Moran, Kansas | |
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City | |
Location within Allen County and Kansas |
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KDOT map of Allen County (legend) |
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Coordinates: 37°54′58″N 95°10′15″W / 37.91611°N 95.17083°WCoordinates: 37°54′58″N 95°10′15″W / 37.91611°N 95.17083°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Allen |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
• Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 558 |
• Estimate (2015) | 520 |
• Density | 1,300/sq mi (510/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 66755 |
Area code(s) | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-48125 |
GNIS feature ID | 0474519 |
Moran is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 558.
Moran had its start in the year 1881 by the building of the Missouri Pacific Railroad through that territory.
Moran is located at 37°54′58″N 95°10′15″W / 37.91611°N 95.17083°W (37.916168, -95.170718). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Moran has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 558 people, 219 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,328.6 inhabitants per square mile (513.0/km2). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 588.1 per square mile (227.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 2.0% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.