Editing Kinsley, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Edwards County, Kansas}}
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'''Kinsley''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Edwards County, Kansas|Edwards County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,456.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Kinsley, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2037075 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=December 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201213413/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2037075 |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It is located along [[U.S. Route 50 in Kansas|Highway 50]].

==History==
The community was originally called '''Petersburg''', and under the latter name laid out in 1873. It was later renamed '''Peter's City'''. The majority of the community's first residents were from New England, especially Massachusetts, and were originally drawn by the New England Homestead and Colonization Bureau, and it was called the "New England colony" or "Massachusetts colony."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mechem |first1=Kirke |last2=Malin |first2=James Claude |title=The Kansas historical quarterly |date=1931–1977 |publisher=[Topeka, Kansas State Historical Society] |url=https://archive.org/details/kansashistorical09kansrich/page/264/mode/2up?q=%22new+england%22&view=theater |access-date=16 December 2024}}</ref> In 1873, the settlement was renamed '''Kinsley''' after the [[Boston]] capitalist Edward Wilkinson Kinsley, who agreed to build a church if the community was named after him.<ref>{{cite news |title=The New England colony which located at Petersburg, Kansas, under the presidency of the late Dr. E. S. Willard, of Boston, has beeu renamed after Edward W. Kinsley, also of Boston. |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-commonwealth/160978026/ |access-date=16 December 2024 |work=The Daily Commonwealth |date=12 September 1873 |pages=1}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title="The town on the A. T. & S. F. railway, heretofore known as Petersburg, is now called Kinsley, a Boston man having agreed to erect a church there if the town was called by his name..." |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-commonwealth/160977985/ |access-date=16 December 2024 |work=The Daily Commonwealth |date=18 November 1873 |pages=4}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n290 183]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4769 | title=Profile for Kinsley, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | access-date=9 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619171455/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4769 | archive-date=19 June 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April 1873. The post office was renamed Kinsley in January 1874.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:ED/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=8 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009175457/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page%3A1/county%3AED/sort%3ACounty.county_name/direction%3Aasc |archive-date= 9 October 2013 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.29|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>

Kinsley is approximately {{convert|35|mi|km}} east of [[Dodge City, Kansas|Dodge City]].

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Kinsley has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=333441&cityname=Kinsley%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Kinsley, Kansas]</ref>

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==Area attractions==
* Edwards County Historical Sod House and Museum
<nowiki/>https://www.edwardscountymuseum.com/
*Carnival Heritage Center & Museum, 200 E 6th.<ref>[http://www.lasr.net/travel/city.php?Carnival+Heritage+Center+%26+Museum&City_ID=KS1003011&VA=Y&Attraction_ID=KS1003011a002 Carnival Museum 1]</ref><ref>[http://www.kansas.com/2010/09/03/1476349/museum-preserves-kansas-carnivals.html Carnival Museum 2]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Half Way Sign. The sign says the distances to [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]] and [[New York City]] are identical at {{convert|1561|mi}}.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LdD5adyrRFEC&pg=PA12 | title=Kansas Trivia | publisher=Thomas Nelson Inc. | author=Brackman, Barbara | year=1997 | pages=12| isbn=9781418553814 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 457
|1890= 771
|1900= 780
|1910= 1547
|1920= 1986
|1930= 2270
|1940= 2178
|1950= 2479
|1960= 2263
|1970= 2212
|1980= 2074
|1990= 1875
|2000= 1658
|2010= 1457
|2020= 1456
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|estimate=
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|align-fn=center
|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 1,456 people, 660 households, and 378 families in Kinsley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Kinsley%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,123.5 per square mile (433.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile (242.2/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=Kinsley%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States 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 83.38% (1,214) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (75.96% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.76% (11) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.41% (6) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.07% (1) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 5.98% (87) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.41% (137) 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=Kinsley%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 19.09% (278) 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=Kinsley%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 660 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 29.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Kinsley%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 14.5% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Kinsley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

22.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.8 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $49,158 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,023) and the median family income was $54,656 (+/- $12,421).<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=Kinsley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $34,861 (+/- $8,195) versus $31,750 (+/- $9,882) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,047 (+/- $3,912).<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=Kinsley%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 9.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% 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=Kinsley%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=Kinsley%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 1,457 people, 654 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1129.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 813 housing units at an average density of {{convert|630.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 14.7% of the population.

There were 654 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<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 1,658 people, 757 households, and 433 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,278.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 894 housing units at an average density of {{convert|689.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.63% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.48% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.48% of the population.

There were 757 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,791, and the median income for a family was $37,961. Males had a median income of $28,063 versus $19,079 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,219. About 6.6% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Kinsley–Offerle USD 347]] public school district.

==Transportation==
[[U.S. Route 50 in Kansas|U.S. Route 50]] passes through Kinsley.

==Notable people==
* [[Madge Blake]], (1899–1969), actress (''[[Batman (TV series)|Batman]]'')
* [[Kyle Burkhart]], former NFL/CFL offensive lineman
* [[Freedy Johnston]], singer/songwriter
* [[Peter Mehringer]], men's [[Wrestling at the Summer Olympics|freestyle wrestling]] gold medal at [[1932 Summer Olympics]].
* [[Earl Winfield Spencer Jr.]], first commanding officer of [[Naval Air Station, North Island|Naval Air Station]], [[San Diego, California]], and first husband of [[Wallis, Duchess of Windsor]]

==See also==
{{Portal|Kansas}}
* [[Santa Fe Trail]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Kinsley, Kansas}}
* [https://www.kinsleyks.com/ City of Kinsley]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260802 Kinsley - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.kinsleypublicschools.org/ USD 347], local school district
* [https://www.santafetrailresearch.com/ Santa Fe Trail Research Site]
* [http://www.edwardscounty.org/kinsley-city-map.htm Kinsley city map], EdwardsCounty.org
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/kinsley.PDF Kinsley city map], KDOT

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