Sylvan Grove, Kansas
| Sylvan Grove, Kansas | |
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| City | |
 Location within Lincoln County and Kansas |
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 KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend) |
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| Coordinates: 39°0′46″N 98°23′33″W / 39.01278°N 98.39250°WCoordinates: 39°0′46″N 98°23′33″W / 39.01278°N 98.39250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 279 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 261 |
| • Density | 750/sq mi (290/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67481 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-69775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0472542 |
| Website | City Website |
Sylvan Grove is a city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 279.
Sylvan Grove was founded in 1877, at the site where a mill had been built in 1875. The city was named for twin groves near the original town site.
Sylvan Grove is located at 39°0′46″N 98°23′33″W / 39.01278°N 98.39250°W (39.012860, -98.392491). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all of it 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, Sylvan Grove has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 279 people, 138 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 754.1 inhabitants per square mile (291.2/km2). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 518.9 per square mile (200.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
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