Haviland, Kansas facts for kids
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Haviland, Kansas
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Location within Kiowa County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kiowa |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Named for | Laura Haviland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 1,384/sq mi (529.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67059
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-30825 |
| GNIS ID | 474263 |
Haviland is a city in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 678. It is home of Barclay College and known for meteorite finds connected to the Haviland Crater and for an annual meteorite festival held in July.
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History
Haviland was founded by a group of Quakers originally from Indiana and named for Laura Haviland, a leader of the Underground Railroad.
The first post office in Haviland was established in June 1886. Haviland was incorporated as a city in 1906.
Geography
Haviland is located at 37°37′0″N 99°6′20″W / 37.61667°N 99.10556°W (37.616685, -99.105478). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 568 | — | |
| 1920 | 607 | 6.9% | |
| 1930 | 641 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −22.2% | |
| 1950 | 606 | 21.4% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 705 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 770 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 624 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 701 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 678 | −3.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 701 people, 228 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,557.8 inhabitants per square mile (601.5/km2). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 580.0 per square mile (223.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.1% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 228 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 21.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Education
Primary and secondary
Haviland is served by USD 474 Haviland. The district shares Kiowa County High School with USD 422 Kiowa County Schools.
Haviland High School was closed through school unification. The Haviland Dragons won the Kansas State High School boys Track & Field championship in 1922.
College
Barclay College, a four-year private college affiliated with the Religious Society of Friends, is located in Haviland.
See also
In Spanish: Haviland (Kansas) para niños
