Jennings, Kansas Explained

Jennings, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Decatur Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Decatur County (legend)
Coordinates:39.6803°N -100.2939°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Decatur
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1870s
Established Title1:Platted
Established Date1:1888
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1906
Named For:Warren Jennings
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.27
Area Land Sq Mi:0.27
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.69
Area Land Km2:0.69
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:2510
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:81
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67643
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-35375
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:471077

Jennings is a city in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 81.[2]

History

The first post office at Jennings was established in 1874, but the post office there was called Slab City until 1879.[3] [4]

Jennings was laid out in 1888.[5] [6] It was named for Warren Jennings, a landowner.[7] [8]

Jennings was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[9]

Jennings was a popular area for Czech immigrants to settle and start their farms.

Geography

Jennings is located at 39.6803°N -100.2939°W (39.680197, -100.293918).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27sqmi, all of it land.[11]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 81 people, 52 households, and 20 families in Jennings.[12] The population density was 302.2 per square mile (116.7/km). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 283.6 per square mile (109.5/km).[13] [14] The racial makeup was 91.36% (74) white or European American (91.36% non-Hispanic white), 2.47% (2) black or African-American, 3.7% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.47% (2) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[16]

Of the 52 households, 17.3% had children under the age of 18; 26.9% were married couples living together; 23.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 55.8% of households consisted of individuals and 26.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.3.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.9% of the population.[18]

18.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 11.1% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 34.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $42,917 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,262) and the median family income was $41,250 (+/- $9,857).[19] Males had a median income of $46,750 (+/- $9,918). The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,000 (+/- $29,952).[20] Approximately, 20.0% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under the age of 18 and 23.8% of those ages 65 or over.[21] [22]

2010 census

As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 96 people, 50 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 355.6PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 329.6/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, of which 10.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.37.

The median age in the city was 61.7 years. 8.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 45.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 146 people, 73 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 537.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 364.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 13.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.54.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,146, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,294. There were none of the families and 12.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

Education

South of Highway 383 is served by Hoxie USD 412 public school district, north of the highway is served by Oberlin USD 294.

Jennings schools were closed in school unification. The Jennings High School mascot was the Coyotes.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Jennings, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . March 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220315121338/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2035375 . March 15, 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: Kansas Post Offices - Jennings. Kansas Historical Society. 21 September 2017.
  4. Web site: Kansas Post Offices - Slab City. Kansas Historical Society. 21 September 2017.
  5. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 27.
  6. Web site: Decatur County . Kansas State Library . Blue Skyways . 7 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121004154349/http://www.skyways.org/counties/DC/ . 4 October 2012 .
  7. Book: Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society . Kansas State Printing Plant . Kansas State Historical Society . 1916 . 174.
  8. Web site: Profile for Jennings, Kansas . . 8 June 2014 . 14 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231859/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4748 . dead .
  9. Book: A Gazetteer of Kansas . Govt. Print. Off. . Gannett, Henry . 1898 . 119.
  10. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  11. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-07-02 .
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  19. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  20. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  21. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  22. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  23. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  24. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  25. "Jennings Coyotes Win 8 In Row, NWKL Title", The Salina Journal, 11 November 1962, p.12.