Inman, Kansas

Inman, Kansas
City

Main Street in Inman (2012)

Location within McPherson County and Kansas

KDOT map of McPherson County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°13′49″N 97°46′22″W / 38.23028°N 97.77278°W / 38.23028; -97.77278Coordinates: 38°13′49″N 97°46′22″W / 38.23028°N 97.77278°W / 38.23028; -97.77278
Country United States
State Kansas
County McPherson
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
Area[1]
 • Total 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Land 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,522 ft (464 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,377
 • Estimate (2015)[3] 1,361
 • Density 2,300/sq mi (900/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67546
Area code(s) 620
FIPS code 20-34275 [4]
GNIS feature ID 0477722 [5]
Website InmanKS.org

Inman is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,377.[6]

History

Former Rock Island railroad station in Inman (2012)

For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, McPherson County was founded.

It was founded in 1887 as Aiken. It was renamed Inman, in 1889, after Lake Inman, which is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) east of the town. The lake was named after its initial surveyor, Major Henry Inman.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Inman to Pratt.[7] In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

Geography

Inman is located at 38°13′49″N 97°46′22″W / 38.23028°N 97.77278°W / 38.23028; -97.77278 (38.230355, -97.772773).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all of it land.[1]

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, Inman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900352—
191048437.5%
1920482−0.4%
193053310.6%
1940507−4.9%
195061521.3%
196072918.5%
197083614.7%
198094713.3%
19901,0359.3%
20001,14210.3%
20101,37720.6%
Est. 20151,361[3]−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,377 people, 513 households, and 347 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,333.9 inhabitants per square mile (901.1/km2). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 959.3 per square mile (370.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 513 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,142 people, 494 households, and 334 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,106.0 people per square mile (816.5/km²). There were 518 housing units at an average density of 955.2 per square mile (370.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.44% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.[10][11]

There were 494 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was US$31,648, and the median income for a family was $40,804. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,615 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,290. About 2.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary education

Inman is part of Unified School District 448.[12][13] Inman has two schools:

Sports

A 2A school, Inman won the 2A State Volleyball Championships in 1989 and 1994. The State Boys Basketball championship in 1994 and State Girls Basketball Championship in 1993.

See also

Further reading

References

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