Tonganoxie, Kansas facts for kids
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Tonganoxie, Kansas
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Location within Leavenworth County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Platted | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.09 sq mi (10.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.05 sq mi (10.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,573 |
| • Density | 1,362.6/sq mi (525.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66086
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-70800 |
| GNIS ID | 478853 |
Tonganoxie (pronounced) is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,573.
History
Tonganoxie was platted in 1866. It was named for a local Delaware Indian chief whose name means "shorty" in the Delaware language. Tonganoxie was incorporated as a city in the late 1870s.
Geography
Tonganoxie is located at 39°6′32″N 95°5′13″W / 39.10889°N 95.08694°W (39.108880, -95.086885). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.67 square miles (9.51 km2), of which 3.66 square miles (9.48 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, Tonganoxie has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 426 | — | |
| 1890 | 673 | 58.0% | |
| 1900 | 848 | 26.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,018 | 20.0% | |
| 1920 | 971 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,109 | 14.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,114 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,140 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,354 | 18.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,717 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,864 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,347 | 25.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,728 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,996 | 83.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,573 | 11.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,996 people, 1,884 households, and 1,338 families living in the city. The population density was 1,365.0 inhabitants per square mile (527.0/km2). There were 1,973 housing units at an average density of 539.1 per square mile (208.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.
There were 1,884 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Economy
Peruvian Connection is based in Tonganoxie.
In September 2017, Tyson Foods cancelled plans to build a $320,000,000 chicken processing plant in Tonganoxie after objections from local residents.
Education
Tonganoxie has one high school, a middle school, and one new elementary school. The high school teams are named the Chieftains, while middle school teams are known as the Warriors and the elementary school's mascot is the Braves.
See also
In Spanish: Tonganoxie para niños
