Argonia, KS is a small rural town located in the south-central part of Kansas. With a population of 594 people, Argonia is a relatively quiet and peaceful place to live. The population density is 658 people per square mile, which is about six times higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile.
The local businesses in Argonia are mostly small family owned shops. These include Stangl’s Grocery Store for all your grocery needs, Bill's Farm Supply for farming related products, and Crook’s Feed & Seed for seeds and pet food.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to partake in year round in Argonia. During the warmer months you can go fishing at nearby Johnson Lake or participate in the annual Cowboy Days festival which includes rodeos and chuckwagon races. For those who prefer cooler weather activities, wintertime offers ice skating on Summerfield Lake or skiing at Raccoon Hill Ski Resort.
In addition to the many attractions available around town, there are also several organizations that serve the community such as 4-H Clubs for kids and teens interested in agriculture as well as Lions Clubs International which provides vision care and other services to those in need. Local sporting events such as basketball games at Gary Frances Fieldhouse provide entertainment for residents of all ages throughout the year.
The population in Argonia is 594. There are 846 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Argonia is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Argonia is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Argonia
- 61.9% are married
- 19.1% are divorced
- 21.6% are married with children
- 31.7% have children, but are single
Race in Argonia
- 83.0% are White
- 8.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander