Cimarron, Kansas
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Cimarron, Kansas | |
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City and County seat | |
| Historic 1886 Cimarron Hotel Historic 1886 Cimarron Hotel | |
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| Location within Gray County and Kansas Location within Gray County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°48′35″N 100°20′43″W / 37.80972°N 100.34528°WCoordinates: 37°48′35″N 100°20′43″W / 37.80972°N 100.34528°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gray |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Fork in Chisholm Trail towards Cimarron River |
| Area | |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 1,981 |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67835 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-13275 |
| GNIS ID | 2393524[1] |
| Website | cimarronks.org |
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Cimarron is a city in and the county seat of Gray County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,981.[3] It is located along Highway 50.
History
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Cimarron was first settled in 1878.[4] It took its name from a fork in the Santa Fe Trail which led travelers to the Cimarron River.[5]
Between 1887 and 1893, a county seat war took place in Gray County that involved several notable Old West figures, such as Bat Masterson, Bill Tilghman, and Ben Daniels. As a result of the dispute, Cimarron became the permanent county seat of Gray County.[6]
In the wee hours of June 10, 1893, Bill Doolin and four members of his gang robbed a train one-half mile east of Cimarron.[7]
In 2016, the Amtrak Southwest Chief was involved in a collision near Cimarron. The train, en route to Chicago from Los Angeles, derailed on a section of track that was damaged by a runaway truck. 28 people were injured in the derailment, which caused over $1.4 million in damage. The tracks were knocked out of alignment the morning before the derailment when a fully loaded truck from Cimarron Crossing Feeders, an adjacent business, ran out of control down a hill leading to the tracks. The truck was removed, but the incident was not reported to local authorities or BNSF, the owner of the tracks.[8]
Geography
[edit | edit source]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2), all of it land.[9]
Climate
[edit | edit source]According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cimarron has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[10]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Cimarron had a population of 1,981 people, with 745 households and 526 families.[11][12] The population density was 1,719.6 per square mile (663.9/km2). There were 829 housing units at an average density of 719.6 per square mile (277.8/km2).[13][14] 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[15]
The median age was 37.1 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.3% were from 18 to 24, 25.0% were from 25 to 44, 22.0% were from 45 to 64, and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.9 males age 18 and over.[11]
There were 745 households, of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 58.7% were married-couple households, 17.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] There were 829 housing units, of which 10.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.7%.[11]
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 1,591 | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 151 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 405 | 20.4% |
The non-Hispanic White population was 75.06% of the total population.[17]
Households and housing
[edit | edit source]The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.1.[18]
Education
[edit | edit source]The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.9% of the population.[19]
Income and poverty
[edit | edit source]The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $93,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,215) and the median family income was $94,907 (+/- $5,560).[20] Males had a median income of $49,803 (+/- $8,036) versus $33,262 (+/- $7,728) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,536 (+/- $4,435).[21] Approximately, 4.9% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 2.5% of those ages 65 or over.[22][23]
2010 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 2,184 people, 789 households, and 569 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,915.8 inhabitants per square mile (739.7/km2). There were 842 housing units at an average density of 738.6 per square mile (285.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 5.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.1% of the population.
There were 789 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
Education
[edit | edit source]The community is served by Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 public school district.
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Ian Campbell, former defensive end for Kansas State University
- Nicholas Klaine, journalist (editor of the Dodge City Times and New West Echo), built the Cimarron Hotel
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Template:GNIS
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Profile of Cimarron, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 349.
- ↑ "City of Cimarron Kansas website". Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Feudin' and Fightin' Friday: County Seat Wars - Diggin' History". Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ↑ Bailey C. Hanes, Bill Doolin: Outlaw O.T., Norman, 1968, pages 79-85
- ↑ "Railroad Accident Brief: Amtrak Train Derailment on BNSF Railway Tracks, Cimarron, Kansas" (PDF). National Transportation Safety Board. November 16, 2017.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Cimarron, Kansas
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
Further reading
[edit | edit source]External links
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- Cimarron - Official Website
- Cimarron – Directory of Public Officials
- USD 102, local school district