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{{Short description|City in Kiowa County, Kansas}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Mullinville, Kansas |settlement_type = [[City]] <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = |image_caption = [[M. T. Liggett]]'s sculptures (2007) |image_flag = |image_seal = <!-- Maps --> |image_map = Kiowa_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Mullinville_Highlighted.svg |map_caption = Location within [[Kiowa County, Kansas|Kiowa County]] and [[Kansas]] |image_map1 = Map of Kiowa Co, Ks, USA.png |map_caption1 = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Kiowa County, Kansas|Kiowa County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]]) <!-- Location --> |coordinates_footnotes = <ref name="GNIS"/> |coordinates = {{coord|37|35|19|N|99|28|32|W|region:US-KS_type:city|display=inline,title}} |subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[Kansas]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Kiowa County, Kansas|Kiowa]] |subdivision_type3 = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]] |subdivision_name3 = <!-- Established --> |established_title = Founded |established_date = 1880s |established_title1 = [[Platted]] |established_date1 = 1886 |established_title2 = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]] |established_date2 = 1911 |named_for = Alfred Mullin <!-- Government --> |government_footnotes = |government_type = <!-- [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–Council]] --> |leader_title = [[Mayor]] |leader_name = <!-- Area --> |area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_20.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2020}}</ref> |area_total_sq_mi = 0.64 |area_land_sq_mi = 0.64 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 |area_total_km2 = 1.66 |area_land_km2 = 1.66 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |unit_pref = Imperial <!-- Elevation --> |elevation_footnotes = <ref name="GNIS"/> |elevation_ft = 2326 <!-- Population --> |population_footnotes = <ref name="Census-2020-Profile"/> |population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] |population_total = 197 |pop_est_footnotes = |pop_est_as_of = |population_est = |population_density_sq_mi = auto |population_density_km2 = auto <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[Central Time Zone|CST]] |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 67109 |area_code_type = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]] |area_code = [[Area code 620|620]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 20-49075 |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]] |blank1_info = 485627<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|485627}}</ref> |website = }} '''Mullinville''' is a city in [[Kiowa County, Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 197.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Mullinville, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2049075 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=December 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201085635/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2049075 |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> ==History== The first post office at Mullinville was established in September 1884.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:KW |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=12 June 2014 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009122730/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:KW |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref> Mullinville was laid out in about 1886.<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/n324 217]}}</ref> It was named for Alfred A. Mullin, a pioneer settler and storekeeper.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4874 | title=Profile for Mullinville, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=12 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514215638/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4874 | archive-date=14 May 2019 | url-status=dead }}</ref> ==Geography== According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it 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]]|accessdate=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-01-25}}</ref> ==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1890= 79 |1910= 289 |1920= 361 |1930= 436 |1940= 428 |1950= 410 |1960= 385 |1970= 376 |1980= 339 |1990= 289 |2000= 279 |2010= 255 |2020= 197 |estyear= |estimate= |estref= |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} ===2020 census=== The [[2020 United States census]] counted 197 people, 75 households, and 56 families in Mullinville.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Mullinville%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 307.3 per square mile (118.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 105 housing units at an average density of 163.8 per square mile (63.2/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=Mullinville%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 87.82% (173) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (86.8% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 1.52% (3) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.51% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.51% (1) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.64% (19) 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=Mullinville%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 5.58% (11) 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=Mullinville%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Of the 75 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18; 66.7% were married couples living together; 13.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.7% of households consisted of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Mullinville%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 3.6% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Mullinville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 20.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $56,518 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,854) and the median family income was $67,727 (+/- $5,792).<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=Mullinville%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $51,719 (+/- $16,568) versus $15,625 (+/- $14,638) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,222 (+/- $6,705).<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=Mullinville%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 1.4% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.<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=Mullinville%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=Mullinville%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]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 255 people, 107 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|425.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 132 housing units at an average density of {{convert|220.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.6% 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 8.2% of the population. There were 107 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. ===2000 census=== As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 279 people, 113 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|465.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 132 housing units at an average density of {{convert|220.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.43% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.43% of the population. There were 113 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% 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 3.04. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,258. About 10.5% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.0% of those 65 or over. ==Education== The community is served by [[Kiowa County USD 422]] public school district. Mullinville is home to 21st Century Learning Academy, an accredited virtual school of the same school district.<ref>{{cite web | title = 21st Century Learning Academy | publisher = 21st Century | url = http://mullinville.org/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20010124162100/http://www.mullinville.org/ | url-status = usurped | archive-date = January 24, 2001 | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}</ref> In 2011, [[Kiowa County USD 422|USD 422]] absorbed the former Mullinville USD 424, which had dissolved.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>{{cite web|url=https://www.cjonline.com/article/20110724/NEWS/307249967|title=School consolidations in Kansas for past decade|work=[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]]|date=2011-07-24|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref> The Mullinville High School mascot was Tigers.<ref>{{cite web | title = Mullinville High School| publisher = classmates| url = http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/school/Mullinville-High-School/35152?cityId=17679| accessdate = 10 January 2017}}</ref> The Mullinville Tigers won the following [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] championships: * 1953 Boys Track & Field - Class B<ref>{{cite web | title = Track & Field | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}</ref> * 1964 Boys Basketball - Class BB<ref name="bball">{{cite web | title = Basketball | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Basketball/History.cfm | accessdate = 3 January 2017}}</ref> * 1981 Boys Basketball - Class 1A<ref name="bball" /> ==Notable people== * [[M.T. Liggett]] (1930-2017), American Folk Sculptor, was born in Mullinville.<ref>'Kansas roadside artist M.T. Liggett dies at 87,' '''The Wichita Eagle,''' Beccy Tanner, August 17, 2017</ref> <!-- *** INSTRUCTIONS FOR NOTABLE PEOPLE SECTIONS *** When you add a name in this section, it's YOUR responsibility to ensure all of the following for each person: 1) Insert person into list sorted by last name (surname). 2) Each person MUST meet [[Wikipedia:Bio]] requirements to ensure notability (see [[Wikipedia:Notability]]). 3) Each person MUST meet [[Wikipedia:Verifiability]] requirements to verify their notability and prove they resided in the city. 4) If the person has a Wikipedia article, then wikilink the persons name to the correct wikipedia article, otherwise add citation reference(s) to prove the above requirements (see [[Wikipedia:Citing sources]]). *** END OF INSTRUCTIONS *** --> ==Gallery== <gallery widths="220px" heights="165px"> File:FEMA - 30065 - Mullenville, Kansas temporary shelter.jpg|Gym shelter on May 5, 2007, the day after [[Tornado outbreak of May 4–6, 2007|an F5 tornado]] devastated neighboring [[Greensburg, Kansas|Greensburg]] File:M.T. Liggett.jpg|[[M.T. Liggett]] as he appears in his workshop in Mullinville (2013) </gallery> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==Further reading== {{See also|Kiowa County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Kiowa County, Kansas}} ==External links== {{Commons category|Mullinville, Kansas}} * [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260907 Mullinville - Directory of Public Officials] * {{YouTube|bjv1j5xUUAY|M.T. Liggett - An Artist With a 'Bite'}}, from ''Hatteberg's People'' on [[KAKE]] TV news * [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/mullinville.pdf Mullinville city map], KDOT {{Kiowa County, Kansas}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Cities in Kansas]] [[Category:Cities in Kiowa County, Kansas]]
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