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词条 Jennings, Kansas
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Education

  5. References

  6. External links

{{Infobox settlement
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|map_caption1 = KDOT map of Decatur County (legend)
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|postal_code_type = ZIP code
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|blank_name = FIPS code
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}}Jennings is a city in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 96.[3]

History

The first post office at Jennings was established in 1874, but the post office there was called Slab City until 1879.[4][5]

Jennings was laid out in 1888.[6][7] It was named for Warren Jennings, a landowner.[8][9]

Jennings was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[10]

Jennings was a popular area for Czech immigrants to settle and start their farms.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}

The Jennings train depot was burned to the ground in August 1893. This is said to have been because the depot cat knocked over a kerosene lamp. Igniting nearby hay bales, leading to the loss of the depot overall.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}

Geography

Jennings is located at {{coord|39|40|49|N|100|17|38|W|type:city}} (39.680197, -100.293918).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.[12]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 259
|1920= 253
|1930= 344
|1940= 311
|1950= 330
|1960= 292
|1970= 224
|1980= 194
|1990= 188
|2000= 146
|2010= 96
|estyear=2016
|estimate=93
|estref=[13]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/ U.S. Decennial Census]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 96 people, 50 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|355.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 89 housing units at an average density of {{convert|329.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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[1] of 2000, there were 146 people, 73 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 537.9 people per square mile (208.8/km²). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 364.7 per square mile (141.6/km²). 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

Jennings is served by USD 294 Oberlin.[15]

Jennings schools were closed in school unification. The Jennings High School mascot was Jennings Coyotes.[16]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=May 14, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=July 21, 2011 |df= }}
4. ^{{cite web|title=Kansas Post Offices - Jennings|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/placename:Jennings|website=Kansas Historical Society|accessdate=21 September 2017}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=Kansas Post Offices - Slab City|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/placename:Slab%20City|website=Kansas Historical Society|accessdate=21 September 2017}}
6. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Qi9cXyTWt9EC&pg=PA27#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=27}}
7. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.skyways.org/counties/DC/ | title=Decatur County | publisher=Kansas State Library | work=Blue Skyways | accessdate=7 June 2014 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004154349/http://www.skyways.org/counties/DC/ | archivedate=4 October 2012 | df= }}
8. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5zdAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA174#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=174}}
9. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4748 | title=Profile for Jennings, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=8 June 2014}}
10. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VwgtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA119#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=A Gazetteer of Kansas | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1898 | pages=119}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
12. ^{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}
13. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
14. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}
15. ^{{cite web | title = Oberlin USD 294| publisher = USD 294| url = http://www.usd294.org/| accessdate = 7 January 2017}}
16. ^"Jennings Coyotes Win 8 In Row, NWKL Title", The Salina Journal, 11 November 1962, p.12.

External links

{{Portal|Kansas}}
City
  • Jennings - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
  • USD 294, local school district
Maps
  • Jennings City Map, KDOT
{{Decatur County, Kansas}}

2 : Cities in Kansas|Cities in Decatur County, Kansas

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