Montezuma, Kansas

Montezuma is a city in Gray County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 975 people lived there. History Montezuma was founded in 1879, and relocated in 1912 to the Santa Fe Railroad. It was named after Moctezuma II, ruler of the Aztec Empire. Geography Montezuma is at 37°35′43″N 100°26′32″W (37.595353, -100.442205). According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.63 km2). All of it is land. Climate According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Montezuma has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. People 2020 census The 2020 census says that there were 975 people, 400 households, and 246 families living in Montezuma. Of the households, 67.5% owned their home and 32.5% rented their home. The median age was 43.0 years. Of the people, 89.9% were White, 3.1% were from some other race, and 7.0% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.9% of the people. 2010 census The 2010 census says that there were 966 people, 366 households, and 249 families living in the city. Education Montezuma is a part of USD 371 South Gray Schools. USD 371 and USD 476 share South Gray High School. The South Gray High School mascot is South Gray Rebels. Before to school unification, the Montezuma High School mascot was Montezuma Indians. The Montezuma Indians won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1955. References Other websites City Montezuma - Directory of Public Officials Schools USD 371, local school district Maps Montezuma City Map Archived 2021-11-27 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT