Conway Springs, Kansas: Human settlement in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
Conway Springs is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.
As of the 2020 census, 1,086 people lived there.
Conway Springs, Kansas | |
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 Location within Sumner County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°23′22″N 97°38′33″W / 37.38944°N 97.64250°W | |
| 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 (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,086 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (420/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67031 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-15325 |
| GNIS ID | 2393624 |
| Website | conwayspringsks.com |
History
Conway Springs was founded in 1884. Its name is derived from both Conway Township and a mineral spring nearby.
Captain Hiram Cranmer built the first home in Conway Springs.
Geography
Conway Springs is at 37°23′22″N 97°38′40″W / 37.38944°N 97.64444°W (37.389546, -97.644332).
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.
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.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 1,086 | −14.6% | |
| 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.
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 1,272 people, 450 households, and 313 families living in the city.
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
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 356, local school district
- Maps
- Conway Springs City Map, KDOT
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