Admire, Kansas

Admire is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.

[7] Admire was a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.

The 2020 United States census counted 130 people, 48 households, and 38 families in Admire.

14.6% of households consisted of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 3.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus.

The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats.

U.S. Route 56 is located approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of Admire.

The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Admire along U.S. Route 56.

Map of Kansas highlighting Lyon County
Map of Kansas highlighting Lyon County