**History of Fairway, Kansas:**
– Great Plains inhabited by nomadic Native Americans for millennia
– Shawnee people reserved area in 1820s; school established in 1839
– Fairway named in 1930s near golf course
– Fairway incorporated in 1949, known as The City of Trees
– Fairway formed its own police force in 1949
**Geographical Information:**
– Fairway covers a total area of 1.15 square miles
– The entire area of Fairway is land
**Demographics and Census Data (2020):**
– Population growth from 1950 to 2020
– 2020 census data on population, households, families, and racial makeup
– Household composition and average sizes
– Educational attainment and age distribution
– Median household income and poverty rates
**Education and Notable People in Fairway, Kansas:**
– Johnson County Library serves Fairway with 13 locations in Johnson County
– Notable people like Frank L. Hagaman, Melissa Rooker, Greg Orman, and Eleanor Smart
**References, Socioeconomic Indicators, and External Links:**
– References to U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, Johnson County Museum, and Fairway city website
– Census data sources and socio-economic indicators such as educational attainment, median income, earnings, and poverty status
– External links related to Fairway, Kansas, and geographic information about the city’s location in Johnson County and its history.
Fairway is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is included in the Kansas City metropolitan area census designation and the Shawnee Mission postal services designation. As of the 2020 United States census, the city population was 4,170.
Fairway, Kansas | |
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 Location within Johnson County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°1′26″N 94°37′45″W / 39.02389°N 94.62917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Founded | 1930s |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melanie Hepperley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,170 |
| • Density | 3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66205 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-22700 |
| GNIS ID | 485573 |
| Website | fairwaykansas.org |
Definition from ChatGPT:
Fairway, Kansas:
Fairway is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and is known for its tree-lined streets and residential neighborhoods. Fairway is a small community with a population of around 4,000 residents.