Munden, Kansas

Munden is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 96.[3]

Munden, Kansas
Location within Republic County and Kansas
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°54′45″N 97°32′18″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRepublic
Founded1887
Incorporated1903
Named forJohn Munden
Area
  Total0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
  Land0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Population
  Total96
  Density510/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66959
Area code785
FIPS code20-49150
GNIS ID2395139[1]

History

Munden was founded in September 1887.[4] It was named for John Munden, the original owner of the town site.[5]

As of June, 2023, in Munden there is a: post office, community hall, cafe, insurance business, tool manufacturing company, and three churches.

Geography

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.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910275
192033923.3%
1930205−39.5%
1940193−5.9%
1950169−12.4%
19601774.7%
1970123−30.5%
198015223.6%
1990143−5.9%
2000122−14.7%
2010100−18.0%
202096−4.0%
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 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 mak-up of the city was 100.0% White.[7] 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 sex make-up of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 122 people in 54 households, including 32 families, in the city. The population density was 607.6 per square mile (234.6/km2). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 353.6 per square mile (136.5/km2). The racial mak-up of the city was 98.36% White, 1.64% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64%.[8]

Of the 54 households, 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together and 40.7% were non-families. 38.9% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64 and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median household income was $25,000 and the median family income was $30,750. Males had a median income of $20,000 and females $28,333. The per capita income was $12,649. 11.4% of families and 16.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under-eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district, with schools located in Belleville.[9] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455.[10] The Republic County High School team name is Republic County Buffaloes.[11]

Munden schools were closed through school unification. The Munden High School team name was Munden Bulldogs.[12]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Munden, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  3. "Profile of Munden, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Vol. 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 332.
  5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 271.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  9. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  10. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal. 24 July 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  11. "Republic County Schools". USD 109. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  12. "MUNDEN WINS FROM NARKA". The Belleville Telescope. 20 February 1941. p. 8.

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