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[[Category:Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area]]
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