Plains, Kansas

Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 1,037 people lived there. Its main street is the widest in the United States; the street is  wide.

History
Plains was first called West Plains, and it was platted as West Plains in January 1885.

Geography
The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Plains has a semi-arid climate, shortened to "BSk" on climate maps.

People

2020 census
In 2020, there were 1,037 people, 367 households, and 268 families living in Plains. The population density was . 65.0% of the people were White, 0.1% were African American, 17.6% were from other races, and 17.3% were from two or more races. 43.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
In 2010, there were 1,146 people, 385 households and 310 families living in Plains. The population density was . 88.1% of the people were White, 0.3% were African American, 1.0% were Native American, 0.4% were Asian, 8.5% were from other races, and 1.7% were from two or more races. 36.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census
In 2000, there were 1,163 people, 402 households and 303 families living in Plains. The population density was 1,175.8 per square mile (453.6/km²). 82.12% of the people were White, 1.29% were Native American, 14.27% were from other races, and 2.32% were from two or more races. 26.23% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Education
Plains is a part of USD 483 Southwestern Heights. The district high school, Southwestern Heights, is between Kismet and Plains. The Southwestern Heights High School mascot is Southwestern Heights Mustangs.

References

Other websites

City
 Plains - Directory of Public Officials
 Plains Economic Development 
Schools
 USD 483, local school district
Historical
 Photos of early Plains 
Maps
 Plains City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Meade County, Kansas