Kingman, Kansas Facts for Kids

Kingman is located at 37°38′49″N 98°6′50″W / 37.64694°N 98.11389°W / 37.64694; -98.11389 (37.647024, -98.113805). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.53 square miles (9.14 km²), of which, 3.52 square miles (9.12 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.

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, Kingman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	2,390	—
1900	1,785	−25.3%
1910	2,570	44.0%
1920	2,407	−6.3%
1930	2,752	14.3%
1940	3,213	16.8%
1950	3,200	−0.4%
1960	3,582	11.9%
1970	3,622	1.1%
1980	3,563	−1.6%
1990	3,196	−10.3%
2000	3,387	6.0%
2010	3,177	−6.2%
2020	3,105	−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,177 people, 1,346 households, and 810 families living in the city. The population density was 902.6 inhabitants per square mile (348.5/km²). There were 1,546 housing units at an average density of 439.2 per square mile (169.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 1,346 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Transportation

Bus service is provided daily eastward towards Wichita, Kansas and westward towards Pueblo, Colorado by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).