Greenwich, Kansas Explained

Greenwich, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Sedgwick Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Greenwich
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:37.7828°N -97.2036°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Sedgwick
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Platted
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1401
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:64
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67055[1]
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:316
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:473873

Greenwich (pronounced)[2] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64.[3] It is located northeast of 53rd St North and Greenwich Rd.

History

Greenwich had its start by the building of the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita Railroad through that territory.[4]

The first post office in Greenwich was established in September 1874.[5]

Geography

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, Greenwich has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

The 2020 United States census counted 64 people, 31 households, and 15 families in Greenwich.[7] The population density was 503.9 per square mile (194.6/km). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 244.1 per square mile (94.2/km).[8] [9] The racial makeup was 81.25% (52) white or European American (81.25% non-Hispanic white), 3.12% (2) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.69% (3) from other races, and 10.94% (7) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.69% (3) of the population.[11]

Of the 31 households, 22.6% had children under the age of 18; 41.9% were married couples living together; 38.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 48.4% of households consisted of individuals and 29.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.6.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[13]

20.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 15.6% from 18 to 24, 12.5% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 45.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 54.5 males.

Education

The community is served by Circle USD 375 public school district.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZIP Code Lookup . 2009-11-09 . 2011-06-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110615113316/http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=67055&Go=Go . dead .
  2. Book: A pronunciation guide to Kansas place names . William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information . University of Kansas . Lawrence, KS . 1955 . 13 . 2027/mdp.39015047651115?urlappend=%3Bseq=17 .
  3. Web site: Profile of Greenwich, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . November 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211114152921/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2028700 . November 14, 2021 . live.
  4. Book: History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present . Windmill Publications . Bentley, Orsemus Hills . 1910 . 630.
  5. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 23 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133447/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ASG . 9 October 2013 .
  6. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=38841&cityname=Greenwich%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Greenwich, Kansas
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.