[5][6][7][8] The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April 1873.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all of it land.

[10] Kinsley is approximately 35 miles (56 km) east of Dodge City.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[11] https://www.edwardscountymuseum.com/ The 2020 United States census counted 1,456 people, 660 households, and 378 families in Kinsley.

There were 813 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile (242.2/km2).

38.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 813 housing units at an average density of 630.2 per square mile (243.3/km2).

37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Kinsley–Offerle USD 347 public school district.