Kechi, Kansas

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Kechi, Kansas
City
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°47′43″N 97°16′43″W / 37.79528°N 97.27861°W / 37.79528; -97.27861Coordinates: 37°47′43″N 97°16′43″W / 37.79528°N 97.27861°W / 37.79528; -97.27861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySedgwick
Founded1880s
Incorporated1957
Named forKichai people
Area
[1]
 • Total6.08 sq mi (15.74 km2)
 • Land6.03 sq mi (15.61 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total2,217
 • Density360/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67067
Area code316
FIPS code20-36225 [3]
GNIS ID473859 [4]
Websitekechiks.gov

Kechi /ˈkiːtʃaɪ/ is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,217.[2]

History[]

19th century[]

1915 Railroad Map of Sedgwick County

Kechi was named for the Kichai people.[5]

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north-south from Herington through Kechi to Caldwell.[6] It foreclosed in 1891 and was 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".

The first post office in Kechi was established in 1888.[7]

Geography[]

Kechi is located at

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37°47′43″N 97°16′43″W / 37.795228°N 97.278660°W / 37.795228; -97.278660 (37.795228, -97.278660).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.02 square miles (15.59 km2), of which, 5.97 square miles (15.46 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[9]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1960245—
1970229−6.5%
198028825.8%
199051779.5%
20001,038100.8%
20101,90983.9%
20202,21716.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Kechi is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census[]

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 1,909 people, 701 households, and 566 families living in the city. The population density was 319.8 inhabitants per square mile (123.5/km2). There were 732 housing units at an average density of 122.6 per square mile (47.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.7% White, 5.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 701 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.3% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 354 households, and 301 families living in the city. The population density was 785.0 people per square mile (303.6/km2). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 279.8 per square mile (108.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.67% White, 7.71% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

There were 354 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $61,333, and the median income for a family was $62,212. Males had a median income of $43,393 versus $28,077 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,444. About 2.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

The city is served by Wichita USD 259 and Valley Center USD 262 public school districts.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Kechi, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "City History". City of Kechi, Kansas. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Rock Island Rail History". Archived from the original on 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
  7. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading[]

See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas

External links[]

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