# Kingman, Kansas

Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,105.

## History

Kingman was laid out in 1874. Like Kingman County, it was named for Samuel A. Kingman, chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court.

## Geography

Kingman is located next to the Ninnescah River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.53 square miles (9.14 km$^2$), of which 3.52 square miles (9.12 km$^2$) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km$^2$) is water.

### Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kingman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Climate data for Kingman, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) | 88 (31) | 92 (33) | 98 (37) | 106 (41) | 112 (44) | 116 (47) | 115 (46) | 109 (43) | 100 (38) | 96 (36) | 84 (29) | 116 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.5 (19.7) | 72.0 (22.2) | 80.2 (26.8) | 86.9 (30.5) | 92.8 (33.8) | 97.5 (36.4) | 103.4 (39.7) | 101.9 (38.8) | 97.3 (36.3) | 89.3 (31.8) | 75.8 (24.3) | 65.6 (18.7) | 104.7 (40.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.8 (6.6) | 48.2 (9.0) | 58.2 (14.6) | 67.6 (19.8) | 76.9 (24.9) | 87.4 (30.8) | 92.8 (33.8) | 90.7 (32.6) | 82.8 (28.2) | 70.3 (21.3) | 56.9 (13.8) | 45.2 (7.3) | 68.4 (20.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) | 35.7 (2.1) | 45.2 (7.3) | 54.7 (12.6) | 64.9 (18.3) | 75.3 (24.1) | 80.5 (26.9) | 78.3 (25.7) | 70.0 (21.1) | 56.9 (13.8) | 44.3 (6.8) | 33.4 (0.8) | 55.9 (13.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.2 (−7.1) | 23.1 (−4.9) | 32.1 (0.1) | 41.9 (5.5) | 53.0 (11.7) | 63.1 (17.3) | 68.2 (20.1) | 66.0 (18.9) | 57.2 (14.0) | 43.4 (6.3) | 31.7 (−0.2) | 21.6 (−5.8) | 43.4 (6.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 4.9 (−15.1) | 7.1 (−13.8) | 15.4 (−9.2) | 26.7 (−2.9) | 38.9 (3.8) | 52.9 (11.6) | 59.3 (15.2) | 56.9 (13.8) | 42.0 (5.6) | 27.3 (−2.6) | 15.6 (−9.1) | 8.2 (−13.2) | 0.1 (−17.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −17 (−27) | −22 (−30) | −4 (−20) | 16 (−9) | 23 (−5) | 41 (5) | 47 (8) | 42 (6) | 24 (−4) | 13 (−11) | −4 (−20) | −17 (−27) | −22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.89 (23) | 1.33 (34) | 2.47 (63) | 3.10 (79) | 4.88 (124) | 4.40 (112) | 4.06 (103) | 3.67 (93) | 2.82 (72) | 2.93 (74) | 1.38 (35) | 1.29 (33) | 33.22 (845) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.5 (3.8) | 2.1 (5.3) | 1.7 (4.3) | 0.2 (0.51) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0.7 (1.8) | 2.6 (6.6) | 8.9 (22.56) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.9 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 72.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 6.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA ||||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service ||||||||||||||

## Demographics
### 2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 3,105 people, 1,335 households, and 782 families in Kingman. The population density was 865.4 per square mile (334.1/km$^2$). There were 1,531 housing units at an average density of 426.7 per square mile (164.7/km$^2$). The racial makeup was 90.92% (2,823) white or European American (89.15% non-Hispanic white), 0.58% (18) black or African-American, 0.64% (20) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.97% (30) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.0% (62) from other races, and 4.9% (152) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.19% (161) of the population.
Of the 1,335 households, 27.1% had children under the age of 18; 44.5% were married couples living together; 28.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.7% of households consisted of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.7. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.7% of the population.
22.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.9 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $50,273 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,023) and the median family income was $63,583 (+/- $18,452). Males had a median income of $39,469 (+/- $5,782) versus $18,100 (+/- $2,839) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,203 (+/- $4,180). Approximately, 9.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under the age of 18 and 1.6% of those ages 65 or over.

### 2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,177 people, 1,346 households, and 810 families living in the city. The population density was 902.6 inhabitants per square mile (348.5/km$^2$). There were 1,546 housing units at an average density of 439.2 per square mile (169.6/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 1,346 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

### 2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,387 people, 1,407 households, and 911 families living in the city. The population density was 975.8 inhabitants per square mile (376.8/km$^2$). There were 1,563 housing units at an average density of 450.3 per square mile (173.9/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 97.67% White, 0.21% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.
There were 1,407 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,018, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $23,988 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,286. About 10.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

The community is served by Kingman-Norwich USD 331 public school district, which operates 2 schools in Kingman.
* Kingman High School
* Kingman Elementary-Middle School
Private Schools
* St. Patrick Catholic School

## Transportation

Bus service is provided daily eastward towards Wichita, Kansas and westward towards Pueblo, Colorado by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).

## Notable people

* George Aiton, Major League Baseball player.
* Agnes Leist Beebe, singer and voice teacher
* Clyde Cessna, founder of the Cessna Aircraft Corporation.
* Martin Dewey, American orthodontist.
* Eugene John Gerber, Roman Catholic bishop.
* Don Lock, Major League Baseball player.
* Sarah Smarsh, Author and journalist

## Gallery

* Historic Images of Kingman, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
* Kingman County Courthouse (2009)
* Old City Hall Building (2017)
* Kingman Carnegie Library (2012)
* Kingman U.S. Post Office (2014)
* Kingman National Guard Armory (2014)
* Former Kingman Santa Fe Depot (2017)