Conway Springs, Kansas
Conway Springs is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 1,086 people lived there.[3]
 Location within Sumner County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°23′22″N 97°38′33″W / 37.38944°N 97.64250°WCoordinates: 37°23′22″N 97°38′33″W / 37.38944°N 97.64250°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Township | Conway |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Conway Township and nearby mineral spring |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,086 |
| • Density | 1,097/sq mi (424.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67031 |
| FIPS code | 20-15325 |
| GNIS ID | 2393624[1] |
| Website | conwayspringsks.com |
History
Conway Springs was founded in 1884. Its name is derived from both Conway Township and a mineral spring nearby.[4]
Captain Hiram Cranmer built the first home in Conway Springs.[5]
Geography
Conway Springs is at 37°23′22″N 97°38′40″W / 37.38944°N 97.64444°W (37.389546, -97.644332).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2). All of it is land.[2]
Climate
Conway Springs has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Conway Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 681 | ||
| 1900 | 714 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,292 | 81.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,120 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 981 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 849 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 816 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,057 | 29.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,153 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,313 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,384 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,322 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,272 | −3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 1,086 people, 430 households, and 285 families living in Conway Springs. Of the households, 73.0% owned their home and 27.0% rented their home.
The median age was 36.3 years. Of the people, 93.0% were White, 0.7% were Native American, 0.1% were Asian, 0.3% were from some other race, and 5.9% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the people.[3][8]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 1,272 people, 450 households, and 313 families living in the city.[9]
Education
- Conway Springs USD 356 public school district
Notable people
- Lloyd Bishop, baseball player
- Harvey H. Nininger, born in Conway Springs, January 17, 1887
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Conway Springs, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 306.
- ↑ Conway Springs - Memories of the First 100 Years. Taylor Publishing Company. 1984. p. 6.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Conway Springs, Kansas
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 356, local school district
- Maps
- Conway Springs City Map, KDOT