Inman, Kansas

human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Inman is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 1,341 people lived there.[3]

Inman, Kansas
Main Street in Inman (2012)
Main Street in Inman (2012)
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
KDOT map of McPherson County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°13′57″N 97°46′20″W / 38.23250°N 97.77222°W / 38.23250; -97.77222[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMcPherson
Incorporated1887
Named forHenry Inman
Area
 • Total0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
 • Land0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Population
 • Total1,341
 • Density1,600/sq mi (630/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67546
Area code620
FIPS code20-34275
GNIS ID2395427[1]
Websiteinmanks.org

History

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Former Rock Island railroad station in Inman (2012)

Inamn was created in 1887. It was called Aiken.[source?] Its name changed to Inman, in 1889. It was named after Major Henry Inman.[4] He was the namesake for Lake Inman, located about 4 miles (6 km) east of the town.[5]

The history of the name "Inman" is that it is one of many versions of the biblical name "John".

Geography

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Inman is at 38°13′57″N 97°46′20″W / 38.23250°N 97.77222°W / 38.23250; -97.77222 (38.232423, -97.772212). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2). Of that, 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[2]

Weather

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Inman has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Inman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

People

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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%
20201,341−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 census says that there were 1,341 people, 528 households, and 329 families living in Inman. Of the households, 74.8% owned their home and 25.2% rented their home.

The median age was 44.0 years. Of the people, 94.6% were White, 0.5% were Black, 0.2% were Native American, 0.2% were Asian, 0.8% were from some other race, and 3.6% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the people.[3][7]

2010 census

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The 2010 census says that there were 1,377 people, 513 households, and 347 families living in Inman.[8]

Education

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Inman is part of Inman USD 448 school district.[9][10]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Inman, Kansas
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  4. Richard G. Hardorff (2006). Washita Memories: Eyewitness Views of Custer's Attack on Black Kettle's Village. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-8061-3759-9.
  5. Kansas (1881). Combined Kansas Reports. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 7.
  6. Climate Summary for Inman, Kansas
  7. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  8. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  9. USD 448
  10. Kansas School District Boundary Map Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine

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