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Munden, Kansas
Location within Republic County and Kansas
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Republic
Founded 1887
Incorporated 1903
Named for John Munden
Area
 • Total 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
 • Land 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,634 ft (498 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 96
 • Density 505/sq mi (200.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66959
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-49150
GNIS ID 472605

Munden is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 96.

History

Munden was founded in September, 1887. It was named for John Munden, original owner of the town site.

Geography

Munden is located at 39°54′48″N 97°32′19″W / 39.91333°N 97.53861°W / 39.91333; -97.53861 (39.913471, -97.538715). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 275
1920 339 23.3%
1930 205 −39.5%
1940 193 −5.9%
1950 169 −12.4%
1960 177 4.7%
1970 123 −30.5%
1980 152 23.6%
1990 143 −5.9%
2000 122 −14.7%
2010 100 −18.0%
2020 96 −4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 100 people in 49 households, including 30 families, in the city. The population density was 500.0 inhabitants per square mile (193.1/km2). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 335.0 per square mile (129.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White. Of the 49 households 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.7% of households were one person and 6.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age was 48.9 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 48% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district. It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455. The Republic County High School mascot is Republic County Buffaloes.

Munden schools were closed through school unification. The Munden High School mascot was Munden Bulldogs.

See also

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