Mulvane, Kansas facts for kids
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Mulvane, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Sedgwick, Sumner |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Named for | Joab Mulvane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.46 sq mi (11.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,286 |
| • Density | 1,406.3/sq mi (542.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67110
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-49100 |
| GNIS ID | 470229 |
Mulvane is a city in Sedgwick and Sumner counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,286.
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History
Mulvane was laid out in 1879 at the junction of five Santa Fe rail lines. It is named for Joab R. Mulvane, a railroad official who was instrumental in bringing the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad to Mulvane.
Mulvane's Main Street follows part of the Sedgwick and Sumner county lines, and the town center is about five miles west of the spot where Sedgwick, Sumner, Butler and Cowley counties meet.
Mulvane is also home of the Patriot Guard Riders. The Patriot Guard was established in Mulvane, Kansas at American Legion Post 136 in 2005. The founding members incorporated the organization as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the State of Oklahoma on February 21, 2006.
Geography
Mulvane is located at 37°28′47″N 97°14′32″W / 37.47972°N 97.24222°W (37.479746, -97.242309). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.52 square miles (11.71 km2), of which, 4.50 square miles (11.65 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Area events and attractions
- Kansas Star Casino
- Mulvane is near the replica of the Golden Gate Bridge built by Larry Richardson, a retired postman, over Cowskin Creek. The bridge, a scale model 150 feet long built at a cost of $5,000 in materials, is a novelty attraction typical of midwestern towns.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 215 | — | |
| 1890 | 724 | 236.7% | |
| 1900 | 667 | −7.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,084 | 62.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,239 | 14.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,042 | −15.9% | |
| 1940 | 940 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,387 | 47.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,981 | 114.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,185 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,254 | 33.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,674 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,155 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,111 | 18.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,286 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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Mulvane is a part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,111 people, 2,244 households, and 1,661 families living in the city. The population density was 1,358.0 inhabitants per square mile (524.3/km2). There were 2,357 housing units at an average density of 523.8 per square mile (202.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.6% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.
There were 2,244 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age in the city was 35.1 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Education
Primary and secondary
The community is served by Mulvane USD 263 public school district. Munson Primary School teaches grades pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade, Mulvane Grade School teaches 3rd grade-5th grade while Mulvane Middle School teaches 6th through 8th, and Mulvane High School teaches 9th though 12th.
Colleges and universities
Cowley County Community College operates a satellite campus within city limits.
Notable people
- Laura Cobb, United States Navy nurse during World War II
- Dennis Franchione, college football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Mulvane, Kansas para niños
