Conway Springs, Kansas

Conway Springs, Kansas
FIPS code		20-15325
GNIS ID	2393624[1]
Website	conwayspringsks.com

Conway Springs is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,086.^[3]

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

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km²), all of it land.^[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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

2010 census

As of the

Latino

of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 450 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 469 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,566, and the median income for a family was $48,000. Males had a median income of $35,893 versus $21,875 for females. The

, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Conway Springs USD 356 public school district.

Notable people

• Lloyd Bishop, baseball player
• Harvey Nininger, born in Conway Springs, 17 January 1887

References

Further reading

External links

• City of Conway Springs
• Conway Springs - Directory of Public Officials
• Conway Springs city map, KDOT