Moran is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States.

[3] Moran had its start in the year 1881 by the building of the Saint Louis, Fort Scott, and Wichita Railroad (later known as the Wichita & Western Division of the Missouri Pacific Railroad) through that territory.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.

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

[7] The 2020 United States census counted 466 people, 203 households, and 109 families in Moran.

There were 230 housing units at an average density of 548.9 per square mile (211.9/km2).

41.9% of households consisted of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 247 housing units at an average density of 588.1 per square mile (227.1/km2).

28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Marmaton Valley USD 256 public school district.